Frame is the part of eyeglasses connecting two eyepieces by a bridge. It is the combination of hinge, bridge and temple. In simple terms, frame is something that snuggles around the lenses. While choosing glasses, spend a little time on listing out the qualities you seek in spectacles. The list must include frame size, shape and material. It is about convenience in wearing them, and carrying out the regular work. So, one must be careful while opting for eyeglasses.

Full Rim: It is the one that completely encircles the lens.

Size and shape matters while choosing frames. It should suit your face. There are rectangular, square and round shapes. Full frame eyeglasses also reflect a highly sophisticated image.

Half Rim:  The frame that covers only the top of the glass is called half rim or half frame.

Rimless: As the name suggests, rimless are the ones with no frame/rim around the lens. Rimless, most often come in three pieces, with two temple tips and a nose part. It’s an art and involves skill in mounting glasses on them. They are not supported by a frame at all. Only a skillful technician can mount them firmly.

Choosing frames according to the face:

FACE SHAPE		FACE FEATURES	FRAME TYPE
			BEST FIT	UNFIT
	OVAL	Balanced proportions, considered as the ideal face shape	Any type of frame goes with this face shape	If you have a small face, don’t go for large glasses
	SQUARE	Proportional length and width. Long jaw line and broad forehead.	Oval and round frames	Angular frames doesn’t look good since adds more weirdness.
	ROUND	Equal length and width with soft curves	Rectangular and geometric shapes create balance	Small or short frames don’t go with round face since it doesn’t look fuller.
	RECTANGLE	Broad jaw line with a long face. Chin appears to be square.	Square frames to give width, so that the face looks balanced.	Rectangular frames make face look longer.
	HEART	Broad forehead and small, narrow chin with wide cheek-bones.	Butterfly and cat-eye style suits the best.	Don’t try any frame that broadens the forehead more like top-heavy style.
	DIAMOND	Narrow forehead and chin with broad cheek-bones.	Rimless and oval frames soften cheek-bone angles.	Angular and geometric shapes
	TRIANGLE	Wide cheek and chin with narrow eye-line and forehead.	Cat-eye and semi-rimless.	Narrow frames and low set temples that widens jaws.
	PYRAMID	Narrow forehead with wide cheek and chin.	Cat-eye shapes and high detailing on top-side of the frames.	Narrow or rectangle shapes

TIPS:

The frame should complete your face and match your lifestyle. Pick shades that suit your skin tone and hair colour.

Rimless, half rim and full rim have their own qualities and benefits. Picking the frame style depends on personal choice.