3: All About Frames & Measurements

Woo-Hoo! You Made It! OK Things get a bit easier from here…

Finally a little fun! You have certainly earned it. Here is where all that math and science meets up with FASHION!

Course Information

Estimated Time: 6 to 12 Hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Course Instructor

John Seegers Author

1: All About Frames

1: Overview & Frame Displays

Welcome to All About Frames!

2: The Parts of Eyeglass Frames

Frames are made from parts. You need to know what those parts are called.

3: Lens Mounting & Frame Design

Lenses are held in place in the frame in several different ways.

4: Eyeglass Frame Measurements

Frames are divided in to geometric section so you can get accurate measurements.

5: Frame Materials

Eyeglass frames are made of all sorts of different materials.

2: Standard Adjustments

1: Standard Alignment

Here are the steps to place a frame in Standard Alignment or Standard Adjustment.

2: Preparing a Frame for Adjustments

Adjusting a frame takes a little physical and mental preparation.

3: Tools for Adjusting Eyewear

You only need a few tools to safely and correctly adjust eyewear.

3: Adjustments for Individual Wearer

1: Lens Power & Frame Matching

What to think about before anything else.

2: Frame Fitting Basics

Just like shoes and clothes eyeglasses come in all different sizes.

3: Frame Fitting Advanced

It is more than just the fitting triangle.

4: Alignments for the Individual Wearer

Here are the steps to adjusting a frame for your customers unique facial characteristics.

5: Lens Tilt & Effective Power

The position of the lens in front of the eye can effect perceived Rx.

4: Taking Measurements

1: Introduction to Measurements

Measurements are the most important thing you do.

2: OptiKam: Technology Guided Measurements

3: The Customer or Patient Pupillary Distance or PD

Eyeglasses are actually made from the patient PD.

4: Taking Heights for OC & Lined Multifocals

How to take heights.

5: Taking Fitting Height for Progressive Lenses

How to fit a progressive lens.

5: Dispensing Eyewear

1: Dispensing Basics

Dispensing eyewear is about developing a routine.

2: Dispensing Lined Multi-Focals & Progressives

New lined multi-focal and progressive wearers need some coaching.

3: Troubleshooting

Occasionally you will have a customer complain about their vision through a new pair of glasses.

4: Tips, Suggestions & Other Frame Stuff

You’re almost there!