Understanding Frame Fit: A Basic Guide

An overview of the basic concepts behind proper eyeglass frame fit.

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This video was produced by Laramy-K Optical

Laramy-K Optical is a digital uncut and coating lab unlike any other. The only exclusively uncut lab in the country; we provide our customers with independent, high-end alternatives to corporate brands. Through craftsmanship, technology, and independent, innovative vendors like Younger, IOT, A&R, and Quantum Innovations we offer our customers the Integrity portfolio of freeform lenses and coatings. Made in the USA, the Integrity brand is not a generic house-brand, but is the absolute best available, designed to give the wearer that “wow!” experience.

In addition to the digital line, we still offer conventional surfacing, including glass. Maintaining traditional equipment gives our customers vastly more flexibility in their dispensing, particularly when it comes to more difficult prescriptions.

[yyzrtc]

Most opticians I’ve visited spend more time selling you frames & lens upgrades/coatings than they do making sure you’ve got a good fit. Hence me watching this so I know what I’m asking about. Thanks for posting!

[kellycarlson]

To the man that made this video: I can't put into words how much I wish you were an optician in my area. I have migraines and it is extremely, extremely difficult to find frames that don't give me a migraine. I feel like the only person in the world that has this problem. The opticians I have interacted with don't seem to understand or believe me. I appreciate your passion for the field and your knowledge.

[mooncatcher]

I been working at an eyeglass place for like 3 months now. A new coworker just told me about your videos. I've watched 3-4 videos now and am working my way through your library. I've learned more already than all of my "training" thank you John

[annebarker]

In my experience, finding an optician who knows how to fit and adjust glasses is like finding a hairdresser who knows how to cut hair, just about impossible!🤷🏻‍♀️ So educating myself with these informative videos is very helpful. I greatly appreciate the information!

[ThousanWhite]

This has been the overview/breakdown of how frames should fit on someone. So many other videos focus on head sizes/shapes etc but then you see that none of them take the time to truly explain the importance of the fit

[MichaelGardner-yf]

I am an ABO certified optician and this guy right here is teaching me a lot of stuff I have been on the technician side and have never worked on the selling side so these videos are super helpful

[chatryna]

I am a consumer and I am watching the full video without hesitation. Thank you for not making it boring. Loved the part about crooked eyebrows.

[jtrsplett]

GREAT WORK!! I sincerely wish I didn't have to learn of the requirements as a consumer... I have literally thrown away several pairs of glasses! Keep up the good work, God bless!!

[highclassinborrowedshoes]

I've worn glasses for 30 out of the 38 years I've been on this earth & these videos have been more helpful than any optician ever has. This knowledge is a game changer for myself & my daughter who just got her illfitted first pair

[sue-annleeloy]

I have a diploma in dispensing but have not practiced for a while, these videos are soo helpful as I want to re-enter the field. Thank you for these videos.

[frankmunoz]

I am in my fifties and never has my optometrist never explained the dos and don'ts of a nice fit frame. It's time to change opticians. Thank you Laramy-K! lots of kudos for your educational class.

[mohamedms]

Thanks so much for the great info! All these 37 years I hv never been advised on any of this by an optician! I got a bruising many years back that left a dent & an unsightly mark on my nose.

[jacobparker]

This video should be mandatory for all opticians to watch. The specsavers I went too didn't check any of this and both glasses I went for are too large for me, wish I saw this video before I had issues!
Great video my friend, lots of things to look for on my next pair

[howardcohn]

John - You are an role model for all opticians. You make the presentations enjoyable and educationally productive. I have learned more from you than any other individual. Teaching is your expertise and you have so much knowledge and wisdom

[CSEducator]

THis information is better than the assitants at my optometrist! Excellent video!

[bachlamtung]

i find you to be one of the more sophisticated people on Youtube explaining how well-fitting glasses frame should feel AND look like. Thank you! I imagine this is so helpful both for customers and salesmen.

[storyaboutmosquitoes]

I’m training as an optician and the amount of times I have to say no is a lot. Lots of times people try to pick frames that don’t fit. I don’t let them buy those frames and at times people have become upset I won’t let them pick a frame that does not fit. Most of the time though, people are grateful for the help.

[sarahbezold]

your videos have been super useful! most of my local eyewear shops are staffed by people who don't know much beyond how to fill the orders

[trungdang]

OMG this is by far the most educational and informative video regarding frame sizing.
As a customer, my deepest gratitude for the lecture !

[Jan]

When I was a little kid, my optician kept giving me glasses way, way, way too big for my face. They were constantly falling off my face, sometimes flying across the room when they came off. Therefore, as an adult, I'd constantly worry about that, so I'd ask if the frames I was trying on were the frames I was getting. I was relieved when they'd say, "This is your frame. We are taking it and putting lenses in it." However, I did get a different lens shape in my most recent glasses than the one listed on the temple. It wasn't too different, just slightly sharper, squarer edges. This video is so helpful. Thank you. It is so nice to see an optician paying attention to detail. I wish there were more like you.