What is the average bridge size in glasses?

14 to 24 mm
The second number — the bridge size — is the distance between the lenses. In other words, it’s the size of the “bridge” of the frame that rests on your nose. In this case, the frame bridge is 19 mm wide. The bridge size of most eyeglass frames will be 14 to 24 mm.

How wide should my bridge be?

Bridge width numbers range from 14-24. If your nose is narrow or your eyes are close together, you’ll need a lower number but, if your nose is wider or your eyes are set further apart, you’ll need a higher bridge number. People who are nearly bridgeless usually do better with metal frames with adjustable nose pads.

How wide should my glasses be?

The width of your frames should not be wider than the width of your face at the temples. The top of your frames should be no higher than the line of your eyebrows. The lower edge of the frames shouldn’t sit on your cheeks otherwise they will start to rub against your skin and cause irritation.

How do I know my nose bridge size?

Look in the mirror to see where your nose bridge starts and how wide or narrow your nose is. If your bridge is low (level or below your pupils), your bridge size will be a low number (between 16-18). If it is high (above your pupils) or if it is wider than average, you will need a larger bridge number (between 19-21).

What is a wide nose bridge?

When the very top portion of the nose in a child is wider than typically expected, this is referred to as broad nasal bridge. In some cases, it is a normal facial feature, but it can also be indicative of certain genetic or hereditary medical conditions especially when present with other associated anomalies.

How should glasses bridge fit?

They should fit securely on the bridge with no pinching. You should be able to bend over, wiggle your head from side to side, and basically prance around without those babies falling off or sliding up and down. If the bridge is too small, your glasses will be situated overly high on your nose, plus they’ll pinch.

What size glasses does a 10 year old wear?

How to choose the correct size glasses for your child

What is the average PD for an 8 year old?

PUPILLARY DISTANCE (PD) measures the distance between the centers of your pupils. This measurement is used to determine where you look through the lens of your glasses and should be as accurate as possible. The average adult’s PD is between 54-74 mm; kids’ are between 43-58 mm.

How big is a child’s eyeglass bridge compared to an adult’s?

A child’s bridge though, could be similar to that of an adult, a number like 19mm. A child’s temple length will generally be shorter, with many children’s frames coming in temple sizes such as 135mm. A child’s eyeglass frame size could look more like this set of three numbers: 48-19-135.

What’s the correct size chart for kids glasses?

The pictures below details how the frame size correspond to the different dimensions of your child’s glasses. The two core frame dimenstions are always stated as two numbers. For example size 42-15 this would correspond to the size dimensions shown below.

What should the bridge measurement be for glasses?

The bridge measurement is the distance between the lenses.If you have a narrow bridge or close set eyes you will want this number to be lower (15mm to 18mm) if you have a wider bridge or wide set eyes this number can be higher (18mm to 22mm).

How big of a bridge do I Need?

Eight: Your bridge is medium: you’ll be best suited to a bridge between 17-19mm. Nine: Your bridge is large: your size would be 20-23mm. Ten: Once you’re confident, its time to go shopping! Using our handy size filter found on the left hand side of our glasses homepage, you can search for only the frames that suit your size.