What to Expect When Getting Fitted for Custom Eyewear

When getting new eyeglasses or eyewear, you will likely get lost thinking about all the important stuff, like the lenses and features you want. One important thing many people forget to think about or do not even know what to expect is fitting. 

It is easy to get a pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses with all the features you may want but with poor fit. For this reason, custom eyewear is a good idea because everything is considered, especially fitting. 

What Determines the Fit of Eyewear?

• Face Shape

It is common to hear that you need to find your particular face shape to pick a pair of eyeglasses. While it is true that some types of eyeglass designs will look good on you, they may not depend on a specific face shape. You may find that your face is not one of the five face shapes and could be a combination of several. You will need more precise measurements and dimensions to find the best fit. 

• Comfort



If you have had eyewear that did not fit you right, you know it is outright sinful to settle for poor comfort when it comes to eyewear. It would be best if you never had to “get used” to eyewear that presses the side of your nose or pinch the beak of your ears. Custom fitting considers these measurements to ensure maximum comfort. Well-fitting eyewear should not pinch, slip, brush your eyelashes, or cause headaches. 

• Everyone Is Unique

Many people can fit with a specific set of eyewear, but some unspoken rules govern how this will work. Delicate and small frames usually work for smaller heads, while larger ones work best for people with larger heads. 

When you place smaller frames on people with larger heads, they make their heads appear much larger. However, minute details set all these people apart so that the larger frames fit much better. 

What Should You Expect at a Custom Eyewear Fitting?

• Frame Width

Other than complementing your facial features, your frame width plays other vital roles. The frame width is linked to pupil placement and the quality of vision the eyewear will provide. The ideal frame width should exceed the cheekbones slightly so that your temples are not in contact with the arms of the frames. 

• Arm Length

The arms of your frames should only touch your face right before your ears for the best comfort. If they curve in too early, they can force your eyewear down your nose and cause excessive pressure on the nose bridge. 

• Bridge Width

Bridge width is the distance between two lenses, including the short bar that connects them. This helps keep the glasses well-balanced on the nose bridge. 

• Pupillary Distance (PD)

This is the measure of the distance between the eye pupils in millimeters which helps center the lenses in front of your eyes. PD is critical, especially in complex lenses like progressives, because it helps ensure clear vision.

For more on what to expect when getting fitted for custom eyewear, visit Krystal Vision at our office in Logan, Utah. Call (435) 752-5796 to book an appointment today.