How can I find a frame that fits me perfectly?

Contactforlenses.com offers you a number of different ways to ensure that you find the frame that fits you best.

1. Virtual Try-on : Try the frames online on your face before buying

Contactforlenses has launched a revolutionary new try-on mechanism where once you upload your photograph, you are then the model for the rest of the site. You’re automatically wearing the frames on all frame pages. There’s no easier way to check which frame fits your best.
Brought to you in association with BeTheModel.com, this revolutionary new face mapping technology resizes your face in actual proportion to the frame, so when you try the frame-on, it would be exactly as you were trying it on in real life, just a smaller version. So go ahead, Be The Model!

2. Frame Size Guide

If you already wear glasses, then we recommend that you measure an old pair of frames that fit you comfortably using the Frame Size Guide. To understand how to read your existing frame size, click here to go to the Frame Size Guide.
Also read: Which frame will suit me best according to my face shape?

Frame Size Guide

Frame Sizes Explained

Each eyeglass frame has a series of 3 numbers imprinted in one of the following locations:
1. Usually on the inside of the eyewear temple OR
2. Inside the eyewear bridge(across the nose piece) OR
3. In a plastic eyeglass frame it is sometimes stamped on the nose piece of the eyewear.

The eyeglass numbers are usually written as: 49-19-135 or they might have small boxes between the numbers on the eyeglass frame.
1. The first number in the eyeglass size is the distance across one lens of the eyeglass frame ( does not include the frame)
2.The second number in the eyeglass size is the distance across the bridge on the eyeglass frame
3.The third number in the eyeglass size is the length of the temple (arm piece) from the front of the eyeglass frame to the end of the temple, which goes behind the ear.

Lens Height: This is the height of the lens and this detail is almost never provided on the frame itself. However, we provide this information to help you search by frame size, so if you have an existing pair that you are comfortable with, you can measure the lens height on it and choose from our catalog accordingly.

Total Width: This is the total width of the frame and this detail is almost never provided on the frame itself. However, we provide this information to help you search by frame size, so if you have an existing pair that you are comfortable with, you can measure the total width and choose from our catalog accordingly. Alternatively

Where can I find the size on my existing frame?

Each eyeglass frame has a series of 3 numbers imprinted in one of the following locations:
1. Usually on the inside of the eyewear temple OR
2. Inside the eyewear bridge(across the nose piece) OR
3. In a plastic eyeglass frame it is sometimes stamped on the nose piece of the eyewear.

Based on face shape, which frames will suit me best?

The shape of your face is a very important factor when choosing frames. The following descriptions should help you decide which frame design is right for you.

Round Faces

Rectangular frames would be most suitable.

Oval Faces

Most frames will suit this face shape.

Triangular Faces

Rectangular frames would be most suitable.

Square Faces

Oval Shaped or Round Frames would be most suitable.

Rectangular Faces

Oval and Round frames would be most suitable with medium or larger size models.