1. Choosing the Right Frame for Every Face
FRAME SELECTION AND STYLING
Choosing the Right Frame for Every Face

2. Getting Started with the Patient
1. Look
2. Listen
3. Act

3. Getting Started with the Patient
Lens prescriptions
Sphere
Cylinder
Axis
Prism OD
-0.25
-1.00
045 OS
-0.75
-0.50
165
ADD
Sphere
Cylinder
Axis
Prism OD
+2.25
-3.00
025 OS
+1.75
-0.50
090
ADD
+2.50
Sphere
Cylinder
Axis
Prism OD
-6.50 S OS
-8.00
-1.75
130
ADD
+2.00

4. Getting Started with the Patient
Lifestyle

5. Getting Started with the Patient
Face shapes

6. Facial Analysis
Imagine separating the face into thirds horizontally

7. Facial Analysis
Imagine separating the face into thirds horizontally

8. Facial Analysis
Imagine separating the face into thirds horizontally

9. Facial Analysis
Imagine separating the face into thirds horizontally

10. Facial Analysis
Imagine separating the face into fifths vertically

11. Facial Analysis
Imagine separating the face into fifths vertically

12. Facial Analysis
Imagine separating the face into fifths vertically

13. Face Shape Let’s look at the shape of the some faces.
Face shape is very important in frame selection. The following slides will discuss the cosmetic effect of frame choice to face shapes.

14. Face Shapes - Angular ________ Strong jaw Length and Width the same
Frame Shapes:
________

15. What Shape Face, What Shape Frame?
Longer than wide
Similar to square
Long cheek-line
Long nose
Frame Shapes:
________

16. Face Shapes - Angular ______________ Widest at the forehead
Narrows at the jaw
Frame Shapes:
______________

17. Face Shapes - Angular ________________ Narrow at the forehead
Widest at the jawline
Frame Shapes:
________________

18. Face Shapes - Angular __________ Angle at the forehead
Widest at the cheekbones
Narrow at jaw
Frame Shapes:
__________

19. Face Shapes - Curvilinear
Width and length are the same
No angles
________
Frame Shapes:

20. Face Shapes - Curvilinear
Balanced features
Chin slightly narrower than forehead
______
Frame Shapes:

21. Fitting the Frame Eye Size Proportion to the patient’s features
Avoid too narrow or too wide
Eye’s centered in the frame

22. Fitting the Frame
Bridge fit and types
Saddle

23. Fitting the Frame
Bridge fit and types
Saddle
Keyhole

24. Fitting the Frame
Bridge fit and types
Saddle
Keyhole
Form Fit

25. Fitting the Frame Bridge fit and types Saddle Keyhole Form Fit
Adjustable

26. Fitting the Frame
Temple Fit and Types
Skull

27. Fitting the Frame
Temple Fit and Types
Skull
Comfort Cable

28. Fitting the Frame Temple Fit and Types Skull Comfort Cable
Library/Paddle

29. Colors

30. Essential Elements of Color Analysis
Identify and ENHANCE your patient’s coloring
All people are either warm or cool depending on shade

31. How to Identify Color First Evaluate skin tone
Cool, the skin will have blue or pink undertones
Warm, the skin will have yellow or peaches and cream undertones

32. How to Identify Color Second Look at the color of the patient’s eyes
Blue eyes can be ice blue or pale grey black
Brown eyes can be light brown to almost black

33. How to Identify Color Third Consider hair color Dyed?
Cool tones: Strawberry blond, platinum, blue/black, white, salt & pepper, dishwasher brown
Warm tones: Golden blond, flat black, brown-gold, carrot, dirty gray

34. How to Identify Color Fourth Intensity
Indicated by the vividness of the skin, with or without make-up
High intensity people, strong colors
Low intensity people, muted or softer color tones

35. Tips Delicate Faces Large Faces Not overwhelmed with heavy frames
Thin metal/plastics, subtle colors
Large Faces
Oversize frame, careful of heavy texture or color
Balance patient’s features

36. Tips Short Noses Long Noses High or keyhole bridges lengthen the nose
Low bridges shorten the nose

37. Tips Short Face Long Face
High temples and/or outer corner accents lengthen the face
Long Face
Round, deep or triangular shape frame

38. Tips Wide Face Narrow Face
Frame as wide as the widest part of face (temple and extensions)
Narrow Face
Frame close to patient’s head width, don’t overwhelm

39. Tips Close Set Eyes Wide Set Eyes Heavy Single Brow Line
Clear Bridges create space between eyes
Wide Set Eyes
Dark or heavy bridges pull eyes together
Heavy Single Brow Line
Avoid double bridge frames or creating double browline

40. Review Consider the Rx Evaluate the patient’s face Discuss lifestyle
Make correct recommendations for frames, lenses treatments