Beauty in frames

We all know that when choosing frames we should look at aspects such as comfort and fit. We have our preferences in terms of the material and colour of the frame. But how many of us know which frames suit our face’s structure. The usual way of selecting is by trial and error — after trying out dozens of frames and getting thoroughly confused and finally picking one out of sheer frustration. But is there a scientific way of selecting the right frame that fits our face and personality? Yes there is. And it is fairly simple.
First things first. The frame has to be comfortable. It should not be too heavy, or too tight or loose and should sit well-balanced behind the ears and on the nose.
As the lenses and the frame are a unit, they should go well together. For example, some lenses are thick and heavy depending on the power. In such cases, the frame should be thick enough to hold them. Also if the lenses are bifocal, the frame should be wide enough to fit both distance and near powers.
The material of a frame should be flexible, durable and strong, yet light weight.
When selecting a metal frame, one should make sure it is properly soldered at the bridge and temple and no metal part touches the skin.
The colour of the frame should compliment skin and age.
Generally, men should have their frame’s shape such that it just covers their eyebrows while women’s frames should go much higher than their eyebrows