topic 1 spectacle frames

Question 1

Name the parts that make up a spectacle frame

Answer 1

1. Frame front
2. Temple
3. end piece
4. bridge
5. nose pads

Question 2

Identify 5 different frame types

Answer 2

Full Frame (Can be Plastic or Metal material)
Combination (metal rims with plastic hoods)
Half-eyes
Rimlon or half frame or half rim or semi rimless or Supra
Rimless

Question 3

what are the 3 types of lens edge?

Answer 3

1. Flat edge
2. Flat edge with groove
3. Edge with bevel

Question 4

Identify the lens edge finishing required by each frame type

Answer 4

Full frame plastic–>lens edge with bevel

Full frame metal–>lens edge with bevel

Combination frame–>lens edge with bevel

Half-eyes–>lens edge with bevel

Rimlon–>flat lens edge with groove

Rimless–>flat lens edge

Question 5

what is purpose of spring hinge?

Answer 5

Its for wearer who likes to remove their spec with 1 hand.

Question 6

what are the 3 Variations of Endpiece Design

Answer 6

1. Mitre 45
2. butt 90
3. turn back

Question 7

what are the 4 Variations of Bridge

Answer 7

1. saddle plastic
2. saddle metal
3. keyhole
4. adjustable

Question 8

what are the 2 nose pad materials? state their properties

Answer 8

silicone
-soft and flexible
-non irritant to skin
durable and stays transparent
-slip resistant

PVC

• hard, lack elasticity
• irritant to skin and can cause allergy
• can become yellow with time
• easy to slide from nose

Question 9

what are the 3 ways to install nose pads?

Answer 9

1. screw in
2. press in
3. slip in

Question 10

what are the 5 variations of temple design?

Answer 10

1. skull
2. library
3. convertible
4. riding bow
5. comfort cable/hook temple