Ray-Ban Metas: How to Choose the Right Size and Fit

Choosing the right Ray-Ban glasses can be a complex process. This guide will help you find your best match.

All eyewear has different functional and aesthetic characteristics, so we use three pieces of information to determine the following:

1. Size
2. Fit
3. Bridge and Nosepads

How do you measure size?

There are 5 features you can measure on a pair of sunglasses. They are:

1. Frame size
2. Lens height
3. Bridge width
4. Lens width
5. Temple length.

The frame size is usually the measure that's highlighted, but measures like lens width & height, and temple length play important roles. Let's talk about each of these some more.

Frame Size

The frame size refers to the horizontal width of the frame, measured between the center of the left and the right hinge. See the range in the chart below:

To find your correct frame size, use a ruler to measure the hinge-to-hinge distance of a pair of glasses that you already own and that fits you well. Consider the tolerance range of +/- 4mm. 

Lens width & height

The lens width and height are self explanatory. They're important because they ensure that your eyes are properly centered in the glasses.

Bridge width

The bridge width is also self explanatory, this is a measure of whether your glasses will sit properly on the bridge of your nose - the part of your nose located between your eyes.

Temple length

The temple length of your glasses is the length of the arms of the glasses, the parts that sit on your ears. if they're too long or too short, you will experience discomfort.

NOTE
The measurements in the tables above are guidelines and if you already own a pair of glasses, you will see some numbers engraved on the inside of the eyewear temple:

The first one is the Model name, then the Lens width and Bridge width. There is usally a third number which represents the Temple Length. Sometimes there is also a fourth number which is the Lens Height.

Each of these numbers is measured in mm and are the best way to determine what size of glasses you wear.

What’s the fit?

Fitting is aesthethical information which determines the amount of face coverage for a given size.

As can be seen in the image, there are three different fits available to choose from. These are unrelated to size and instead to lens width.

The three possible fittings are:

• Narrow: a small lens front for those who prefer to cover a smaller portion of the face.
• Regular: a medium lens front designed for those who prefer to cover an average portion of the face.
• Wide: a larger lens front designed for those who prefer to cover a greater portion of the face.

What are the bridge and nosepads?

This functional information describes the different types of the bridge and the nose pads.

The two possible bridge and nosepads options are:

• High bridge fit: offers a more secure and comfortable fit for those with a high nose bridge and lower cheekbones. A good choice if the bridge of your nose is above the level of your pupils.

• Low bridge fit: offers a more secure and comfortable fit for those with a low nose bridge and higher cheekbones. A good choice if eyewear tends to slide down your nose, sit too low, or press on your temples or cheeks.

Conclusion

With the above info you should be better equipped to make buying decisions about what size to get when shopping for your Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses.

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