THE CLEAR VISION GUIDE

Fitting height explained

A vertical fitting measurement taken with the chosen frame positioned on the wearer.

Reading a prescription

How to understand it

It aligns the lens reference position with the eye. The exact measurement convention depends on the product.

An example

If the nose pads are adjusted and the frame sits higher, the earlier fitting record may need review.

A common mix-up

It is not the frame’s total height and cannot be copied from another wearer.

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