Frame Suitability
Not all frames work equally well for children's prescription lenses. Here is what to look for — and what to avoid.
✅ Suitable
- Full-rim plastic or acetate frames
- Full-rim metal frames with secure spring hinges
- Frames sized appropriately for the child's age
- Standard shapes (rectangle, oval, round, square)
- Frames with lens aperture height >25mm for single vision
- Frames with lens aperture height >28mm for varifocal
❌ Not suitable
- Heavily wrapped sport frames
- Frames with lens aperture smaller than 40mm (width)
- Very shallow frames (under 25mm height) for stronger prescriptions
- Frames with a significant face curve (>8°)
- Adult frames on younger children (poor fit)
Children's frame durability
Children are harder on frames than adults. The frames in our catalogue are selected specifically for paediatric use — they are designed to handle the everyday demands of school, sport, and play. Key features to look for:
- Spring hinges: Flex outward without breaking — essential for children
- Flexible temples: Bend without snapping under pressure
- Hypoallergenic materials: Particularly relevant for younger children or sensitive skin
- Secure nose pads or moulded bridge: Prevents slipping on active, smaller noses
All frames in the Reframify Kids catalogue have been selected with these requirements in mind. We do not list frames that are unsuitable for children's lens fitting.
Frame size and age
| Age group | Typical lens width | Typical bridge width |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | 40–44mm | 14–16mm |
| 6–9 years | 43–47mm | 15–17mm |
| 10–13 years | 46–50mm | 16–18mm |
| 14–16 years | 48–52mm | 17–19mm |
Frame dimensions are shown on every product page. If uncertain, contact us before ordering.
Our Dispensing Optician reviews every order and can flag frame/lens combinations that are clinically unsuitable before your payment is captured.