Eyewear terminology dictionary [A]
acetate
A fibrous material made from wood pulp that is used in frames as a substitute for celluloid. ...
aviator glasses
As the name suggests, it is a general term for eggplant-shaped sunglasses that originate from g...
Under rim type
Classified by the shape of the rim, this is a general term for types in which the frame exists ...
oxford type
Classified by the shape of the lens, it is the same as the Boston type with square frames.
oval type
A classification based on the shape of the lens, and as the name suggests, it is a general term...
opera glasses
A general term for small binoculars used when watching theater. It came to be called by thi...
