DBC

It is the distance between the geometric

centers of the lenses.
It is often reffered as “frame PD” and “frame
center distance”.
DBC=A-dimension + DBL
Measured in mm.
FRAME
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MARKING
Standradizes frame marking look like 52 ()20.
It indicates that it was made with boxing
system
The first number will be the A dimension and
the second will be DBL.
DBC is the sum of the A dimension and the
DBL.
The eyezise and DBL are simply marked as
50/20.
Datum System
• The Datum system is a system of references
points for the frame and lenses.
• With the lens placed in frame, horizontal line
drawn at the highest and lowest edges of the
lens.
• A line drawn halfway between the two
horizontal lines was known a Datum line.
• The width of the lens along this line was
called datum length or eye size.
The point along the datum line halfway
between the edges of the lens is the datum
center.
The datum system preceded the currently
used boxing system.
The Boxing System
The box system is more accurate and more
widely used in the optical industry.
It is now the official standard for the
industry.
The boxing system consist of two horizontal
lines and two vertical lines. All four lines form
a box around the lens.
The Boxed Lens
• If we draw a square that completely encloses
the lens, then the lens is called a boxed lens.
• Horizontal midline: Horizontal line halfway
between the top and the bottom of the lens .
• It is also known as 180 degree line.
• The horizontal measurement of a frame is
called the A-Dimension. It is also called the
eyesize.
The Boxing System
 The vertical measurement of a frame is known as
the B-dimension.
 Both are measured in millimeters.
 The intersection of the two box diagonals defines
the box center.
 The box center is the geometric center (GC) of
the frame opening or aperture.
 It is also called the geometric center of a lens
edged for a given frame.
Distance Between Lenses (DBL)
• The DBL is equal to the minimum horizontal
distance between two lenses that are
mounted in a frame.
• The measurement is taken from the bevel
apex of one lens to the bevel apex of the
other.
• In the Boxing Sys-tem, the DBL is referred to
as the "bridge size" of the frame.
distance between the geometric
centers (DBC)
A name has been given to the distance
between the geometric centers of the lenses.
It is the DBC.
DBC is often referred to as the "frame PD."
PD stands for "interpupillary distance"
The "frame PD" (DBC) is computed according
to the following formula:
DBC = A-dimension + DBL
• There is angular marking around each eye
shape.
• Another standard of the Boxing System
requires that the angular measurements of a
patient's prescription be specified as shown
facing the patient.
• Zero degrees is always at the right box
extremity with angles increasing in a
counterclockwise fashion.
Effective Diameter
 The ED of a frame is the “effective diameter”
and represents the largest diameter circle
that can be drawn with its center at the
geometric center of the eyewire and its edge
just touching the edge of the eyewire at one
point.
 Frame manufacturers provide the ED so that
you know if the blank you are working with is
large enough to fill out the eyewire.
 A longer ED generally requires thicker, and
therefore heavier, lenses.
Effective Diameter
Frame Difference
The difference between the horizontal and
vertical measurements is known as the frame
difference.
Frame difference is sometimes referred to
the lens difference.
The larger the difference the more
rectangular the enclosing box.
Seg Height
Seg drop is the distance from the horizontal
midline below to the segment height.
The distance from the lower line of the
boxing system rectangle enclosing the lens
shape is called the seg height
Temple Length
• Most temples are marked with the total, or
overall temple length.
• Temple lengths are measured in millimeters.
• Temple lengths may be expressed in following
ways:
• Overall Temple Length:
• The Overall Temple Length is the distance
from the center barrel screw hole to the
posterior end of the temple.
Temple Length
Length to Bend:
This is measured from the center of the
barrel to the middle of the bend.
The distance from the middle of the temple
bend to the end of the temple is known as the
length of drop.
Frame Marking
• Standardized frame markings look like this:
52 .20.
• That is, there are two numbers separated by
the box symbol.
• A frame that is marked like this, it was made
according to the Boxing System of
measurement.
• In such a frame, the first number will be the A-
dimension. The second, on the other side of the
box, will be the DBL.
Frame Marking
The DBC (frame PD) is the sum of the A-
dimension and the DBL.
Therefore, by adding the two numbers in the
frame marking you can quickly figure out the
DBC.
The eye size and DBL are sometime simply
marked 50-20 or 50/20.
Location of Markings
On a plastic frame the marking may be found
in any of several places.
May be on the inside of the nosepad or on
upper section of eyewire.
Eye size is on one eyepiece and DBL on the
other.
Temple length is printed on the inner side of
the temples.
Location of Markings
On metal frames, the eye size and the DBL
are on the inside of the bridge.
It can be on the temples.
Safety Frame Markings
Frames that are suitable for use as safety
glasses must have “Z87” or “Z87-2” and name
or logo on temples.
This is specified by ANSI.
The Perfect Frame for you!
The shape of your face is the most important
factor when choosing frames.
The following descriptions should help you
decide which frame design is right for you.
Face types Suitable frame type
Round Faces Rectangular frames

Oval Faces Most frames will suit this face shape.

Triangular Rectangular frames

Faces
Square Faces Oval Shaped or Round Frames

Rectangular Oval and Round frames would be most

Faces suitable with medium or larger size
models frames
 Lab Task
Measurement of spectacle