If eyeglass arms extend too far behind your ears, short-temple glasses may be worth comparing. Temple length is the third number in a frame size. Start with the length of your current pair and describe what feels wrong before assuming that the shortest arm in the catalog will be the best fit.
Compare arm length without ignoring the front
Janet lists a 51–16–125 option, while Monica lists 50–17–130. Advice lists 53–18–135. These are three different frame designs with different bridges and lens openings, not the same front with interchangeable arms.
If you only want shorter temples, keep the other fit needs visible in the comparison. Reducing every number can create a frame that is too small across the front while still failing to solve the original comfort problem.
The way the arm sits matters too
A printed temple length is a useful measurement, but it does not describe the entire shape of the arm or where it sits around the ear. If a current pair is uncomfortable, explain the specific contact point to an optician.
Avoid heating or forcing a new frame at home to try to make the listed length work. Ask about appropriate fitting help and the product’s care guidance instead.
Watch how size options change the arms
Janet’s larger listed sizes also use longer arms. Monica follows a similar pattern. If you select a different lens width, read the third number again before adding the pair.
A short-temple search should end with an exact model and size, not just a target arm length. Keep the prescription, PD and frame measurements separate as you prepare the order.
Frames to compare at Fast Eyeglasses
These catalog examples give you specific models to investigate. Check the current page for the selected size, color and availability. The numbers below are lens width–bridge width–arm length in millimeters; they are not total front width or your PD.
- Janet oval glasses: 51–16–125 or 53–16–130 or 55–16–135. Listed colors: Blue, Brown, Rose.
- Monica oval glasses: 50–17–130 or 52–17–135 or 54–17–140. Listed colors: Brown, Grey, Rose.
- Advice rectangle glasses: 53–18–135. Listed colors: Black/Olive, Black/Mauve, Black/Purple.
These everyday complete pairs start at $79 with standard single vision prescription lenses. Optional lens upgrades and applicable prescription-strength charges increase the total. The examples are shopping comparisons, not a guarantee of fit.