TY - GEN
T1 - An interview study on children’s spectacle frame fit
AU - Zhang, Jiaxin
AU - Luximon, Yan
PY - 2018/1/1
Y1 - 2018/1/1
N2 - Although studies have examined problems with spectacle frame fit, little is known about appropriate frame design for children. To identify practical problems in this area, semi-structured interviews were conducted in Hong Kong with dispensing opticians, children who wear glasses, and the children’s parents. The data analysis showed that frame width, nose pads, and leg shape were related to fit problems. However, there is no fit standard between faces and frames, and the temple width was the main reference used by dispensing opticians to help children choose spectacle frames. In conclusion, dispensing opticians are important actors in the selection of more appropriate spectacle frames for children, but they might be unable to solve fit problems in the nose area and ears due to deficiencies in frame design. As little research has been conducted on problems in children’s spectacle design and fit, further studies on spectacle frame design should investigate children’s facial features and special needs.
AB - Although studies have examined problems with spectacle frame fit, little is known about appropriate frame design for children. To identify practical problems in this area, semi-structured interviews were conducted in Hong Kong with dispensing opticians, children who wear glasses, and the children’s parents. The data analysis showed that frame width, nose pads, and leg shape were related to fit problems. However, there is no fit standard between faces and frames, and the temple width was the main reference used by dispensing opticians to help children choose spectacle frames. In conclusion, dispensing opticians are important actors in the selection of more appropriate spectacle frames for children, but they might be unable to solve fit problems in the nose area and ears due to deficiencies in frame design. As little research has been conducted on problems in children’s spectacle design and fit, further studies on spectacle frame design should investigate children’s facial features and special needs.
KW - Children
KW - Semi-structured interview
KW - Spectacle fit
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85022332649&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/978-3-319-60825-9_10
DO - 10.1007/978-3-319-60825-9_10
M3 - Conference article published in proceeding or book
SN - 9783319608242
T3 - Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
SP - 81
EP - 88
BT - Advances in Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors - Proceedings of the AHFE 2017 International Conference on Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors, 2017
A2 - Karwowski, Waldemar
A2 - Goonetilleke, Ravindra S.
PB - Springer Verlag
T2 - AHFE 2017 International Conference on Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors, 2017
Y2 - 17 July 2017 through 21 July 2017
ER -