African Facial Anthropometry and Spectacle Frame Design: A Review.

IF 2.4 Q3 OPHTHALMOLOGY

Clinical Optometry Pub Date : 2025-10-08 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.2147/OPTO.S536358

Sanele Buthelezi, Nabeela Hasrod

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Abstract

This narrative review explores the relationship between African facial anthropometry and spectacle frame design. Despite the global eyewear market's growth, a significant gap exists in designs accommodating African facial features. Through a comprehensive literature analysis, this review examines key anthropometric measurements relevant to eyewear fit across diverse African populations, current challenges in spectacle frame design, and emerging solutions. Findings reveal persistent underrepresentation of African facial measurements in global design standards, leading to poor fit, discomfort, and reduced compliance. The review identifies opportunities for innovative frame designs, material selection, and manufacturing approaches that could better serve African populations. Recommendations include increased anthropometric research across different African ethnicities, integration of digital technologies, and development of region-specific design parameters. This review contributes to the growing body of knowledge advocating for more inclusive and culturally appropriate eyewear solutions.

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非洲人面部人体测量学与眼镜框架设计综述。

这篇叙述性的综述探讨了非洲人面部人体测量和眼镜框架设计之间的关系。尽管全球眼镜市场在增长，但在适应非洲人面部特征的设计上仍存在巨大差距。通过全面的文献分析，本综述考察了非洲不同人群中与眼镜适合度相关的关键人体测量数据、眼镜框架设计中的当前挑战以及新兴解决方案。研究结果显示，在全球设计标准中，非洲面部测量的代表性一直不足，导致不适合、不舒服和依从性降低。该审查确定了可以更好地为非洲人口服务的创新框架设计、材料选择和制造方法的机会。建议包括增加对不同非洲种族的人体测量学研究，整合数字技术，以及开发特定区域的设计参数。这篇综述有助于越来越多的知识体系倡导更具包容性和文化适宜的眼镜解决方案。

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Clinical Optometry OPHTHALMOLOGY-

CiteScore

3.00

自引率

5.90%

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审稿时长

16 weeks

期刊介绍： Clinical Optometry is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal focusing on clinical optometry. All aspects of patient care are addressed within the journal as well as the practice of optometry including economic and business analyses. Basic and clinical research papers are published that cover all aspects of optics, refraction and its application to the theory and practice of optometry. Specific topics covered in the journal include: Theoretical and applied optics, Delivery of patient care in optometry practice, Refraction and correction of errors, Screening and preventative aspects of eye disease, Extended clinical roles for optometrists including shared care and provision of medications, Teaching and training optometrists, International aspects of optometry, Business practice, Patient adherence, quality of life, satisfaction, Health economic evaluations.