Temple types Skull temples: bend down behind the ears, follow the contour of the skull and rest evenly against the skull Library temples: generally straight and do not bend down behind the ears. Hold the glasses primarily through light pressure against the side of the skull Convertible temples: used either as library or skull temples depending on the bent Riding bow temples: curve around the ear and extend down to the level of the ear lobe. Used mostly on athletic, children's, and industrial safety frames Comfort cable temples: similar to the riding bow, but made from a springy cable of coiled metal, sometimes inside a plastic or silicone sleeve. The tightness of the curl can be adjusted along its whole length, allowing the back to fit the wearer's ear curve perfectly. Used for physically active wearers, children, and people with high prescriptions (heavy lenses). See the image of 1920s frames above.
temple types skull temples bend down behind the ears follow the contour of the skull and rest evenly against the skull library temples generally straight and do not bend down behind the ears hold the glasses primarily through light pressure against the side of the skull convertible temples used either as library or skull temples depending on the bent riding bow temples curve around the ear and extend down to the level of the ear lobe used mostly on athletic children's and industrial safety frames comfort cable temples similar to the riding bow but made from a springy cable of coiled metal sometimes inside a plastic or silicone sleeve the tightness of the curl can be adjusted along its whole length allowing the back to fit the wearer's ear curve perfectly used for physically active wearers children and people with high prescriptions (heavy lenses) see the image of 1920s frames above