Nose pain can come from bridge contact, but also from how the whole frame distributes its weight.
Plastic-frame glasses can leave pressure, deep marks or pain at a specific area of the nose.
01 · BRIDGE CONTACT
Check broad, stable bridge contact
If only one part of the bridge presses, pressure concentrates in a small area. The bridge should meet the nose broadly and steadily.
02 · BRIDGE WIDTH
Check bridge width
A bridge that is too narrow can press at the sides; one that is too wide can slip and repeatedly press one area.
03 · BRIDGE HEIGHT
A frame sitting too low can also hurt
Incorrect bridge height can leave the frame resting on a painful area. Check the height at which the frame sits.
04 · FRAME WEIGHT
Front weight adds pressure to the nose
Thicker fronts, larger lenses and higher prescriptions can add front weight. Check how the face distributes that weight.
05 · FRAME WIDTH
Frame width can add nose pressure
A frame that is too wide sends weight forward; one that is too narrow can twist the frame and increase one-sided pressure.
06 · TEMPLE SUPPORT
Behind-the-ear support reduces bridge load
Loose temples can let the frame move forward and increase bridge pressure.
07 · NOSE PAD MODIFICATION
Plastic frames can still be supported at the nose
Adhesive pads, fitted acetate pads or adjustable pads may be considered when the structure allows.
SOLUTION GUIDE
A quick guide
Check contact area and position.
Check whether the frame suits the nose shape.
Check height and bridge structure.
Check front weight, width and behind-the-ear support.
Consider adhesive or non-slip pads.
GLANOS FITTING CHECK
GLANOS fitting check order
- Front alignment
Confirm the frame is not twisted. - Bridge contact
Confirm the bridge meets the nose evenly. - Frame width
Make sure weight is not concentrated on the nose. - Temple bend
Confirm appropriate support behind the ears.
CAUTION
Do not add pads indiscriminately because your nose hurts
Confirm the cause and choose only the support method that is needed.
GLANOS EYEWEAR
There is a reason behind eyewear discomfort.
GLANOS EYEWEAR explains everyday discomfort in frames, fitting and lenses in clear, practical terms.
