If nose-pad marks are unusually deep or painful, check pad position and angle, size and shape, material, left-right pressure, front weight and the overall fit.
01 · CONTACT AREA
Does the full nose pad contact the nose?
The same frame weight feels very different when it is spread over a broad area instead of concentrated on a small point.
If only an edge of the pad touches the skin, pressure can concentrate and leave a deep pad-shaped mark.
02 · PAD ANGLE
Does the pad angle match the slope of the nose?
Nose slope differs from person to person, and the pad should follow it with broad contact.
If only the upper or lower edge presses, or if the two sides have different angles, one mark may become deeper.
03 · PAD SIZE & SHAPE
Pad size and shape matter
Small pads can look discreet, but on a heavy front they can concentrate load over a smaller area.
A larger pad may help distribute load, but curvature and shape must still match the wearer’s nose.
04 · FIT DESIGN
Fit design changes pad position and spacing
Metal frames differ in nose-pad arm position and length, pad spacing and bridge height.
Terms such as Asian Fit or Low Bridge Fit are less important than how the pads actually meet the wearer’s nose.
05 · PAD MATERIAL
Metal and silicone pads can feel different
Metal pads can be dimensionally stable but may feel hard or slippery to some wearers. Silicone pads can change softness and friction.
Changing material alone will not fix a pad that is positioned or angled incorrectly.
06 · LEFT-RIGHT BALANCE
If one mark is deeper, compare the two sides
Different pad heights or angles, a tilted frame, and natural facial asymmetry can all change left-right pressure.
Do not try to make both pads look identical off the face; judge how pressure is distributed on the actual wearer.
07 · FRONT WEIGHT
A heavier front can deepen the marks
Large lenses, stronger prescriptions and heavy frames can increase front load.
If temple or behind-the-ear support is loose, the frame can tip forward and put more force on the nose pads.
08 · OVER-TIGHTENING
Have the pads been narrowed too much to stop slipping?
Bringing the pads too close together may make the frame feel secure while concentrating pressure on both sides of the nose.
Good fitting should control slipping without creating excessive pressure.
SOLUTION GUIDE
Solutions at a glance
Check pad angle and contact area.
Consider a different pad size and shape that suits the frame and nose.
A silicone pad may be considered when appropriate.
Compare pad height, angle and overall frame alignment.
Distribute load through frame width and behind-the-ear support.
Check whether the pad spacing has been narrowed excessively.
GLANOS FITTING CHECK
GLANOS fitting check order
- Front alignment
Check whether frame tilt is concentrating load on one pad. - Nose-pad contact
Check position, height, angle, contact area, pad size and material. - Frame width
Confirm that the frame and temples provide appropriate side support. - Temple bend
Use stable behind-the-ear support so front weight is not carried only by the nose.
CAUTION
Do not automatically switch to the largest silicone pad
A wider, softer pad can help in some cases, but it will not correct frame twist, excessive front weight or incorrect frame width.
Identify the cause first, then choose the pad that fits the wearer and frame.
GLANOS EYEWEAR
There is a reason glasses feel uncomfortable.
GLANOS EYEWEAR explains common eyewear discomfort by separating contact, load and fitting conditions.
Contact and pressure distribution in metal frames
Deep, repeated marks at the left and right pad contact areas
Frames with adjustable pad position, angle and pad type
Low bridge fit · pressure distribution