Metal frames allow some adjustment of the space between the eyes and lenses through the nose pads. Adjust the full wearing position rather than simply moving the frame forward.
When eyelashes touch the lenses, simply pushing the glasses farther away is not always the right solution.
With metal frames, nose-pad position and angle can be adjusted to change vertex distance, wearing height, and pantoscopic tilt within a certain range.
Rather than changing one variable alone, check whether the overall wearing position is natural.
01 · VERTEX DISTANCE
Are the lenses too close to your eyes?
The most direct reason for eyelashes touching the lenses is that the lenses sit too close to the eyes.
In ophthalmic optics, this wearing distance is described as vertex distance, the distance between the back surface of the lens and the eye.
If vertex distance is too short, the eyelashes can touch the inner lens surface during blinking.
If eyelash marks or skin oil repeatedly appear on the inner surface, check the actual wearing distance first.
02 · NOSE PAD HEIGHT
Are the nose pads positioning the frame too close to the face?
Metal frames allow wearing height and the distance from the face to be adjusted to some extent through the nose pads.
If nose-pad position and spacing do not suit the wearer’s facial structure, the frame may sit closer to the face than expected.
Moving the frame too far forward, however, can create slipping or change wearing height.
The goal is not simply to move the glasses away, but to balance nose-pad position with the overall fit.
03 · NOSE PAD ANGLE
Nose-pad angle can change the frame position
If the nose-pad angle does not match the shape of the nose, the frame can sit closer to the face or tilt unexpectedly.
If eyelashes touch only one part of the lens rather than the whole surface, check nose-pad angle together with pantoscopic tilt.
04 · PANTOSCOPIC TILT
Pantoscopic tilt also matters
Glasses are not worn perfectly vertical; they normally have some pantoscopic tilt.
If the tilt does not suit the wearer’s face and eye position, the upper or lower part of the lens can sit relatively closer to the eye.
Noting where the eyelashes make contact can help identify the cause.
05 · FRAME HEIGHT
Is the frame sitting too high?
Wearing height is also important.
If the frame sits too high, the lenses can move closer to the eyes and eyelashes.
Large lenses or frames with a high upper rim can interfere with the face depending on facial structure.
When adjusting height, consider eye position relative to the lens as well.
06 · LENS CURVE / FACE FORM
Lens curve and face form affect available space
Lens curvature and frame face form or wrap can change the space between the peripheral lens and the eye.
Depending on the frame shape, one part of the lens can sit closer to the eye than another.
For ordinary eyeglasses, however, it is practical to check the nose pads, pantoscopic tilt, and overall frame position first.
07 · FACIAL STRUCTURE
The same frame sits differently on different faces
The same frame can sit at a different distance from the eyes depending on facial structure, including more prominent eyes, high cheekbones, or a lower nose bridge.
A frame that causes no problem for one wearer may allow eyelashes to touch for another.
Fitting therefore needs to be evaluated on the actual wearer’s face.
SOLUTION GUIDE
Solutions at a glance
Check nose-pad height and position.
Check nose-pad angle and pantoscopic tilt.
Adjust the wearing height.
Check frame size and lens shape together.
Reconsider whether the frame suits the wearer’s facial structure.
GLANOS FITTING CHECK
GLANOS fitting check
- Is the front aligned?
If one side is distorted, only one lens may sit closer to the eye. - Do the nose pads fit the nose?
Check the height, spacing, and angle of the nose pads. They should provide stable support while maintaining enough space between the eyes and lenses. - Is the overall width appropriate?
Check that the frame matches the face width and settles stably. - Is the temple bend natural?
Check that behind-the-ear fitting does not excessively change the position or tilt of the front.
CAUTION
Do not simply spread the nose pads because your eyelashes touch the lenses
Moving the lenses forward by over-adjusting the nose pads can increase eyelash clearance, but it can also cause slipping or change the wearing height. With higher prescriptions, changes in vertex distance can affect vision and perceived power. Check front alignment → nose pads → overall width → temple bend and adjust only within the necessary range.
GLANOS EYEWEAR
There is a reason glasses feel uncomfortable.
Fitting · eyelash contact · metal frames
Eyelashes repeatedly touch the inner lens surface when blinking
A frame that allows relatively precise adjustment of wearing height and vertex distance through nose-pad fitting
Metal frames · eyelashes · vertex distance · nose pads · pantoscopic tilt · face form