Check how the bridge actually fits the nose, whether the frame sits too close to the face, and whether the cheeks push the frame upward.
Plastic frames often do not allow the nose-pad arms to be adjusted independently like metal frames, so the match between bridge shape and the wearer’s face becomes even more important.
If eyelashes touch the lenses, check whether the frame sits too close to the face, whether it sits too low on the nose, and whether the cheeks or cheekbones push the frame upward.
Simply forcing the frame forward can create other fitting problems.
01 · BRIDGE SUPPORT
Does the bridge hold the frame far enough from the face?
On a plastic frame, the bridge is a major factor in determining where the frame sits on the face.
If bridge shape does not match the height and width of the nose well enough to hold the frame away from the face, there may not be enough space between eyelashes and lenses.
With a lower or wider nose, some bridge designs may not settle at the intended position.
02 · BRIDGE SHAPE
The bridge shape may not match the nose
The same bridge width does not guarantee the same fit.
Bridge curvature, bridge height, and the exact areas that contact the nose all need to match the wearer’s face.
If the frame is not supported securely, it can tilt toward the face or slide downward and interfere with the eyelashes.
The actual match between nose and bridge matters more than labels such as Asian fit or low-bridge fit.
03 · VERTEX DISTANCE
Vertex distance matters in plastic frames too
Plastic frames also have a vertex distance: the wearing distance between the back surface of the lens and the eye.
If the frame sits too close to the face, eyelashes can contact the lenses.
Because the bridge cannot be adjusted as freely as separate nose pads on a metal frame, a poor bridge match may limit what fitting adjustments can achieve.
04 · FRAME TILT
Is the frame tilting too close to the face?
Pantoscopic tilt also changes the distance between the lens and the eye on a plastic frame.
If the upper part of the frame tilts too far toward the face for the wearer’s eye position, eyelashes may more easily contact the upper lens area.
Check whether temple and behind-the-ear fitting can improve the front angle without creating new pressure.
05 · FRAME SIZE
Can a large frame contribute?
Large plastic frames have a broad lens area and may also place more of the frame close to the face.
If the eyes are positioned near the upper or inner lens area, eyelash clearance can be reduced.
At the frame-selection stage, consider eye position, lens size, and bridge shape together.
06 · FACIAL STRUCTURE
Cheeks and facial shape also matter
High cheekbones or fuller cheeks can push the lower frame upward and change the wearing position.
If eyelashes touch only when smiling or making an expression, check for contact between the cheeks or cheekbones and the frame.
The upward push can move the lenses closer to the eyes.
07 · NOSE PAD OPTIONS
There are ways to modify bridge support
If the bridge is only slightly mismatched and the frame sits too close to the face, additional support may be possible depending on the frame.
An adhesive nose pad can provide a small change in wearing height or face clearance.
On some acetate frames, a separate acetate nose support can be fabricated and attached or inserted.
If finer adjustment is required and the frame material, construction, and available working space permit it, a professional modification may add an adjustable metal nose-pad system.
These modifications are not possible on every plastic frame, so the frame structure should be evaluated first.
SOLUTION GUIDE
Solutions at a glance
Check bridge height and shape.
Check how well the frame and nose fit each other.
Check frame tilt and temple fitting.
Check whether the cheeks or cheekbones are pushing the frame upward.
Consider adhesive nose pads.
If the frame allows it, consider a professional nose-pad modification.
GLANOS FITTING CHECK
GLANOS fitting check
- Is the front aligned?
First check the left-right height and any twisting of the frame. - Does the bridge fit the nose?
Check that the frame is supported at an appropriate height and distance from the nose, and also check the clearance between the eyelashes and lenses. - Is the overall width appropriate?
Check that the frame matches the face width and sits stably. - Is the temple bend natural?
Check the temples and behind-the-ear fitting so the front does not tilt excessively toward the face.
CAUTION
Do not automatically add a thicker pad because your eyelashes touch the lenses
A thicker pad can move the frame farther from the face, but it also changes the wearing height and lens position. With prescription lenses, the relationship between the eyes and lenses matters, so simply creating more space is not always the right answer. If the frame itself does not suit the facial structure, pads alone may not solve the problem. Check front alignment → bridge → overall width → temple bend before choosing an appropriate method.
GLANOS EYEWEAR
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Fitting · eyelash contact · plastic frames
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Plastic frames · eyelashes · bridge · vertex distance · Asian fit · acetate