Perceived weight in metal glasses depends not only on total mass but also on lens weight, nose-pad contact, frame width, rear support and load distribution.
01 · LENS WEIGHT
The lenses may contribute more weight than the frame
Metal frames can be thin and light, while large or thick lenses can add substantial front weight.
A high prescription does not automatically mean a heavier lens; material, design, lens size and finished thickness all matter.
Large lens depth and area can increase weight even under otherwise similar conditions.
02 · NOSE PAD PRESSURE
Is too much load concentrated on the nose pads?
Nose pads support the front through relatively small contact areas.
Small pads or poor pad angle can make the same total mass feel much heavier.
If only an edge touches, pressure becomes concentrated.
03 · FRAME WIDTH
A frame that is too wide can increase nose load
If the frame is wider than the face, the temples may provide insufficient lateral support.
The front can then move forward and place more load on the nose pads.
A frame that is too narrow creates the opposite problem: side pressure and a heavy, tight sensation.
04 · TEMPLE SUPPORT
Is behind-ear support insufficient?
The front load is supported primarily at the nose pads, while the temples and behind-ear fit help stabilize side-to-side and front-to-back movement.
If the temple bend is too loose, the frame can move forward and concentrate more pressure on the nose pads.
05 · BALANCE
A balanced frame can feel better than a lighter one
Comfort is not determined by mass alone.
A somewhat heavier frame can feel comfortable when the nose pads support the front load stably and the temples and behind-ear fit control movement appropriately.
A very light frame can still feel heavy or painful if pressure is concentrated at one point.
SOLUTION GUIDE
Solutions at a glance
Check lens size, material, thickness and front weight.
Check pad angle and contact area.
Check frame width and rear support.
Recheck front-load support at the nose pads and frame stabilization at the temples and behind the ears.
GLANOS FITTING CHECK
GLANOS fitting check order
- Front
Check that the frame is straight. - Nose pads
Make sure the pads contact the nose broadly and stably. - Width
Check that the temples support the sides naturally. - Temple bend
Check that rear support limits forward movement without excessive pressure.
CAUTION
Do not clamp a heavy frame with the temples
Overtightening the temples and ear bends to stop slipping can create new pressure and pain. Good fitting lets the nose pads support the front load while the temples and behind-ear fit stabilize movement without excessive pressure.
GLANOS EYEWEAR
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