Key point first

Excess pressure in metal frames can come from frame width, hinge/endpiece direction, temple structure, ear bends and overfitting.

01 · FRAME WIDTH

Is the frame narrower than your face?

Start with overall frame width.

If the frame is too narrow, the temples can continuously press both sides of the head.

Repeated marks or increasing pressure after long wear are reasons to check width and temple contact.

02 · HINGE / ENDPIECE

Do the temples angle inward from the hinge?

Even when overall width is not dramatically narrow, the direction from the hinge/endpiece can create pressure if it points inward relative to the wearer’s face.

Check the whole temple direction from the hinge rather than spreading only the middle.

03 · TEMPLE STRUCTURE

Temple material and construction affect pressure

Titanium, beta titanium and stainless steel differ, but thickness, cross-section, processing and construction also change flexibility and recovery force.

A resilient temple can stabilize a frame, but if the width is wrong it can create continuous pressure.

Judge the actual structure and fit rather than the material name alone.

04 · TEMPLE BEND

Does the bend wrap too strongly behind the ears?

An excessively deep bend can add pressure behind the ears as well as at the temples.

If the bend was tightened to stop slipping, recheck the entire temple fit.

05 · OVERFITTING

Was the frame overtightened to stop slipping?

Aggressive pad or temple adjustments can make the frame stay in place.

But holding glasses through pressure is not good fitting.

The frame should be stable without creating pain at specific contact points.

SOLUTION GUIDE

Solutions at a glance

Both temples feel squeezed

Check total frame width.

Pressure starts near the hinge

Check hinge/endpiece temple direction.

The ears are pulled too

Check the temple bend.

Pain started after anti-slip fitting

Check for overfitting.

GLANOS FITTING CHECK

GLANOS fitting check order

  1. Front
    Check front alignment.
  2. Nose pads
    Check stable nose support.
  3. Width
    Check frame width and side pressure.
  4. Temple bend
    Check for excessive wrapping behind the ears.

CAUTION

Tighter does not mean better fitted

Strong clamping can increase stability but create temple and ear pain during long wear. Good fitting balances stability and comfort.

GLANOS EYEWEAR

There is a reason glasses feel uncomfortable.

CATEGORYFitting
SYMPTOMExcess pressure
FRAMEMetal frame
TAGSGLANOS EYEWEAR

metal glasses · tight glasses · frame width · temple pain · temple fitting · eyewear fitting