Why metal glasses sit at different heights

01 · FRAME ALIGNMENT

First check whether the frame itself is straight

Before judging the fit on the face, check the frame front for twist.

If one rim is already displaced forward, backward, up or down, the difference can appear as uneven height on the wearer.

The front must be the reference before later fitting steps.

Before judging left-right height, establish a reliable frame reference because the apparent tilt on the face can combine frame distortion with facial asymmetry. A rim that is twisted forward can look vertically high or low from the front even though the primary error is three-dimensional. Correct the frame reference first, then treat any remaining difference as a fitting issue on the wearer.

02 · NOSE PAD HEIGHT

Are the two nose pads supporting at different heights?

Nose-pad position can directly affect the vertical position of a metal frame.

If one pad supports higher or contacts with a different angle and area, the lens position can change.

Compare actual contact, not height alone.

Raising one nose pad changes more than the vertical position of that lens. Changes in pad-arm position and angle can also alter vertex distance, pantoscopic tilt, and pressure on the nose. Instead of making a large height correction at one pad, balance the contact surfaces first, make the smallest necessary change, and recheck the frame from the front and side.

03 · EAR HEIGHT

The ears may be at different heights

Faces are not perfectly symmetrical.

If one ear is higher, the same temple shape can still make the frame tilt.

That is why identical left-right temple geometry does not always produce a level result on the face.

04 · TEMPLE ANGLE

Check temple direction and the behind-ear bend

Differences in the direction leaving the hinge or in the bend behind the ear can affect frame height.

If one side supports higher or more strongly, the apparent tilt can change, so compare the actual wearing state.

Temple adjustment for unequal height is not just a matter of bending one earpiece up or down. Hinge direction, the path over the ear, and the location of the ear bend work together and can affect frame roll and pantoscopic tilt. Unequal ear heights may legitimately require different left and right temple shapes, but the resulting bends should not create a new pressure point.

05 · FACIAL ASYMMETRY

Facial features can also change how level the frame looks

Different eyebrow height, cheekbone shape or nose center can make a nearly level frame look crooked.

Fitting therefore considers both geometric frame alignment and visual balance on the wearer.

“Level” on a face is not the same as mechanically matching the frame to one eyebrow or cheek line. Those facial landmarks may themselves be asymmetric, and chasing them can worsen lens position or nose support. Consider cosmetic balance together with where each eye sits in the lens, pressure at the nose and ears, and stability during wear.

SOLUTION GUIDE

Solutions at a glance

GLANOS FITTING CHECK

GLANOS fitting check order

1. Front
   Check the frame for twist.
2. Nose pads
   Compare left-right height, angle and contact.
3. Width
   Check for large differences in side pressure.
4. Temple bend
   Adjust for the actual ear height and position.

CAUTION

The two sides do not have to look identical

GLANOS EYEWEAR

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