01 · NOSE SLOPE
Every nose has a different slope
The side of the nose has different slopes vertically and front-to-back.
That is why the same pad angle cannot be used for everyone, and matching the pad to the actual surface makes stable contact easier.
Pad angle is not a one-axis problem. The side of the nose has both vertical and fore-aft slopes, so the pad must be oriented in both directions to reduce the chance that one edge makes contact first.
02 · EDGE PRESSURE
If only an edge touches, pressure becomes concentrated
When only the upper or lower edge of a pad contacts the skin, pressure can concentrate in a small area.
If a deep mark appears mainly at one edge, check angle and contact position before simply changing pad size.
Edge contact can indicate that the load is being carried by a small area. However, the pattern of skin marks also depends on pad size, front weight and skin condition, so do not infer the angle from the mark alone; inspect the actual contact pattern.
03 · STABILITY
Poor angle can reduce stable support
If the pad does not contact the nose stably over a reasonable area, side-to-side movement or slipping can increase.
Slipping also depends on skin condition, pad material and the rest of the fitting, so angle should not be treated as the only cause.
04 · LEFT-RIGHT DIFFERENCE
The two pad angles may need to differ
The left and right slopes of the nose are not always identical.
What matters is broad, stable contact on the wearer, not making both pads look mechanically identical.
The goal is not to make the two pads mirror images of each other. If the two sides of the nose differ in height or slope, the final pad angles may also need to differ. What matters is balanced support and stability on the wearer.
05 · PAD MOVEMENT
Swiveling pads also need their real alignment checked
Some nose pads are designed to move or rotate to a certain degree.
Movement alone does not mean the part is broken, but if a pad repeatedly rotates into an abnormal position or touches only at one edge, inspect the pad box, screw and pad arm.
A swiveling pad may move slightly to follow the nasal surface during wear. If it repeatedly reaches an extreme position, flips, or will not stay aligned, inspect the pad box, screw, pad arm alignment and play rather than blaming the pad surface alone.
SOLUTION GUIDE
Solutions at a glance
Check pad angle and nose slope.
Compare left-right pad angle and pressure.
Check contact area, material and total fitting.
Inspect the pad structure, screw and pad arm.
GLANOS FITTING CHECK
GLANOS fitting check order
- Front
Check frame alignment. - Nose pads
Check angle and surface contact. - Width
Check side support. - Temple bend
Check rear stability.
CAUTION
Do not repeatedly bend pad arms at home
Pad arms and pad boxes are small, thin components. Repeated incorrect bending can cause fatigue, deformation or breakage.
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