Key point first

Nose pads should not merely touch the nose. They need to contact at an angle that matches the slope and shape of the nose to reduce pressure concentration and create stable support.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SOLUTION GUIDE

Solutions at a glance

Only one end of the pad presses

Check pad angle and nose slope.

One side leaves a much deeper mark

Compare left-right pad angle and pressure.

The glasses still slip despite having nose pads

Check contact area, material and total fitting.

A pad keeps rotating to one side

Inspect the pad structure, screw and pad arm.

GLANOS FITTING CHECK

GLANOS fitting check order

  1. Front
    Check frame alignment.
  2. Nose pads
    Check angle and surface contact.
  3. Width
    Check side support.
  4. 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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CATEGORYNose pads
TOPICNose-pad angle
FRAMEMetal frame
TAGSGLANOS EYEWEAR

nose-pad angle · nose pads · nose marks · metal glasses · slipping glasses · eyewear fitting