When should nose pads be replaced?

01 · DISCOLORATION

Heavy discoloration is a reason to inspect the pad

Clear or translucent pads can become yellowed or cloudy with time.

Discoloration alone does not prove a functional problem, but it can indicate long use or accumulated contamination, so inspect the surface, elasticity and damage as well.

02 · HARDENING

Check the pad if the contact feel has changed

Soft pads, including silicone-type products, can change in elasticity or surface feel after long use depending on formulation and environment.

If they feel markedly harder or more slippery than before and cleaning does not restore them, replacement may be reasonable.

03 · SLIPPING

If cleaning does not fix slipping, inspect both pad and fitting

Sebum and cosmetics can change the friction characteristics of the pad surface.

If the frame still slips more than before after cleaning, inspect pad condition but also check temple spread and other fitting changes.

04 · DAMAGE

Cracked or deformed pads should be replaced

Tears, cracks or damaged edges can irritate the skin.

If a pad repeatedly rotates abnormally or the mount feels loose, inspect the screw, pad box and pad arm as well as the pad itself.

05 · FIT AFTER REPLACEMENT

Refit after installing new pads

Even pads sold as the same size can differ slightly in thickness, curvature and material.

After replacement, recheck wearing height, vertex distance, contact area and left-right balance.

SOLUTION GUIDE

Solutions at a glance

GLANOS FITTING CHECK

GLANOS fitting check order

1. Front
   Check overall frame alignment.
2. Nose pads
   Check new pad thickness, curvature, angle and contact.
3. Width
   Check side support.
4. Temple bend
   Refine the final wearing position.

CAUTION

Do not replace pads simply because a certain amount of time has passed

GLANOS EYEWEAR

There is a reason glasses feel uncomfortable.