Key point first

There is no single bend point that fits everyone. The temple should form a natural curve around the ear without concentrating pressure at one point.

01 · BEND START

Look at where the ear begins and the path of the temple

The temple passes over the ear and gradually continues into the rear curve.

If it drops sharply before reaching the ear, it can press on the upper ear or side of the head.

If it travels far beyond the ear with almost no useful curve and the frame moves forward easily, bend position and temple length may need review.

02 · CURVE

The goal is not one sharp bend

A good temple fit is closer to a smooth curve distributed over several points along the ear contour.

A sudden hook at one point can concentrate pressure in a small area.

The required curve varies with frame design and material.

03 · DOWNWARD PRESSURE

Too much downward pressure causes discomfort

Deeply bending the temple to stop slipping can initially feel very secure.

Over longer wear it can create pain or a pulling sensation behind the ear.

Glasses are not meant to hang from the ears.

04 · FRONT-BACK HOLD

Rear support should only limit forward movement as needed

The temple bend helps reduce forward migration and stabilize the final wearing position.

It should not be used to compensate aggressively for an incorrect bridge, nose-pad fit or frame width.

05 · LEFT-RIGHT DIFFERENCE

The two bends may need to differ

Ear height, front-back position and the contour behind each ear may not be identical.

So the two temple curves do not need to be mechanically identical as long as the final result is comfortable and stable.

SOLUTION GUIDE

Solutions at a glance

Does the bend start too early and sharply?

Check pressure on the upper ear.

Is one point carrying most of the pressure?

Check whether the curve is smooth.

Does the frame still move forward easily?

Check whether rear support is sufficient.

Is there pain after long wear?

Check bend depth and pressure.

Are the ears asymmetric?

Adjust each side to the wearer rather than forcing symmetry.

GLANOS FITTING CHECK

GLANOS fitting check order

  1. Front
    Check frame alignment first.
  2. Nose pads / bridge
    Stabilize the front wearing position.
  3. Width
    Check that the temples run naturally toward the ears.
  4. Temple bend
    Finally shape a smooth curve that follows the ear contour.

CAUTION

Do not solve slipping with the temple bend alone

If the front fit or frame width is wrong, making the rear bend tighter leaves the original problem in place and only increases pressure.

GLANOS EYEWEAR

There is a reason glasses feel uncomfortable.

CATEGORYTemple / Fitting
TOPICTemple bend
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