01 · HOLD
Rear support helps limit forward movement
When the temple tip follows the contour behind the ear naturally, it can help reduce forward slipping.
This supports positional stability during normal daily movement.
But rear support should not be responsible for the whole fit.
More wrap behind the ear can increase contact length and friction, but retention does not keep improving in direct proportion once the necessary support is reached. If the curve becomes too deep, contact can concentrate at a few points and create pressure without adding useful stability.
02 · TOO MUCH BEND
Too much wrap increases pressure behind the ear
If the bend is too deep or the curve radius is too tight, the temple can pull downward or forward on the ear area.
It may feel extremely secure at first, but pain or deep marks can develop over time.
03 · FRONT PROBLEM
Rear tightening can compensate for an unresolved front problem
If the bridge does not fit, the nose pads slip or the frame is too loose laterally, tightening only behind the ears can reduce movement temporarily.
The front-contact and overall-balance problems remain, so this is not a good fitting solution.
Holding a poorly supported frame tightly from behind may reduce movement while redistributing load abnormally between the nose and ears. Correct bridge or pad support and frame width first, then use only the amount of posterior temple support needed for stability.
04 · TEMPLE LENGTH
A short temple makes a deep bend more uncomfortable
If the temple is short and bends deeply before the ear, pressure tends to concentrate in a smaller area.
Even with adequate length, the wrong bend position and curve can cause discomfort.
Temple length, ear position and curve should be considered together.
05 · BALANCE
Use only the amount of rear support that is needed
If the glasses remain reasonably stable during normal head movement without persistent pain or strong pulling behind the ears, the support is closer to an appropriate level.
Good fitting is not about locking the frame behind the ears; it is about different contact points sharing their roles.
Final fitting should be checked during movement, not only while the wearer sits still facing forward. Looking down, turning the head and making a light facial expression should not cause large frame movement or a sudden increase in pressure behind the ears.
SOLUTION GUIDE
Solutions at a glance
Check bend depth and curve.
Check whether pressure is concentrated.
Check temple length and bend position.
Recheck frame width and the whole fitting.
GLANOS FITTING CHECK
GLANOS fitting check order
- Front
Check the frame’s reference condition. - Nose pads / bridge
Check front support and the cause of slipping. - Width
Make sure the temples are not over-tight. - Temple bend
Use only the amount of behind-ear support required.
CAUTION
Do not fit glasses as if locking them behind the ears
A good fit is not created by strong rear grip. The nose, frame width, temples and rear curve each contribute to keeping the wearing position stable.
GLANOS EYEWEAR
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