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How do you adjust flat nose glasses?

Published in Eyeglass Adjustment 3 mins read

To adjust glasses for a flat nose, you need to manipulate the nose pads using a specific technique. Here’s how:

Adjusting Nose Pads for Flat Nose Bridges

The key to a good fit for glasses on a flat nose bridge is often in the nose pad adjustment. The video "How to adjust the nosepads of your glasses - YouTube" explains how this is done. Here is how to adjust glasses for a better fit:

  1. Secure the Frame: Hold the frame of your glasses securely with one hand. This ensures that you don’t accidentally break the frame while adjusting the nose pads. As the video at 0:05 shows, you must firmly hold the glasses.

  2. Grip the Nose Pad: Use the thumb and forefinger of your other hand to grip both the nose pad and the arm that attaches it to the frame. The video at 0:09 emphasizes gripping both the pad and the pad arm.

  3. Make Adjustments: The video also shows that you can gently push the nose pad arms together if your glasses are too wide on your face or pull them apart if they are too tight, with gentle force.

    • If your glasses are sitting too low or sliding down your nose, you may need to bring the nose pads closer together.
    • If your glasses are too tight on your nose, you may need to gently move the nose pads farther apart.

Tips for Adjusting Glasses:

  • Use Gentle Pressure: Always use gentle pressure to avoid breaking the frame or the nose pad arms.
  • Small Adjustments: Make small adjustments at a time, then try on your glasses to see if you've achieved the desired fit.
  • Symmetry: Try to adjust both nose pads equally to maintain balance.
  • Consider Professional Help: If you are unsure about adjusting your glasses yourself or if the adjustments are not working, visit your optometrist to have a professional adjustment performed.

Here's a table summarizing the adjustment process:

Step Action
1. Secure Frame Hold the frame firmly with one hand.
2. Grip Nose Pad Grip the nose pad and the arm with your thumb and forefinger.
3. Adjust Gently move the nose pads closer together or further apart as needed.
4. Try On Place glasses on and check to see if the adjustment is sufficient.

By following these steps, you can often improve the fit of your glasses if you have a flat nose bridge.

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