Fitting glasses to your nose involves adjusting the nose pads to ensure a comfortable and secure fit. The goal is to have your glasses feel balanced and evenly distributed across the bridge of your nose, avoiding slipping or pinching.
Adjusting Nose Pads for Optimal Fit
The primary way to fit glasses to your nose is by adjusting the nose pads. Here's how:
- Glasses Sliding Down: If your glasses tend to slide down your nose or sit too low, the nose pads need to be adjusted inward. This increases the contact and grip on your nose, preventing slippage.
- To adjust, gently use your fingers or specialized tools to push the nose pads closer together.
- Glasses Pinching or Sitting Too High: Conversely, if your glasses pinch your nose or sit too high, the nose pads need to be adjusted outwards. This will reduce the pressure and allow the glasses to sit more comfortably.
- Carefully adjust the pads by moving them further apart using your fingers or tools.
Ensuring Balanced Fit
It is essential that the frames are balanced and feel evenly distributed across the bridge of the nose. This balance is achieved by adjusting the nose pads to the correct position for your unique nose shape and size.
- Check for Even Weight Distribution: The glasses should not feel heavier on one side.
- Proper Contact: The nose pads must make sufficient contact with the sides of your nose without being too tight or too loose.
When to Seek Professional Help
If you're struggling to adjust your glasses yourself, it's best to seek professional help from an optician. They have the experience and tools to make precise adjustments ensuring a good fit.
