Best explanation ever. Have worn glasses for decades and progressives for around 20 years. If they're not adjusted well, it's miserable. At times I've gone to two and three different opticians trying to have them done correctly. This video helps me understand what the correct fix would be for the various issues. Thank you!
I've had these glasses with nose pads sitting for awhile but never got them to feel comfortable enough to wear them for long periods and I was unsure on the adjustments. This video helped a lot! Got them almost perfect in one shot, thank you!
thank you for watching and I'm so happy you were able to resolve the issue with your nose pads! uncomfortable glasses are the WORST :( I'm here if you ever have any more questions or challenges! Enjoy your day :)
you are welcome :) thank you for the feedback. because of your comment, I'm creating a shareable one pager with included link to video. I'll share here when complete!
I have very bad eyesight so my glasses have to be adjusted just perfectly so that I can even see out of them properly. I have tried so many different optical providers and it is extremely difficult to find someone who can adjust properly. Believe it or not, even though it is hit or miss because of high turnover rates, Walmart has some of the better adjusters. I am hoping I can learn to do it myself. I am going to practice on my old frames.
Thank you for sharing your experience! I love that you are eager to learn how to adjust your own frames, knowing how to adjust is empowering. Especially when it is so crucial to your eyesight. Keep learning and let me know how I can help!
Thanks for the feedback but I’m sorry to hear about this issue for you :( my last advice would be to try adding more tension or pressure on the temples to ease the weight on the bridge. You can also try softer nose pads if yours are removable. Look for extra soft (pillow) nose pads.
I’ve gotten my glasses adjusted so many times and still have red sore spots. I’ve tried different types of nose pads as well. Nothing has helped it. I have metal frames so they are pretty light. I guess my issue just comes from me having -4.75 prescription for both eyes and maybe my lenses are just too heavy. Next time I will get high index lenses. I also struggle finding glasses frames that fit my face because my face is quite narrow. Sighhh the struggle is real.
Thank you for engaging with the channel and sharing your story! That’s frustrating 🙃 I’ve had that issue before too. tightening the temple arms and even curving behind the ear more can sometimes help with red marks but it sounds like you have already tried that adjustment. You are right on with high index lenses next time. Another great insight is when you mentioned the fit, finding the right fit can impact the size of the lens. If a lens/frame is too big for you, it also adds a lot of unnecessary weight. This design is something to keep in mind your next time around… this one fits more narrow, the round shape helps cut down on the amount of lens material and the frame is already light weight to start with! enjoyoptical.co/products/path-530-gm
I think you can also way down the arms of the glasses tomtaoe pressure off the nose pads as well. Imthink you can use the grip/non slip rubber rings. Maybe its just wishful thinking
This was good information for people with glasses that have adjustable nose pads. However mine are plastic and are a part of the frame, so they aren't adjustable. The plastic nose pads leave red marks AND indentations on the bridge of my nose. The pieces that sit over my ears leave indentations on the side of my head too. The optometrist adjusted them but the adjustments made no difference. She told me that people have to wear the frames for about an hour in order to know whether or not there will be problems. I'm going to return these and see if I can exchange them for a different pair. I thought about ordering silicone nose pads but so far all the reviews I've read only mention that the pads prevent the glasses from slipping with no mention at all about red marks and indentation. Mine don't slip so the nose pads probably won't help, right?
thank you for watching the video and excellent question! I am sorry for the issue you are having with your glasses. If you were only getting red marks (feeling pressure) on your nose OR sides of the head, I would say these glasses could be adjusted to fit. BUT because you are getting pressure on BOTH, I would say you are making the right call to reselect a new pair that is lighter and fits well. Adding nose pads to the current pair WILL NOT help with pressure or weight, only slipping as you mentioned. I'm happy to consult further at no charge if you want to connect, you can reach me at josh@enjoyoptical.co thanks again for engaging in this community!
I’ve got the same problem and same type of glasses. There’s a tender pain now when I press one side of my nose, as well as dent and redness. The problem in my case could possibly be because I had surgery there years ago to remove a basal cell carcinoma. Sometimes I put a foam earplug on the bridge of my nose to hold out the glasses away from my face and nose, but obviously that’s only a temporary solution.
Thank you for the feedback, Christopher! Comments like this is why I keep creating videos :) Let me know if you have any further questions about glasses!
My main problem was not addressed and there may not be a solution. I have a very thin bony bridge. Adjustments do not work. Oversized bridge pads do not work. I have sewn soft rubber cups over the pads, but that does not work. It works better than anything else, but still leaves a large red area that aches. Contact lenses are out of the question for me as my eyes are deep set, and I'm 78 years old and do not want the aggravation. So other than some sort of band over my head holding the glasses off my nose, I don't know what to do. Any ideas? Thanks.
Thank you, my plastic frames keep touching my eyelashes. Ever since I bought a metal frame with nose pads I've had the same smudge on the top of the lenses. Now I do not have that problem. Thank you !!
Wow! Thank you for sharing how this video helped you 🙏🏽 that is the reason I created this channel 🙌🏽 I have one possible solution for fixing your plastic frames, if you are interested I’ll create a video, just let me know!
I am having the same problem with the red marks on my nose. My glasses don't have nose pads either. The thing is my last didn't have them either and I never had a problem with them. These new glasses are a nightmare. I spent a lot of money on these.
Hello Robert! Thank you for watching the video and commenting… one solution you can try is that if you tighten the temples, it will take some pressure off the bridge of your nose… if you need advice on how to tighten the temples, let me know and I’ll make a video for you!
You are welcome! Thank you for watching :) I would not use warm water to adjust the nose pads but you can use heat (warm water or a blowdryer) to adjust the temples on plastic (or acetate) frames. This would be relative to red marks or issues with your bridge fit, because there are times to tighten the temple (move it towards your head, by your ear) in order to remove some pressure from the bridge of your nose. One obvious caution is too much heat from water or a blowdryer, can damage your frame and the lenses can become "crazed" at certain temperatures. If you want more detailed info, feel free to message me at josh@enjoyoptical.co :) Thanks again for watching!
yes, I have also experienced this, must be something to do with the silicone. most optical retailers stock replacement pads for the frames they sell and my favorite solution is the frames we sell that have titanium nose pads that never wear down! thanks for watching and sharing your eyewear insight :)
My nose pads feel like they ‘stick’ -feel like they should be hard rather than pliable - I think the problem might be where they sit on my nose - thoughts?
great question! typically when I've heard the complaint of sticking, it's just the style of pads. You can try fresh nose pads, that can help. Placement on the bridge doesn't affect the stickiness as far as I know. thanks for watching!
thanks for watching and great question! this simple video may help... th-cam.com/users/shortsa7md6OENs7o?si=EUYvRXzCDoLorhcJ most of the time you can adjust the frame (not nose pads) to make the glasses straight on your face. You can also adjust the nose pads. I'll create a video on this for you soon, but the basic rule is if you move the nose pad up (or widen it) it will cause the frame to lower on that side. If you move the nose pad down (or make it more narrow) it will cause the frame to be raised on that side. Determine which side needs to go above or down and adjust accordingly :) video coming soon!
Thank you I been watching this video a few times it has helped one question can you pull it outwards but also away from the frame every time I move the nose pads away from the frames to sit farther from my face it bends away from being outwards if that make sense
Thank you for the question and for watching! I don’t totally understand the question. Can you rephrase? Or I’m always happy to jump on a call to help… email me here if you want to schedule a call: josh@enjoyoptical.co
Thanks for watching and for the question! Here is a quick tutorial on how to adjust if your glasses are slipping 🤙🏼 th-cam.com/users/shortsF3rQ7_2TztE?feature=share I’m happy to walk you through a more detailed explanation if you want! Just message me at josh@enjoyoptical.co
Great question, thanks for watching the video :) Are your nose pads metal? If metal, they will NOT require heat. Some nose pads require more force to adjust. I would also add the caution that some nose pads are more apt to break as well. Use caution but it can take more force than expected for such a small device :)
@@myglassesguy that sucks bc one of them is bent away from my nose. I feel asleep with them on and woke up on top of them. One of the arms came off but I was able to fix it. At the time I didn't realize one of the nose pads was broken. Over the next couple months I've had to adjust the arms more and more to keep my glasses from slipping down my nose. A few weeks ago I noticed that one pad is really different from the other as it is bent away from my nose. I really appreciate you getting back to me.
Hello! Thank you for watching the video and for engaging with a question… the rainbow experience is probably 1 of 2 things: 1. The edge of the lens is causing a reflection bc of the polish 2. It could be the anti reflective coating on your lens, that can sometimes cause the rainbow effect as well
@@courage_living if it is problem #1 - the new lenses that are left matte finished instead of polished will help | for problem #2 - you can have new lenses remade with an anti-reflective coating that does not cause the rainbow effect | I am here to help with new lenses through our optical if you would like, simply email me directly josh@enjoyoptical.co
It may be the chromatic aberration effect. It's noticable in polymer lenses starting from index 1.60. An 1.5 (CR-39) and Trivex don't have noticable chromatic aberrations and provide the best optical quality of all plastic lenses. However, CR-39 usually is not a material of choice for rimless/half frames glasses, but Trivex is. Also, they are not the thinnest lenses out there so if you have a strong prescription that may a point to consider.
Great question, Justin, thanks for watching! If your frame doesn’t have nosepads and you are getting red marks on your nose, you can adjust the temples to be tighter on the sides of your head. By tightening the frame on your head, near your ears, you can relieve some of the weight and strain on the bridge of your nose. I can create a video showing how to make this adjustment if that would be helpful?
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I got red marks on my nose bridge and now it feels so much better with manual adjustment thank you
Best explanation ever. Have worn glasses for decades and progressives for around 20 years. If they're not adjusted well, it's miserable. At times I've gone to two and three different opticians trying to have them done correctly. This video helps me understand what the correct fix would be for the various issues. Thank you!
wow, thank you for the kind words! I'm glad this was helpful. Thank you for watching and engaging with the video :)
I've had these glasses with nose pads sitting for awhile but never got them to feel comfortable enough to wear them for long periods and I was unsure on the adjustments. This video helped a lot! Got them almost perfect in one shot, thank you!
thank you for watching and I'm so happy you were able to resolve the issue with your nose pads! uncomfortable glasses are the WORST :( I'm here if you ever have any more questions or challenges! Enjoy your day :)
Thank you for this. My glasses were pinching my nose, and leaving annoying red-marks - but now they're a lot more comfortable to wear.
GREAT NEWS! We created this channel to help people like you, thanks for watching :)
I wish this were downloadable, it's a great resource! Thank you so much!
you are welcome :) thank you for the feedback. because of your comment, I'm creating a shareable one pager with included link to video. I'll share here when complete!
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OMG, thank you!! My glasses are much more comfortable now! Sweet relief!
I have very bad eyesight so my glasses have to be adjusted just perfectly so that I can even see out of them properly. I have tried so many different optical providers and it is extremely difficult to find someone who can adjust properly. Believe it or not, even though it is hit or miss because of high turnover rates, Walmart has some of the better adjusters. I am hoping I can learn to do it myself. I am going to practice on my old frames.
Thank you for sharing your experience! I love that you are eager to learn how to adjust your own frames, knowing how to adjust is empowering. Especially when it is so crucial to your eyesight. Keep learning and let me know how I can help!
Excellent tips. Sadly, my nose lacks dominant bridge presence and I find the nose pads just digging in my skin. 😞
Thanks for the feedback but I’m sorry to hear about this issue for you :( my last advice would be to try adding more tension or pressure on the temples to ease the weight on the bridge. You can also try softer nose pads if yours are removable. Look for extra soft (pillow) nose pads.
Omg...thank you so much that helped so much...they stopped cutting into the bridge of my nose...
I’ve gotten my glasses adjusted so many times and still have red sore spots. I’ve tried different types of nose pads as well. Nothing has helped it. I have metal frames so they are pretty light. I guess my issue just comes from me having -4.75 prescription for both eyes and maybe my lenses are just too heavy. Next time I will get high index lenses. I also struggle finding glasses frames that fit my face because my face is quite narrow. Sighhh the struggle is real.
Thank you for engaging with the channel and sharing your story! That’s frustrating 🙃 I’ve had that issue before too. tightening the temple arms and even curving behind the ear more can sometimes help with red marks but it sounds like you have already tried that adjustment.
You are right on with high index lenses next time. Another great insight is when you mentioned the fit, finding the right fit can impact the size of the lens. If a lens/frame is too big for you, it also adds a lot of unnecessary weight.
This design is something to keep in mind your next time around… this one fits more narrow, the round shape helps cut down on the amount of lens material and the frame is already light weight to start with! enjoyoptical.co/products/path-530-gm
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Thank you so much! Your video was helpful, and I was able to get my nose pads adjusted correctly.
Great news! Thank you for sharing your success story and for watching :) enjoy your day!
Very helpful. I just got my prescription glasses and have red marks on my nose
thank you for the feedback, glad it helped. It's a very common challenge for glasses wearers
I think you can also way down the arms of the glasses tomtaoe pressure off the nose pads as well. Imthink you can use the grip/non slip rubber rings. Maybe its just wishful thinking
This was good information for people with glasses that have adjustable nose pads. However mine are plastic and are a part of the frame, so they aren't adjustable. The plastic nose pads leave red marks AND indentations on the bridge of my nose. The pieces that sit over my ears leave indentations on the side of my head too. The optometrist adjusted them but the adjustments made no difference. She told me that people have to wear the frames for about an hour in order to know whether or not there will be problems. I'm going to return these and see if I can exchange them for a different pair. I thought about ordering silicone nose pads but so far all the reviews I've read only mention that the pads prevent the glasses from slipping with no mention at all about red marks and indentation. Mine don't slip so the nose pads probably won't help, right?
thank you for watching the video and excellent question! I am sorry for the issue you are having with your glasses. If you were only getting red marks (feeling pressure) on your nose OR sides of the head, I would say these glasses could be adjusted to fit. BUT because you are getting pressure on BOTH, I would say you are making the right call to reselect a new pair that is lighter and fits well. Adding nose pads to the current pair WILL NOT help with pressure or weight, only slipping as you mentioned. I'm happy to consult further at no charge if you want to connect, you can reach me at josh@enjoyoptical.co thanks again for engaging in this community!
I’ve got the same problem and same type of glasses. There’s a tender pain now when I press one side of my nose, as well as dent and redness. The problem in my case could possibly be because I had surgery there years ago to remove a basal cell carcinoma. Sometimes I put a foam earplug on the bridge of my nose to hold out the glasses away from my face and nose, but obviously that’s only a temporary solution.
wow, good tutorial. I needed this.
Thank you for watching and sharing your feedback! I’m happy you found value in the content :)
THis was excellent! Thanks. My glasses feel a whole lot better on my face.
Thank you for the feedback, Christopher! Comments like this is why I keep creating videos :) Let me know if you have any further questions about glasses!
Can the nose pad area be adjusted on plastic frames that are all one piece?
i love this guy!
Great video! Thanks so much!
Thanks!! Was very helpful for me
you are so kind! thank you for contributing with your feedback :)
My main problem was not addressed and there may not be a solution. I have a very thin bony bridge. Adjustments do not work. Oversized bridge pads do not work. I have sewn soft rubber cups over the pads, but that does not work. It works better than anything else, but still leaves a large red area that aches. Contact lenses are out of the question for me as my eyes are deep set, and I'm 78 years old and do not want the aggravation. So other than some sort of band over my head holding the glasses off my nose, I don't know what to do. Any ideas? Thanks.
Thank you! Very detailed, instructional, and to the point.
Thank you for the feedback, Katie! I’m glad it was helpful 🙏🏽 Enjoy your day!
so thorough! ty!!
Thank you for the video. I am glad I found your video. Very helpful tips. 🙏😇
Thank for sharing your feedback! I’m glad it was helpful 🙏🏽 Enjoy your day!
3:05 for red marks
Thank You!
Thank you, my plastic frames keep touching my eyelashes. Ever since I bought a metal frame with nose pads I've had the same smudge on the top of the lenses. Now I do not have that problem. Thank you !!
Wow! Thank you for sharing how this video helped you 🙏🏽 that is the reason I created this channel 🙌🏽 I have one possible solution for fixing your plastic frames, if you are interested I’ll create a video, just let me know!
@@myglassesguy Sorry I don't use that frame anymore, my prescription changed.
I would be interested in a video on how to adjust plastic frames.
Thanks a lot for the helpful video.
Glad it was helpful! thank you for watching :) enjoy the day!
Great video !!
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching!
I am having the same problem with the red marks on my nose. My glasses don't have nose pads either. The thing is my last didn't have them either and I never had a problem with them. These new glasses are a nightmare. I spent a lot of money on these.
Hello Robert! Thank you for watching the video and commenting… one solution you can try is that if you tighten the temples, it will take some pressure off the bridge of your nose… if you need advice on how to tighten the temples, let me know and I’ll make a video for you!
A video on tightening the temples sounds great. Thank you for your helpful videos.
Hello Robert. What about the video for plastic nose pads? Thank you!
Thank you for your advise...🤝👍👍
You are welcome, thank you for watching and sharing your kind words :)
Thank you for the video. Would it be useful to rinse the frame in warm water before adjusting the nose pads?
You are welcome! Thank you for watching :) I would not use warm water to adjust the nose pads but you can use heat (warm water or a blowdryer) to adjust the temples on plastic (or acetate) frames. This would be relative to red marks or issues with your bridge fit, because there are times to tighten the temple (move it towards your head, by your ear) in order to remove some pressure from the bridge of your nose. One obvious caution is too much heat from water or a blowdryer, can damage your frame and the lenses can become "crazed" at certain temperatures. If you want more detailed info, feel free to message me at josh@enjoyoptical.co :) Thanks again for watching!
Thank you, that was helpful🌻
Thank you for sharing your feedback! 🙌🏽 enjoy your day 😃
instant fix. Thanks!
Glad it helped! Thank you for watching 🙌🏽
Thank you so much!
:) thank you for watching and engaging with our content! Enjoy the day :)
Thank you thank you thank you ☺️… did I say thank you 😊
you are so kind! thank you for sharing and watching :)
Nice Information
i dont know why. i have changed eyeglasses for like 5-6 times. The nose pads were soft after a couple years, they became hard rubber. i wonder why.
yes, I have also experienced this, must be something to do with the silicone. most optical retailers stock replacement pads for the frames they sell and my favorite solution is the frames we sell that have titanium nose pads that never wear down! thanks for watching and sharing your eyewear insight :)
My nose pads feel like they ‘stick’ -feel like they should be hard rather than pliable - I think the problem might be where they sit on my nose - thoughts?
great question! typically when I've heard the complaint of sticking, it's just the style of pads. You can try fresh nose pads, that can help. Placement on the bridge doesn't affect the stickiness as far as I know. thanks for watching!
how to adjust the nose pads, if your ears are not symmetric and its difficult to make the frame straight? Thank you in advance :)
thanks for watching and great question! this simple video may help... th-cam.com/users/shortsa7md6OENs7o?si=EUYvRXzCDoLorhcJ
most of the time you can adjust the frame (not nose pads) to make the glasses straight on your face. You can also adjust the nose pads. I'll create a video on this for you soon, but the basic rule is if you move the nose pad up (or widen it) it will cause the frame to lower on that side. If you move the nose pad down (or make it more narrow) it will cause the frame to be raised on that side. Determine which side needs to go above or down and adjust accordingly :) video coming soon!
Thank you I been watching this video a few times it has helped one question can you pull it outwards but also away from the frame every time I move the nose pads away from the frames to sit farther from my face it bends away from being outwards if that make sense
Thank you for the question and for watching! I don’t totally understand the question. Can you rephrase? Or I’m always happy to jump on a call to help… email me here if you want to schedule a call: josh@enjoyoptical.co
I don’t have nose pads and have this issue :(
adjusting isnt enough i need softer ones
thanks for watching, excellent point, sometimes that is the only solution!
What do I adjust if they keep sliding down my nose?
Thanks for watching and for the question! Here is a quick tutorial on how to adjust if your glasses are slipping 🤙🏼
th-cam.com/users/shortsF3rQ7_2TztE?feature=share
I’m happy to walk you through a more detailed explanation if you want! Just message me at josh@enjoyoptical.co
@@myglassesguy Thanks! I'm going to try this tonight.
My issue is my nose pads look adjustable but are difficult to move. Do I need to hear them up somehow?
Great question, thanks for watching the video :) Are your nose pads metal? If metal, they will NOT require heat. Some nose pads require more force to adjust. I would also add the caution that some nose pads are more apt to break as well. Use caution but it can take more force than expected for such a small device :)
@@myglassesguy They are plastic with 2 metal rods imbedded in the plastic.
@@myglassesguy The frames are Oakley voltage. They are several years old.
@@chrisgulbranson5867 Hey Chris, sorry for the delayed response here, with your particular frame, the nose pads are not adjustable :(
@@myglassesguy that sucks bc one of them is bent away from my nose. I feel asleep with them on and woke up on top of them. One of the arms came off but I was able to fix it. At the time I didn't realize one of the nose pads was broken. Over the next couple months I've had to adjust the arms more and more to keep my glasses from slipping down my nose. A few weeks ago I noticed that one pad is really different from the other as it is bent away from my nose.
I really appreciate you getting back to me.
any idea why I could see 'rainbows' at the side of the lens when I wear my half frame lens?
Hello! Thank you for watching the video and for engaging with a question… the rainbow experience is probably 1 of 2 things: 1. The edge of the lens is causing a reflection bc of the polish 2. It could be the anti reflective coating on your lens, that can sometimes cause the rainbow effect as well
@@myglassesguy is there any ways to fix it? Will changing the lens do anything?
@@courage_living if it is problem #1 - the new lenses that are left matte finished instead of polished will help | for problem #2 - you can have new lenses remade with an anti-reflective coating that does not cause the rainbow effect | I am here to help with new lenses through our optical if you would like, simply email me directly josh@enjoyoptical.co
@@myglassesguy thanks for ur advice! unfortunately I reside in Asia
It may be the chromatic aberration effect. It's noticable in polymer lenses starting from index 1.60. An 1.5 (CR-39) and Trivex don't have noticable chromatic aberrations and provide the best optical quality of all plastic lenses. However, CR-39 usually is not a material of choice for rimless/half frames glasses, but Trivex is. Also, they are not the thinnest lenses out there so if you have a strong prescription that may a point to consider.
My glasses don't have those so what do?
Great question, Justin, thanks for watching! If your frame doesn’t have nosepads and you are getting red marks on your nose, you can adjust the temples to be tighter on the sides of your head. By tightening the frame on your head, near your ears, you can relieve some of the weight and strain on the bridge of your nose. I can create a video showing how to make this adjustment if that would be helpful?
@@myglassesguy a video demonstrating that would be very helpful! Thanks!
@@bbjonas4233 just for you! Let me know if this helps :) th-cam.com/video/n2pFNoUlhsY/w-d-xo.html