A situation familiar to many users of spectacle optics is traces from the nose pads of the frame in the form of compression, bruises, redness on the bridge of the nose, sometimes even ending in bedsores. What is the reason for this phenomenon? How to eliminate it and is it possible to get rid of dents on the nose?
Why do marks from glasses remain on the bridge of the nose?
There may be several reasons, but the most relevant of them are: incorrectly selected shape and size of the product for your face type, as well as individual skin reaction. Let's look at each of them separately.
Wrong form selected
This is the most basic factor in the origin of the resulting stains. This could be due to frames that are not the right size or incorrectly positioned nose pads. If the area of the nose pads is disproportionate to the volume and weight of the frame, then you cannot avoid squeezing. Also, heavy glass lenses in a light plastic frame can cause similar phenomena.
The perfect fit of the glasses will not allow them to slide down or rise up.The offset indicates that the bridge of the frame does not match the width of the bridge of the nose.
This is how the skin reacts
It happens that all of the above signs have nothing to do with your favorite and incredibly comfortable optics. But traces of compression on the face are still present. The reason for this may be individual intolerance to the skin.
How to fix the situation?
In the first case, if there are plastic or silicone fixing pads, they can be adjusted to your volume by contacting an optical salon. For those who like to fix everything with their own hands, there is an opportunity to do it themselves - bring the stops together or move them apart. Just don't overdo it, otherwise you'll have to bend it in the opposite direction.. And ductile metal tends to bend and break. Do this gradually, trying it on several times.
When the cause of a defect in delicate skin is its hypersensitivity, it is recommended to do a light massage. Additionally, another correction tool is purchased that differs in shape and size so that they can be changed among themselves several times a day. This will provide an opportunity to periodically “rest” the areas subject to regular compression.
Deformed frames can also leave marks on the bridge of the nose.. Therefore, it is important to handle it carefully during use and follow the storage rules:
- store glasses and carry them with you only in a hard case;
- remove and put on, strictly holding the temples with both hands;
- before undressing, remove your glasses and put them aside;
- do not use them as a headband, since when they are on the head, they bend and lose their shape;
- Carry out a monthly preventive inspection and fix the bolts with a mini-screwdriver;
- Don't go to bed without taking off your glasses.
To choose the right model of sunglasses, in addition to color and appearance, pay attention to the symbols indicated on the arms. This also helps when purchasing online the right optics that fit your parameters.
Serious manufacturers of glasses mark their products not only with symbols representing the brand name, country of manufacture, model number, year of manufacture, series and color of lenses in Latin letters. But also specific signs indicating dimensions. How to decipher them? Please note the following signs:
- $ – the length of the temples from the hinge to the edge;
- # – the width of the lens in its largest part;
- @ – size of the bridge between the lenses.
When buying glasses from an online optician, show interest in the data indicated in the product description, such as the width of the bridge or the width of the bridge of the nose. Their sizes vary from 14 to 24 mm. As an example, you can take the most comfortable old glasses and measure them in this area. For children and narrow faces, sizes 14–18 mm are suitable. For people with a wide nose and large features, the most appropriate range is 18–24 mm.
The length of the temples is also of great importance, it must exactly match your volume so that the frame fits snugly, did not vibrate or move to the sides when moving. Then the load on the bridge of the nose is reduced.
Also try choosing solid cast with frame stops. The density and area of contact changes, which gives a positive result and relieves you of dermatological defects.
When purchasing, pay attention quality of nose pads. In cheap models, they often have a pointed bottom edge, unevenness and other imperfections, and this can cause microtrauma and pushing through certain areas.
In conclusion, I would like to note that an adequate choice of glasses for any purpose, be it corrective, sunglasses, driving glasses or fashion glasses, plays a big role in maintaining your health. A subtle approach, attentiveness and competence in this matter will make it possible to choose the most successful and comfortable option.
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