My Nose Hurts! Adjusting Nose Pads On Your Glasses 2.0

[@shellsbellswac1]

I don't mean to sound dramatic but this video was life-changing. Thank you so much for posting this. I was able to adjust my nose pads and they aren't pinching the heck out of my nose anymore!

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Hey a little dramatic never hurt anyone 😝😂. So glad this helped you!!! I've seen some really bad ones over the years that I can imagine fixed is completely transformational 😎

[@CTP8585]

Thank you for posting. I heard what you said but I had no idea which one you turned the pad at all. Please show us clearly which way to turn the pad by close up view. Thanks

[@simonmellor4028]

Wow, I’ve been literally tearing my hair out with frustration. I have huge discomfort on the sides of my nose, but with a few millimetres of adjustment, my glasses now sit perfectly, thanks so much.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Glad to have helped! Thank you for watching! 😁😁

[@gautamchudasama6280]

Kya karna h if new frame avoiding

[@leeknight6040]

Very helpful, thanks! I'm going to try wrapping the lenses in a soft cloth (or perhaps tape) first to avoid any scratches. Cheers!

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Masking tape always works too, but that's another of extra trouble and I usually never have it handy 🤪

[@cjluddeni4662]

Thank you. I have a last pair of glasses- (before) my current pair which I broke. But I hated the before glasses until I saw this video. Thank you- I adjusted them so they are better (progressive) but not perfect. Thank you.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

🥂 glad this helped you!!

[@admagnificat]

I'm 30 seconds into this video and I already love this guy! 👍💯

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

😍 thank you so much!!! 🥰😁

[@TedLester]

Time for Nose Pads 3.0! The nose pads were out of the camera's frame when you made the first adjustment, so I couldn't see just how you moved the pads! That was the main thing I was interested in.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

It is always time for the next version 😎. I’ve redone this one a few times since this with just new naming. None where I really zoom in on just the pad area because in my head it’s relatively straight forward….. but that’s my head that’s been doing this for a little while 😳☠️😂

[@JoshTate]

I used needle nose pliers that I wrapped in heat shrink to prevent it from scratching the lenses. If you have those two things lying around it's way better than spending $20 on that specific tool.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Nice trick! Alternatively plasti dip on a set works in a pinch if you have the time to spare. The real old school thick dip, not the newer sprays 😁.

[@VicharB]

Thanks for the tips, though they were simple it helped me ... a newbie here, as pads were really pushing, now much better; did it with hands.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Just gotta be careful by hand as I’ve snapped a few off that way 😂. So glad it helped you though! That’s the idea, so anyone can understand it better! 😁

[@debgreen4235]

Big help on adjusting nose pads!!

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

I'm glad you found the video helpful! Thanks for the feedback!! 😁

[@googleuser4156]

You look so great on those glasses > blue glasses

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Thanks! I like more of a statement pair (my green has a new place in my heart 🤣) but these are a classic cool for sure!

[@jordanrobinson9797]

i have a similair style glasses, and ive been so frustrated for like 2 years at how they fit, it feels so wonky and off, too close to brows and the cheek on one side, to far from my eye on the other and causes eye strain, it feels like everything about them is wrong and often causes nose pain too, its like the arms and the nosepads are so wrong but every single optician i have taken them to cant fix it or sometimes makes it worse :(

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

For starters the frame probably needs taken back to a complete standard alignment and then adjusted from there, I’ll link a couple videos for you that should get you there, but also keep in mind some metal frames just don’t hold adjustment well at all. How To Make Glasses Fit! No More Glasses Problems. Loose, Slipping, Crooked, We're Gonna Talk! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ-uiaVmnb5lmtE Standard alignment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6O6ZZiojbKhkKssi=9jMKi-0qtLwaQefh

[@nomadninja2369]

I bet way more people need to see this

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

From what I see walking around I would say you're correct 😅

[@IdleBystander1]

The consumer grade pliers I'm seeing have very mixed reviews. As a young guy with a life of glasses wearing ahead of me, $40 for the pro version seems like a small price to pay for decades of comfort. Haven't had great luck with in-store adjustments unfortunately, so I'd prefer to take this in my own hands. I'm living in Germany right now, so that adds a whole 'nother layer of complexity to the search. Anyway, thanks for the video!

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Hmmm that does make it more difficult. I wish i could say I never hear anyone say that about adjustments, but unfortunately, I hear it often :( may be best to try and convince a local optician to order you a pair 🤣

[@thincrediblewho]

Nice video, and I have to admit I was admiring your beard for most of the video. If I could get mine to look that "right" I would grow one.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Man you're gonna hate me, I'm super low maintenance with my beard and basically just wash and trim the overgrowth 😅. Thanks so much for watching and even more for the beard compliments!!! 😁

[@thincrediblewho]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 lol. Not mad, but jealous.

[@stephendor1124]

Many thanks for your video- A great help!

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

You’re welcome! Glad it helped you!

[@q95oldies57]

Yep, they can be a huge pain. I've had a small band aid on my nose for over a year, and not wanting to go get the eye Dr. To fix the glasses. They would just want to sell me new glasses.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Most opticals are more than happy to make this type of adjustment without trying to sell you a new pair :)

[@shinraninja]

ive been a glasses wearer for years now and the past year or 2 have developed an issue that is destroying my life - no matter how many times i adjust how many pairs of glasses i get and how many times ive been the opticians - the nose pads are a constant nuisance and upsetting my nose daily - either too tight and leave big red marks - or too loose and feel like i get sweat marks between them and my nose which is also really uncomfortable- for years non of that seemed an issue - nowadays its all i get

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

y'know, this is one of those wierd cases I would actually recommend consulting a dermatologist just to ensure there is nothing underlying there causing the irritation of glasses just to be entirely unbearable..... The key here is it has been across multiple glasses and numerous adjustments on top of that... the likliehood nobody and no combination got it right this entire time is.... well, probably larger than I would like, but still not super high. I would also recommend moving to a well fitted acetate frame to increase the contact area to reduce discomfort on the next pair :)

[@shinraninja]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 ill give it a look - thank you for your time in responding :)

[@jingleroses]

Same man omg

[@manoonmenna3006]

I'm going through the same issue and I haven't found any solution yet It just drives me crazy Have you found any solution?

[@shinraninja]

@@manoonmenna3006 i bit the bullet and took the risk i had laser eye surgery and no longer need glasses - i went for it because of this issue and it paid off luckily

[@marymmoon1190]

u know that metal line just obove the pads can it also cause pain?

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Of course… but it shouldn’t be sitting on the nose.

[@marymmoon1190]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 how can that be fixed (thnx for the reply by the way)

[@calistautter7776]

The information you've provided is very helpful, and I appreciate it. If I'm adjusting to get them out from my face so my eyelashes don't brush the lenses, I'm assuming I'm taking the same action that you describe for moving them away from the brow. I would like to know if there is a prescribed "spot" at which they should rest on the nose? A target to hit, more or less?

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

You've got it correct :). Honestly it depends on the person and what's comfortable for them. Usually just a mm or two more away from the front is plenty to get them off the lashes :) "typical" placement on the nose will be about 1/3rd down, but this varies pretty wildly, especially for Roman and Greek noses that tend to go high on the face :)

[@indigotears]

I was wondering, what's the difference between doing this with pliers and adjusting it carefully with your hands? Does it put more pressure on the metal? Is it at more risk of breaking? I always appreciate your input and knowledge, this channel is so helpful.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

I’ve snapped far more off with my fingers than pliers :). It’s more precise control over where the torque is applied that’s key. Almost all rotational torque applied by the fingers goes straight to the weld/solder where the bass are fused on, and increases risk of breakage by a LOT.

[@mslady1230]

I hope you are still in the land of the living and in good health! How do you adjust to keep pads from being to tight, thus marking up one’s nose?

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Still around! I’ve done a more recent video that addresses reducing marking specifically: check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5DMe6KkZsyEnck And if that helps you consider dropping a super thanks! 😎

[@Hisnameis4]

Hey make tutorial my glasses hit my cheek 1 side please!

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Great topic vincent! Its a super easy fix, ill get the video up soon. In the mean time, the offending cheek hitter, the temple (arm, bow, whatever your name of choice is) needs to be brought inwards towards the other temple to balance it out. Often the easiest way to do this is 1/4 of the way back from the front of the temple bend inwards. You want both temples parallel to each other 😁

[@Samual_33]

The metal loop part of the nose pad is it better to have it closer to the frame or can I pull it out so the pad sits back further on the nose? No matter how wide or narrow I make the whole pad I get red painful marks on each side of my nose can't wear them for more than an hour. It's a shame as I have astigmatism and need to be wearing them alot more than I can currently. I'm just worried that the lens is making the glasses too heavy for my nose to be comfortable

[@sharinalopez4372]

I buy a glasses yesterday and i always adjust the nosepad frame and its broken now 😭😭😭 the other one is moving and the other one is okay how can i fix it

[@childrenofpraiseministries]

Thank you i had scars all over my nose!

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

🥂

[@aeyyyt]

thanks for your video!

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

You're welcome, thanks for watching! 😁

[@sitrontreestudio1313]

Thanks great job!

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

You're welcome and Thank you! 😁

[@britanniafishandchips4184]

Legend - thank you

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

🙌😁😁

[@jeroen7699]

This helps a lot. Thanks. Also, your voice sounds a lot like another youtuber WhoTeeWho. You guys must be from the same area.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

You're the second person to say that! I'm gonna have to see if I can dig up more on this guy 🤣. Glad this video helped you too!!! 😁

[@ariit__]

nice vides, i have a question, i lost the pads on my glasses and I want to get new ones but i don't know the original size of the pads, how can i check for them or can i just get any size, thanks

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Any will do, 13 or 15mm are most common 🙂

[@Kman.]

Go to any brick and mortar store. Their inventory drawers are overflowing with them I would guess.

[@edwardbevin9514]

Very useful indeed.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!! :)

[@dankl0rdzzz649]

It was so annoying because for a year my glasses well the frame part would press against the side of nose and I never knew how to fix it and now I have to wait for it to heal woohoo

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Ouch! At least you've got on the right path now! 😁😁

[@JVenom_]

is there such thing as a softer pad cause my backup pair seems softer

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

There are actually tons of different pads. Softer silicone, harder silicone, acrylic, acetate, titanium, air filled, gel filled (sounds great, it's not 🤣) titanium, etc...

[@dataserver3068]

love from India❤

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

🙌❤️

[@miragemain105]

I just got my first pair and a day later, my little brother knocks them off, one of the arms became loose but being the genius I am I thought it was the perfectly fitting nose pads which I then fiddled with and after I found it it was the arm that was loose which I had gotten that part fixed but now the nose pads keep digging into my nose and it hurts, it’s driving me crazy😭

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Oooph! What an unfortunate series of events!

[@dp8256]

Does the narrow or large end of the pad go up when replacing them?

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

So, this has a LOT of debate behind it. Older pairs (before the late 1900's) it was largely with the wider area downwards. Today they're largely installed with the larger part facing up. Ans: Whichever is more comfortable for you, and adjust where the pressure is spread over as large an area as possible for maximum comfort :)

[@dp8256]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 thank you so much! I put the small part up (which seems to make more sense to me) and my kids said I put them on upside down!

[@BasseFiend89]

Nice tutorial, can you link where to get thouse nosepad pliers?

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

The only places I know of are commercial ophthalmic grade versions, and my italian made pliers in this video were $40 alone. Ebay you can find some cheap options around $10 "nose pad pliers" 🙂. Sorry I dont have a link to a specific one, as the italian brand I prefer is only available to industry pros with a wholesale account. 😔... maybe that's something I can work with a US supplier to offer on my website.... not a bad idea! 😁

[@rudymendez3888]

Thank you I been watching some videos I'm still having problems lol . I don't know of nose pads should be push inward or more out from the frames my right ear is lower than my left I seem to got them fitted almost right but now the frame seems heavy right now the nose pads are adjusted more out away from the frames is this a good idea

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Closer to the frame is generally better. But if the frame is wearing heavy on the bridge adjusting the temples up equally will more the balance of the frame more rearward and take some pressure off the bridge. (Very subtle). Most people have one ear lower than the other and adjusting for that is about making the frames sit level. :)

[@rudymendez3888]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 thank you for all you help and info on the videos one last question . So does moving the nose pad away from the frame make the glasses not touch the cheek as much . Or should I be more focused on adjusting temples of glasses

[@ShakeelAd1819]

My glasses are too down to right side how to adjust it from nose pad ?

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

That adjustment isn't made from the nose pads... great topic for next week's video! It should be made on the temple of the frame (the long pieces that run beside the head to the ears). The side that is sitting low would need bent downward, or the high side bent upwards, the choice is yours, but in general not knowing the rest of the adjustment or frame style down on the low side to raise it is the better option. :) This video will give you some idea of the concept: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6O6ZZiojbKhkKs

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/on-vn3-Nnp5gpNk new video up for you! 😁

[@npc8464]

Hello, I have a question about those grooved nose pads pliers, can they be used to bring the nose pads away from the frame too (my glasses keep touching my eyelashes haha) or are they just for adjusting the angles and and bringing the nose pads in and out? If they can do everything it's worth buying one!

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

They can be used for most any adjustment tot he pads, however, so can traditional needle nose pliers, just the chances of causing damage with traditional pliers is MUCH higher. Also I find it significantly easier to add splay with these specific pliers. Worth their weight in gold for someone regularly doing this, especially on expensive frames.

[@ahmedadham1928]

Can any glasses frames nose pads be adjusted?

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Yes, some have more room for adjustment than others of course. 😁

[@CrashCarson14]

Thanks! Seems like most don’t know proper fit of glasses

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Unfortunately. :/

[@CrashCarson14]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 people and most websites and whatnot will focus on face shape, which does play a part but isn’t as important as whether it’s flat out too big/small or isn’t correct for the eye. Many frames can be adjusted to fit decently.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Totally agree 👌🏻

[@Bleu33]

Lol I’ve got the same frames :v

[@TheBucktowncrazy]

I guess I broke the golden rule i bought a new pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses online directly from Ray-Bans without trying them on. I did it because I had the same type 20 years ago. And now the new pair keeps slipping down. Should I adjust the nose pads inward?? Thanks

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

How dare you 🤣. Rayban is nothing like it was 20 years ago ☹. At any rate, no bringing the nose pads in will only raise up the frame and add more problems. The fit behind the ears or the frame being too tight will cause slippage. Here's what you need 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2OqaKZpl6qdftE

[@deveshyadav7830]

In my spectacle , the distance of the pad arm from the glass is more in right than one as compared to left. That's why, one nosepad is some millimetres more into my skin . That's why I feel good in one side and bad in one side. Does this happen? Because I am teenager and wearing these types of glasses for the first time.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

That's correct! Now, not everyone is perfectly symmetrical so the pad arms may not need to be in the exact same place on each side, but they usually will be pretty close for most people

[@varshinireddy3784]

Exact problem...tried to fix them many times... couldn't..it's very uncomfortable

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

So this isn't always JUST the nose pads, if it's one side consistently no matter the pad adjustment, it can actually be the arm is splayed out too far on one side (typically from removing glasses with one hand) and bringing the wide side back in some can also fix it.

[@ellisha1170]

hello i need your help! so i tried adjusting my nose pad and it came out uneven on my nose. any tips? (i tried to fix it a lot of time but none of them would look simetrical) please help meeeee

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Welll for starters most noses aren't symmetrical 😁 but it definitely takes some time and finesse to make them truly symmetrical, the best tip I can give you is using the base of your thumb as a test "nose" to see how the nose pads sit if symmetry is your goal :)

[@ryandickson7329]

What brand and model are those glasses? Love these

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Hey! I hate to say it but I don't recall the model, and being a couple years old odds are this one isn't available anymore :( Brand was Etnia Barcelona though :)

[@CherryVilla21]

The tool that you are using to adjust the nosepads, what is it called? Can you buy it online or do eye doctors only have it?

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

European nose pad pliers, or pad arm adjusting pliers. You can find cheap ones on ebay that can get the job done. The ones in the video are something like the optical equivalent of snap-on and run $40each 😅

[@Joshiebear22]

Is it necessary to heat up the glasses with a warmer - prior to adjustment? If you do this many times, will the nose piece eventually snap off?

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Great question! No heat is not necessary for metal adjustment. As for snapping them off, yes. Metals age and fatigue and the more you bend the closer it becomes to that fatigued state where it will snap. Now, that said, any frame of decent quality will last well beyond normal service life before that happens. Most pairs I've seen it happen to were well beyond 5 years (usually 8-10).

[@Joshiebear22]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 thanks!

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

@@Joshiebear22 you're welcome! 😁

[@bipn_406]

Should I pull the nose pads out. For example, if I were holding my glasses, either you can adjust them left or right, how about mowing them toward you. I find that everytime I adjust it has gaps that just look awkward. I hope this makes sense.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Moving them towards you will only move the lenses further away. Not a good thing.

[@bipn_406]

​@@ThatGlassesGuy03 As a guy with long eyelashes, I would often find them touching my lenses.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Gotchya, in that case you would want to do that, but ideally with compensated lenses that account for the power changes moving them further away. Not as big of a deal for lower power but something to keep in mind.

[@bipn_406]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 I have -1.75 right and -0.75 left. I think I should be good

[@pretty.necole]

The glasses hurt the side of my nose what can I do?

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Hi there! This video goes over that, more often than not its an issue of improperly adnusted or undersized pads, rarely the latter but it happens especially with heavier than normal lenses :)

[@pretty.necole]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 ok ty so much

[@Ben-fd9ws]

Hey so you mentioned moving the glasses up if the lenses are hitting your cheeks. What if only one side hits?

[@Ben-fd9ws]

For the record, I know the fix. But I think it would be a good topic to address because it's a slightly more complicated topic to address.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Good call Ben! That could be a whole other video! 😂

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

For those looking and reading I should probably address it some here as well! hah! The quick and short answer is one of a couple of things in most cases. the frame is lower on ONE side and needs adjustment (lower the temple on the low side to bring the low side up) to correct for that, OR the frame is CLOSER on one side typically from being removed with one hand and stretching that side out over time. The fix is to, of course, bring the stray temple back in! :) It could of course be other things, and that's why I think an entire other video addressing it is a great idea, definitely doing that for my mid-week video this week!

[@Ben-fd9ws]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 Sweet! I'm glad I could help!

[@anthonyli6513]

Where I can get that special tool you showed in the video and what is it called?

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

It goes by sooo many names. Ebay will be your best bet. Typically just nose pad pliers :)

[@anthonyli6513]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 found it a bit expensive hahaha

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

@@anthonyli6513 I don't disagree, especially for occasional or even one time use, specialty tools are a wallet killer 😅

[@stevievlogs_]

How can I avoid black lines on the nose??

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpisfIxplqmVas0 this video will grt you headed the right direction. Dark lines vs red, but the fix and info is largely the same :)

[@Hisnameis4]

Hey went i smile my glasses hit my cheek one..help

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqCQf5iDaqeaZ68

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Premiering at 6:15PM Eastern time 😁 thanks for the inspiration!

[@Everytimesart]

My glasses go slip while watching this video 😂

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

🤣 It's a sign you belong here 🤣. Here's the video for that 😎🤣🤣🤣 kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2OqaKZpl6qdftE

[@Everytimesart]

Thank you now my glasses can't enjoy because it can't slip any more 🤣🤣🤣

[@Celticcc1888]

Can you tell me the name of the pliers for the nose pads please? Thanks

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

European nose pad pliers or nose pad arm pliers. Either will turn up some good results :)

[@Celticcc1888]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 thank you

[@Celticcc1888]

Do you have a specific video on what to move the nose pad arms for different results ?

[@kingofenglandthethir]

Wow no wonder my nose is all crook erred. Just been plonking those specs on it.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

dude, gotta make the glasses fit the nose, not the other way around :P

[@qraee]

This is a weird question but one fell out today and after thousands of videos I haven’t been able to re-attach it. Would it look stupid if I took the other pad out and just wore them with the metal thing because I’m over it already 😂

[@John-ol5de]

it just feels super weird wearing them without the pads

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Haha, look is a thing, comfort matters more. Often when the pads fall off they need to be replaced. Very often its a two piece thing and part of the base fails.. at any rate, no harm in wearing without pads except maybe a sore nose depending on the fit. I.e. you aren't going to hurt the glasses until you can get the pads replaced somewhere :)

[@qraee]

That Glasses Guy sorry for the ridiculous question lmao. They’re pretty light tho and the metal thing feels fine but I’m just gonna start using them a lot less until I get the chance to fix them. Thanks!

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

It wasn't a ridiculous question at all, especially given current situations with dispensaries closed across parts of the world 🙂. The only time its effectively bad is if you have a progressive lens or a freeform design and stronger prescription, and even then you're just changing the effective power of the lenses ever so slightly. Less than ideal, but works.

[@brendongarcia878]

What’s the name and model of these eyeglasses? Thank you!

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Hi Brendon! That's an etnia barcelona frame, but unfortunately I don't recall the name of that particular style and it's no longer in their catalog :(

[@finchpoland8474]

Hey. Do i have to pay for thr glasses to get them adjusted?

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Good question Finch, it varies from store to store. Many these days will charge a small fee for adjustment if the glasses weren't purchased there, but some don't. You would just need to check with your local opticians to find out 🙂

[@finchpoland8474]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 okay thank you its weekend and i dont have any optics near me so im just making sure before i go to em

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Gotcha! Definitely worth calling ahead! 🙂

[@martlance9339]

Can I use my finger? Or no?

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Of course, just be careful as by hand it is VERY easy to over torque the joint (especially cheaper construction) and break the pad arm off entirely.

[@yadushankar3139]

Finally I brocked my nose pads after lots of adjustments 😑💔

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Ouch, yeah they do eventually give up on us at some point 😅. On a plus side they can often be welded or soldered back on depending on the material :)

[@sachinkandhari643]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 any tips on soldering? what material is good/bad? I'm otherwise good with an iron. thanks

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Most metal frames are stainless which is fine for soldering the pad arms back on :) not significantly different than soldering a wire 😁

[@galihfernando1389]

what if its already popped of? which acidentialy i did

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

If it's just the silicone pad, those can be replaced. If the whole arm that connects the pad to the frame has snapped off, you'll need to have it soldered back on (local jewelers are the best bet and typically charge around 30-50$ for that service). Hope that helps!

[@vegnewb]

Not sure why everybody is so impressed. You didn't go into detail about how to bend it to achieve what effect. And, at one point, you did the most important bend off camera.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

All in how we learn and perceive the information we’re given. Showing you how to make the bend in this case isn’t going to change anything, as everyone will need different bends to work properly. The key concepts are kept light and simple. I actually have much deeper dives on fit if you go through the playlist, but this is some solid starting point information for the average person.

[@jimmyquadrophenic]

Are "push in" nose pads less flexible than screw in nose pads? I mean, do they "wobble" less than the other and, as a result, are less comfortable to wear? Or there is no difference between the two? Do you find that air chamber silicone nose pads are more comfortable than the traditional ones?

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Great questions. I could do an entire episode on the different pads out there.... and probably should. I'll work on getting a collection of some different types for that one of these days..... at any rate. Typically yes, the push in type are less forgiving from not having as much wiggle to just happily settle into place. Conversely they are also more liable to be properly adjusted and cause no problems. They're just less forgiving if something is off. Air chamber/gel filled pads vary as widely as frame material. Ranging from so soft the carrier sits on your nose and hurts worse than traditional, to absolute air filled bliss. The former is easy to come by, the latter is like finding a 24kt gold needle in a 40 acre farm's unrolled hay stacks. 🤣. Personally I prefer titanium pads for their ability to dissipate heat. They just feel so comforting, but again not forgiving to adjust for proper fit. Must be spot on.

[@jimmyquadrophenic]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 If you could do a video about this subject, that would be great! Would you choose a screw in type of metal frame instead of a push in type since it's less likely to bother if the adjustment is not 100% right? A local optician suggested I tried these air chamber silicone pads (since I'm having trouble with the traditional ones) to see if I find they more comfortable, as you already know I'm really sensitive in the nose! I also heard about the titanium nose pads but they are so difficult to find! I just picked up these last few days a new titanium frame (weights 13 grams with the lenses). They are really light but I'm having trouble with the nose pads, they are the screw in type (traditional "hard" silicone). They also have other adjusment problemss 🤣 I wish that I had an optician like you in my town, I guess I'm a really picky person and very demanding when it comes to my glasses (I have to be, I'm blind as a bat without them and contacts annoy me) 🤣. Would you suggest that I try the titanium ones instead of the air chamber? I also noticed that one nose pad "wiggles" more than the other, is that normal?

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

@@jimmyquadrophenic production tolerances vary, so one moving more than another is no surprise. The clamp itself can sometimes be adjusted to compensate for that too. True titanium pads are hard to come by (I can't get my hands on any at this time.....) and PRICEY. EASILY $50 a set. Larger soft silicone may be all you need... I like a soft silicone 15mm teardrop mounted upside down (by today's methods) in that case. Some air pads are great, but as mentioned above it varies wildly. Personally, I'll pick a clamp type if I know someone is particular about adjustment.... I much prefer control vs spray and pray (i.e. hope it lands right when they put it on!!!) 😁

[@jimmyquadrophenic]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 That makes sense! What about saddle bridge eyeglasses made from titanium that rest directly on top of bridge of the nose? I never tried them... I guess they would touch the cheeks as there are no nose pads to be adjusted away from the face?

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

That's a whole different animal. I highly recommend trying one if you get the opportunity. Very different feel 😁

[@srisungazesplash1340]

Where do you live ? I want to come to you for my glasses. Literally tearing my nose.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

My shop is in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Check out my website for more info www.thatglassesguy.net 😎

[@srisungazesplash1340]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 oh god!! I cannot come that far… from Chicago. Thank you though. I adjusted my frame with you help. Much better! But would love to get this fitted by an expert

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

@Srisungaze Splash 😂 that’s the problem!! But!!! I have a friend not super far from you that’s pretty darn good!! Look up Corner Optical and Kevin Count! He can even make you a custom frame for a perfect fit when you’re ready to really step up the game! 😎 Also super happy this channel helped get you to a more tolerable level 😎

[@davez755]

Why not use pliers with rubber pads? This tool seems to scratch the paint. Forgive me, my English is not good

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Hi Dave, with care it's not an issue, very minimal pressure smooth and constant. Funny you say that though, as for a long time I always wondered why our various nose pad pliers were the only ones we can't buy with nylon pads attached!

[@davez755]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 Do you know why I asked this question? Because the paint on the nose pads of my glasses has just been scraped off this afternoon.. This kind of metal pliers is used by opticians. However, I searched Taobao and found that there are pliers with rubber pads for sale, and they are specially marked that they won't scratch the glasses. My baby glasses.. Just bought it for a week..

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

@@davez755 ugh, that's terrible! There are lots of pads made with nylon grips, but I havent seen any of the type specifically made for nose pads with the notch for the back, largely the proper tool for the job only puts pressure on the nose pad itself and not the frame.... when the right tool for the right pad is used 🙃.

[@davez755]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 Really hope my city could have good opticians like you. I found two people, but they haven't adjusted as well as myself by hand. It's hard to imagine that they live by doing this.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

@@davez755 that's unfortunate. It can sometimes be hard to find the really particular ones, but that's true of any profession 😅

[@Vijaykumar-ml5ev]

How to use eyeglasses in rainy season is

[@dianeharrison4975]

🎉❤

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

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[@Kman.]

Why don't they make SOFT, gel type ones is my question. The brand I have uses a propietery style that is as rare as hen's teeth, and hard as steel

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

They do. Gel filled. Air filled. Memory foam. Pretty well every catch phrase under the sun has been made into nose pads for universal fits. Now if your specific frame has a proprietary mount that no one makes pads for, that's another matter entirely :)

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

But for what it's worth, the softer materials rarely work better. A proper fit pad with a good ergonomic design will outperform a soft pad everytime... softness just allows for more user error. I have far better luck with ceramic pads on our higher end frames, but those are also designed to contour to the nose shape from the factory, then tweak for each individual nose for wearing bliss 🥰

[@Kman.]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 Prodesign Denmark

[@Kman.]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 Would you not feel better/sleep better if resting on a soft, pillow top mattress *VS* a sheet of plywood? Soft pads would for a CERTAINTY provide a better fit.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Not a correct comparison at all. Your spine needs softness and hardness in various places. The nose is already made of a soft material. Most soft pads are TOO SOFT and end up letting the majority of the pressure ride on a much smaller hard insert. 🙃 but what do I know 😉

[@stevygolden]

Awe were do you work, every glasses place in my city of Winnipeg, Canada dislike me, as my glasses are never sitting right and I'm in almost once a week trying to get adjustments 😥 I am one of those people who has snapped a nose piece right off my 1 month old frames 😥 I have a extremely high prescription and my lenses are about 1/2 thick so very heavy it's so hard to ever get them to sit properly on my face and pretty much all glasses stores in my city do not want me coming in anymore 🤦‍♀️ I'm really not annoying I just think it's just more frustrating to most of them, as it's never right 🤣🤣🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Please teach me how to self adjust without breaking, the last pair I broke I had a warranty so got replaced for $28 now have no room for error with adjustments warranty is now over 😥 and no back up pair. I'm a -9 in my right and -9.25 in my left no glasses for me just means walking blind literally 🤦‍♀️ Please help if can ❤

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Oh my!! Unfortunately, its a horror story I hear too often... particularly with higher prescriptions, at -9 there's no reason for super thick lenses with a well controlled and good fit from the outset, but I digress. For adjustments I have a whole video on standard alignment that briefly overviews the starting place. This one for nose pads, and another for temples about loose slipping glasses. The three together should teach most of the basics, and are all in the materials tech and tips Playlist on my channel. Canada has some amazing opticala and great opticians, but I'm thinking more Toronto area for those I know up there, I'm in Tennessee in the United States ☹. I'm so sorry you've had a bad experience with opticals, especially with an rx such as yourself, I really hate seeing that happen 😭

[@sergiothebarbeiro9122]

I never het the good adjustment i have always irritation from the pads i have switched from silicone to titanium pads but stil i get irritation the pads are flat against mu nose and dont give pressure only irritation i always feel somthing is there on my nose i have already troef tataniun lindberg glasses but stil the same you have a solution fore me

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Right off if even a Lindberg feels too heavy on the nose I would suspect a frame balance issue, and highly suggest getting away from rimless frames if this is related to your prescription lens weight. Otherwise it's equally likely your ears are a tad higher than average creating a front heavy frame no matter what else is done, in this case it's as simple as raising the position of the temples on the frames to bring the balance point back on the frame when resting on your face.

[@sergiothebarbeiro9122]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 i have tried that to nu Many opticiens IT feels always irritated on the skin mostly on one side of my nose than IT irritates my left And the next days the other side i have tried al types frames limdberg silhouette also heavier frames i think i do one more try on buying new glasses can you advise me wich glasses i can try that not irritating the skin i heard of accetate without nosepads but what kind of glasses you think are the best i come from Holland

[@sergiothebarbeiro9122]

My prescription is +6 and left +6.5

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Yikes! Anything but a Lindberg for that power >.< that explains it all. Yes I would highly recommend a full rim frame, particularly acetate :)

[@sergiothebarbeiro9122]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 i have a full rim lindberg with high index 1.74 still a problem ? You know a brand with nosepads that is comfertable for me?

[@dentexgaming4450]

Thanks bro can u give me a heart to

[@EJ42955]

Raising glasses up is not an option for trifocals.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Not entirely true, but also not entirely wrong. That's why the angle and splay matter more in those cases (particularly with the far more sensitive to location progressive lenses) however 😁

[@leroyybrown]

Just use your fingers

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

It works until it doesn't 🙃😁 easier to snap off a pad arm and much harder to set good splay angle. But its definitely doable on many frames, the cheaper the easier (For adjusting and breaking)🤣.

[@leroyybrown]

@@ThatGlassesGuy03 The pad arm must adsorb considerable impact such as walking into a door jamb. Never seen a break in 35 years of wearing them

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

@@leroyybrown impacts are different than strong torsional forces. Ive seen many snapped off in trained opticians hands, and many more come in the door holding a pad arm and a pair of glasses separately (have one on my desk to repair right now even 🤣)

[@puffs4331]

MY MOM STEPPED ON MY GLASSESSSSSSS so now my nose pad is broken :(

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Oh no! :( if the arm that holds the pad on is broken off their is hope though, find a local jeweler that can precision weld and put it back on :) if the pad itself broke, that's an easy replacement item too 🙂

[@ants_in_my_eyes_Wilson]

Yo. Why did you move it out of frame when you bent it. Dammit

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

The bends I make won’t be correct for other people. Though, I also didn’t realize I did that 🤦‍♂️. With the pads it’s pretty easy to figure out though. Just grab it with your fingers and manipulate as needed based on the instructions given :)

[@swilliams5554]

The start of the video you sound like PewdiePie

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Now that's a new one, but I can kinda hear it too 🤯

[@wendym31463]

You aren’t showing me what you are doing. I live too far away from the people who do adjust my glasses, I’m not wasting my gas to go all the way over there so I’d like to know properly how to do it you’re not showing me how you properly doing it you just explain without the view of what you’re bending how you’re doing it, so we don’t screw up our own glasses.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

Just explaining concepts in this video, which should give in incredible base for what needs done. There’s not much to show on video if you understand the concept. Grab the pads and bend! 😁just be careful as torquing them too much can lead to snapping them off.

[@immanuelstewartcraig9758]

Care of glasses 9/10, care of teeth 2/10. ... sorry, it just had to be said.

[@ThatGlassesGuy03]

🤣 Nah you're fine. That one is actually pretty good 🤣🤣. If I couldn't take criticism I wouldn't be here 😁

[@immanuelstewartcraig9758]

That Glasses Guy: Just my idea of humour- I’m English, so as you can guess my teeth are not much better. 🥴

[@goodgirlbadhabitz]

Rude as hell care of scraggly hair uhummm Immanuel!