The Real Reason Your Glasses Keep Sliding Down Your Nose

Are you constantly having to push your eyeglasses in Champaign, IL back into place? This shouldn’t be a normal part of wearing glasses, and it means that some kind of adjustment needs to be made. Here are several possible reasons why this may be happening to you.

Poorly-Fitting Frames

Sometimes glasses slip because they’re just too big for your face. You know that part of your optometry visit where you sit down with a technician and they assess the fit of any frames that you’ve chosen? Well, that’s an important step, because every person’s face is different. We all have different proportions. Just because a frame says it’s made for a woman doesn’t mean it’s going to fit every woman’s face.

The Arms Are Too Loose or Too Short

The arms of your glasses are those two lengthy parts that tuck over your ears. The curve of the arms is supposed to create a snug—but not too tight—hold over your ears. If the curves don’t reach correctly over your ears, this makes the glasses free to slide down your nose.

Oily Skin and Sweat

Your skin naturally produces oil, called sebum. This oil isn’t a bad thing, unless it builds up in excess. You may also get sweaty on hot days or when moving swiftly. This can create a slippery surface—literally a slippery slope on your nose! Through no fault of yours or your glasses, this can cause them to slide down your nose. Plastic frames tend to slide more easily than frames made from other materials.

Worn-Out Nose Pads or Temple Tips

Over time, the small rubber or silicone nose pads on your glasses can wear out, harden or become smooth, making it easier for your glasses to slide. Even the rubberized coating on the temple tips can lose its grip. Replacing these parts can make a noticeable difference in how well your glasses stay in place.

Visit your Champaign, IL optometrist and explain the issue you’re having. We’ll be able to figure out a solution, whether it’s tightening your frames, making other frame adjustments, adding anti-slip nose pads, helping you to choose alternative frames. Contact us today to book an appointment!