The Humble Benefits of Eyeglass Nose Pads

Eyeglasses are as ancient as the very late 1200’s and they have surely evolved in many shapes, forms and functions throughout the years. From prescription eyewear to safety glasses to fashionable sunglasses or even blue light glasses, it is estimated a minimum of 75% of Americans wear some kind of eyewear on a regular basis. And one thing has remained constant: our need to keep them comfortable and in place. Chains, nose pads, temper tips, bands, ropes, strands and a variety of other accessories have tried to solve this issue as our eyewear keeps sliding down the bridge of our nose or altogether falls off our face.

Hence the birth of the humble eyeglass nose pads. These tiny stick-on devices serve two purposes. One is to keep your eyewear sliding down your nose. It may seem like a petty thing, but just think of how many times per hour you’re adjusting your eyewear and multiply that times a full day, a week, a month, a year or a lifetime. It can be quite a nuisance in and of itself. In addition, it is something that distracts us and compromises our concentration on whatever we may be trying to accomplish – working, cycling, working out, playing tennis, etc. The mere act of constantly adjusting your eyewear compromises our performance on a number of daily tasks. At worst, a brief adjustment of your eyewear can even result in a safety issue. Driving, riding a bike, carrying a heavy load, or anything that requires using both your hands to be done properly. 

The second functionality is that eyeglass nose pads provide comfort. Depending on the material and weight of your eyewear, eyeglasses can put quite a burden on the bridge of your nose. They may feel uncomfortable and cause pain and/or fatigue. In addition to leaving those unpleasant nose marks. Some people even experience headaches, resulting from the physical stress the eyewear puts on their noses. In fact, optometrists often complain about the fact that many of their patients will return to their practice complaining about a poor fit and asking for a readjustment or another kind of solution. The best nose pads in the market use skin-safe materials that are easy on the skin and engineering design that effectively cushion your eyewear to provide a comfortable fit throughout the day. 

Technology has not turned a blind eye to this small, but effective accessory. New technologies provide advanced gripping that work particularly well on extreme circumstances, particularly on wet, oily or sweaty skin. Even on makeup or sunscreen. This is particularly useful for sports and outdoor applications, whether you’re running, sweating, at the beach or just getting out of the pool. 

They say good things come in small packages. In the case of nose pads, they can’t get any smaller. But the difference they make in enhancing the comfort and performance on your daily life can be quite huge.