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Size Types
GMS Optical nose pads come in many different sizes to accommodate many different faces and glasses. Nose pads are naturally tiny, so we measure these in millimeters. This is where that ruler will come in handy! 1mm corresponds to approximately 1/32nd of an inch. Below we have broken down the sizes. We have them sorted into three different size groups: small, medium, and large. Because nose pads are so small, 1mm can make a big difference in how they fit! You should measure your current nose pads and consider how they fit before changing sizes. Make sure you use the exact measurement when purchasing nose pads, not the grouping of small, medium, or large.
- Small Sizes: These are recommended for small faces and children’s glasses. Often the round shape is the smallest nose pads, measuring just 9mm. Other small sizes include 11mm, 12mm, and 13mm.
- Medium Sizes: These tend to be the most popular sizes and fit well on most glasses. Not too small and not too big, just right! Medium nose pad sizes include 14mm, 15mm, and 16mm.
- Large Sizes: These are recommended for large faces and noses, or someone looking to better distribute the weight of heavier glasses. Large nose pad sizes include 17mm, 18mm, and 19mm.
Material Types
The material that makes up the nose pad
- Silicone: This is the most common type of nose pad material as it is superior to others, offering comfort, softness, and quality. Silicone nose pads are often referred to as “non-slip†nose pads. Silicone does help to keep glasses from slipping. However, the overall fit of your glasses and using the proper type and size of nose pad play a big factor in keeping your glasses from slipping. For most, silicone nose pads are hypoallergenic, but all users should consult a healthcare professional if allergies or skin irritation are a concern.
- Plastic: This type of nose pad is durable due to the plastic material and is more resistant to degradation from oils on your face. This material offers a more firm fit than silicone and is easier to clean.
- Foam: This material tends to be more affordable than the others. The foam is a light and comfortable alternative that still feels soft. They typically need to be replaced more often and are available in higher quantity packages.
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Size Types
GMS Optical nose pads come in many different sizes to accommodate many different faces and glasses. Nose pads are naturally tiny, so we measure these in millimeters. This is where that ruler will come in handy! 1mm corresponds to approximately 1/32nd of an inch. Below we have broken down the sizes. We have them sorted into three different size groups: small, medium, and large. Because nose pads are so small, 1mm can make a big difference in how they fit! You should measure your current nose pads and consider how they fit before changing sizes. Make sure you use the exact measurement when purchasing nose pads, not the grouping of small, medium, or large.
- Small Sizes: These are recommended for small faces and children’s glasses. Often the round shape is the smallest nose pads, measuring just 9mm. Other small sizes include 11mm, 12mm, and 13mm.
- Medium Sizes: These tend to be the most popular sizes and fit well on most glasses. Not too small and not too big, just right! Medium nose pad sizes include 14mm, 15mm, and 16mm.
- Large Sizes: These are recommended for large faces and noses, or someone looking to better distribute the weight of heavier glasses. Large nose pad sizes include 17mm, 18mm, and 19mm.
Material Types
The material that makes up the nose pad
- Silicone: This is the most common type of nose pad material as it is superior to others, offering comfort, softness, and quality. Silicone nose pads are often referred to as “non-slip†nose pads. Silicone does help to keep glasses from slipping. However, the overall fit of your glasses and using the proper type and size of nose pad play a big factor in keeping your glasses from slipping. For most, silicone nose pads are hypoallergenic, but all users should consult a healthcare professional if allergies or skin irritation are a concern.
- Plastic: This type of nose pad is durable due to the plastic material and is more resistant to degradation from oils on your face. This material offers a more firm fit than silicone and is easier to clean.
- Foam: This material tends to be more affordable than the others. The foam is a light and comfortable alternative that still feels soft. They typically need to be replaced more often and are available in higher quantity packages.
The majority of Randolph sunglasses feature push-in non-slip silicone nose pads. Randolph nose pads are made of hypo-allergenic medical-grade silicone. Meaning they’re super durable and unlikely to yellow quickly with normal usage.
The only exceptions to our sunglasses with silicone push-in nose pads are frames featured in our 23k White Gold Collection - these sunglasses feature deluxe titanium nose pads - they’re cooler to the touch and titanium nose pads never need changing.
What is a push-in nose pad? Well, it’s exactly as it sounds. Randolph push-in nose pads are mode of soft, elongated oval shaped silicone crafted with a strong plastic base and a clip that pushes directly into the sunglasses metal pad arm - they push into place and click in securely.
This article will teach you how to change nose pads on your glasses. There are a bunch of nose pads out there. Some require a screwdriver, some just needed to be clicked into the frame, and some need to be folded to hold to the frame. So before you take any action you need to identify which pads do you need? The picture below shows you the possible variants. Just look at the middle of your glasses and compare what you need. As you can see there is plenty of different styles out there when it comes to nose pads. Most people have silicone pads that are clicked in or secured with a screw. No matter which one you have on your glasses if you need to replace them I have a tutorial ready for each one of the cases. So just jump to the part of the nose pads after you identified them and take action. Of course, when you need to change the notepads you obviously need new ones before you can begin. This is why I linked out so you can order the spare parts.
How To Change Click Nose Pads on Glasses?
Even though a little screwdriver is not necessarily required it can come in handy when you have to stick something between the cub that holds the nose pad and the nose pad itself. This way you can use a little leverage by turning the screwdriver between both parts and in some cases, this is enough of the pad to pop out.
If this was not enough to get the nose pad out try to pull on the side of the nose pad. Make sure to not apply too much force because you could damage your glasses this way.
How To Change Click Nose Pads on Glasses?
If you removed the old pad you can click in the new one. Just use your index finger and thumb for it. Press the pad in with your index finger and hold against it with your thumb from the other side.
If the pad sits too loose in the metal cup you could adjust the cup by pressing it on the sides with a small plier. Just press this part of our glasses very gently. Then you can click in the nose pads and they will cub will grab it more tightly.
Change Nose Pads With a Screw
If you saw a screw on the metal cup that holds your screw be prepared with a cross or a slotted one. Usually, they have sizes of 0.8mm up to 1.0mm. The process to change the screw is pretty straight forward. Just open the cup by removing the screw and the nose pad can be changed.
Change Nose Pads With a Screw
But before you begin please watch the video on how you should place your fingers on the lens to prevent damage if you slip off with the screwdriver.
Change Foldable Click Pads
Those nose pads are rare nowadays and usually found on Ray Ban frames. If you want to change the nose pads on such a frame you need to loosen up the little metal plates that are wrapped around the frame. Take a slotted screwdriver and stick it between the metal.
Now turn the screw driver to open up the metal plates a little bit. 90° would be ideal in this case. Do this with both metal plates and now the nose pad comes off the frame.
In order to mount the new nose pad you need a little plier in preparation. Then you need to place the nose pad where it should be secured on the frame. Then press the metal plates against the nose pad.
Nose Pads That Need To Be Slipped In
The nose pads that need to be slipped in are in most cases shaped like a mushroom. They come to fall off the frame pretty easily. The part of the frame that holds this type of nose pad is usually shaped like a loop that grabs mourned the nose pad.
How To Change Nose Pads on a Frame With a Loop
If you want to change this type of nose pad you nee to identify the hole of the holding structure where you can slip the old pad out and the new pad in.
When you can not see any hole you need to press the pad a little together and first mount position one side of the pad in the loop and slip in the other side with light pressure.
How Often Should You Change Nose Pads?
How often you need to change your nose pads is dependent on the material and how fast they wear off while using them. For most people, this means a change every six months is sufficient. For other people, they should be replaced more frequently. If pads are worn out of titanium they probably never need to be replaced.
How Much Does It Cost To Replace Nose Pads on Glasses?
In most cases replacing the nose pads on your glasses is a free service at your local optician. However, this can vary and is dependent on the price of the local optician. If you perform the change by yourself the cost for the nose pads is around 5$.