How to Repair Nose Pads on Glasses

For those of us who wear eyeglasses on a daily basis, worn, loose or even missing nose pads can cause pain and discomfort. Nose pads mainly serve to provide comfort to your nose. They also help hold the eyeglasses in place. This can be important if you wear multifocal lenses, because they keep your eyeglasses aligned. Most eye care professionals will replace nose pads for you at a minimal cost, but you can easily do the task yourself.

Replacement

• 1

  Lay out a soft cloth on a hard work surface. This will protect your lenses from unwanted scratches and will also keep the tiny screws from bouncing off the surface and onto the floor.

• 2

  Remove any unwanted or broken nose pads from the eyeglass frame. Be careful not to bend the frame in the process.

• 3

  Match up your old nose pads to the new ones, making sure the screw holes line up and the size is as close as possible.

• 4

  Slide the nose pad base into the bracket on the eyeglass frame. This is where your magnifying glass comes in handy. You may need to use a little pressure, but do not bend the frame. Make sure the screw holes line up. Insert one of the tiny screws and begin screwing the nose pad on. It is easy to strip these tiny screws. Tighten firmly, but do not over-tighten. Check the nose pad to be sure it is secure.

• 5

  Clean your lenses with an approved lens cleaner.