Problem with my glasses, can any one help me?

9 years ago

I am very allergic to a lot of things and in the last 5 years learned that I am allergic to the nose pads that you get with your glasses now. The ones that bend, I believe there are silicone and they tell me they are non-allergenic. Well, I am allergic to them. Just got new glasses and again I can't wear them. Just did a test, wore my old ones (they have the pads that will not bend, hard plastic) for 3 days with no issues. An hour ago I put on the new glasses and within a half hour my eyes are running and itching.

I have looked online for these pads, but have not had any luck finding them. We live in a small town and do not have lots of eye docs to check in with.

We are going to Florida, but when we get back I am going to contact the local Lions Club and see if I can get the pads off of old glasses.

Right now I have just 2 pair of pads and they are both old. I take them off and soak them in Hydrogen peroxide to keep them clean, but they are yellowed. Would love to find some new ones.

I figure I need 10 pair to make it thru my life, with nice pads.

I search on the internet, but I'm not a very good searcher.

Thanks, Kathy G in MI

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nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis

9 years ago

Ever consider plastic frames?..you don't need nose pads..wherever you bought those glasses should let you exchange them and choose some that you can wear..

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9 years ago
Kathy, this company sells Vinyl Eye Pads.

Vinyl Eye Pads
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kathyg_in_mi
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9 years ago
Allergist recommended I stay with the Titanium frames. Never know what is in the plastic.
kathyg_in_mi
Original Author
9 years ago
I will see about ordering some of them and try them out, worth the $$$ to me. Will be going to the optometrist this week and find out what size I need to order. Told ya I was a lousy searcher. Thanks so much.
morz8 - Washington Coast
9 years ago
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Kathy, would your optometrist have an opinon on titanium nose pads?

Amazon, titanium pads
kathyg_in_mi
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9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Wow, there sure are great searchers here. these are 13mm, will have to wait til I see my optometrist on size. Will print out this pic. Won't see allergist until next May.

Thanks so much.
morz8 - Washington Coast
9 years ago
I noticed the same company selling the Titanium also makes ceramic, available Amazon. Good luck, hope you find something comfortable.
kathyg_in_mi
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9 years ago
Yes, I saw the ceramic also.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Ebay has tons of different ones in different materials and sizes but you must get the type fitting that matches your frame . I have ordered several different ones to find the best fit and feel . Those titanium ones are screw on are yours screw on? Size is not that important but the method of attachment is essential to match . For example my frame is by Ray Ban composed of carbon fiber and titanium , totally non allergenic , but Ray Ban has a very unique unusual bayonet type connection to the nose pads . I can only get that exact same type . There's a few different common types and they are available but you have to know what you are looking for .
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
9 years ago
Definitely non allergenic , glass nose pads .

Glass
happilady
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I'm an optician. Have you asked for non silicone nose pads to be put on your new glasses? Tell them you are allergic to the silicone. They are available. If they don't have any in the back perhaps they can take a pair off a frame (replacing them with silicone pads) and put the non silicone on your glasses.

They can probably order you some, also. They will have to order a vial or package with several pairs and there could be a charge.
Elmer J Fudd
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Silicon and silicone are not the same thing, and I think happi meant to say silicone.

I mention this not to be pedantic for a minor spelling mistake but rather because each is the correct spelling for two very unlike materials and the topic is choices of different materials.
kris_zone6
9 years ago
Kathyg, I can't thank you enough for writing this post. For months I have been having trouble with my eyes itching and tearing. It never occurred to me that it was the nose pads on my new glasses. Yesterday I put on my old glasses and my eyes are fine. I will be making a visit to my optician. Thanks again.

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