# Eyeglasses won't stay up **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [August 5, 2004, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeglasses-wont-stay-up/258482 "2004-08-05T17:23:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Arnold\_DePigg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/97f17d/32.png) [@Arnold\_DePigg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_DePigg)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2004, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeglasses-wont-stay-up/258482/1 "2004-08-05T17:23:46Z")
My eyeglasses are constantly slipping, and I’m constantly pushing them back up. The nose pads slip down my nose, and the temples ride up from behind my ears. I have taken them back to where I bought them, and they tell me they aren’t adjusted properly. So I have them adjusted. Slight improvement, but they still slip. A few years ago, I found and used a product called “Grippers”. They worked very well, but you can’t get them anymore. They can be seen here: [http://starbulletin.com/98/03/10/features/stuffs.html](http://starbulletin.com/98/03/10/features/stuffs.html) I have also tried the bands that go around your head, but they either fall off the glasses, are uncomfortable, or snag the back of my shirt and pull on the glasses. I have also tried the little rubber pads that stick onto the nose pads. They work somewhat, but they soon just slide off and leave a sticky, gummy mess behind. If someone can find a source for “Grippers” or can suggest a way to keep my glasses up (yes, I tried Google, no luck) I would be grateful. ---
**Author:** ![rjk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ed655f/32.png) [@rjk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rjk)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2004, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeglasses-wont-stay-up/258482/2 "2004-08-05T17:31:55Z")
I suppose you could fake your own Grippers with a pair of small rubber bands The ones around a bunch of green onions are the right size, and come free with the veggies! Just hook one over each arm, and keep twisting and looping the band until it’s too tight to do any more. ---
**Author:** ![Antigen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2004, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeglasses-wont-stay-up/258482/3 "2004-08-05T17:39:04Z")
Are your nosepads hard plastic? If so, consider going to your optician and getting them replaced with silicone nose pads. My glasses don’t slide as much since I had them changed, and I’m very happy with them. Apparently they go yellow after a few years, but they’re easy to replace and not too expensive. Also, although you’ve had them adjusted often, maybe your glasses aren’t the right shape for your face. Some frames are made bigger than others, and some can be quite front-heavy. ---
**Author:** ![spingears](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ebca7d/32.png) [@spingears](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spingears)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2004, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeglasses-wont-stay-up/258482/4 "2004-08-05T18:40:25Z")
First get frames with spring loaded temple pieces. New silicone nose pads. Wipe pad and nose with astringent every few hours. Make your own grippers from Dr. Scholls Moleskin. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2004, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeglasses-wont-stay-up/258482/5 "2004-08-05T18:50:53Z")
Sounds like **Arnold** could us an Optigrab. But good luck finding one, what with the lawsuits and all. ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2004, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeglasses-wont-stay-up/258482/6 "2004-08-05T19:03:25Z")
Lighter lenses and frames? Smaller ones, maybe? I always had a huge problem with my glasses sliding down; the last couple pairs have been polycarbonate lenses with frames about 2/3 the size of what I was wearing before, and I haven’t had much problem with them sliding down. ---
**Author:** ![Arnold\_DePigg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/97f17d/32.png) [@Arnold\_DePigg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_DePigg)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2004, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeglasses-wont-stay-up/258482/7 "2004-08-05T21:00:02Z")
> [@](#): > > Lighter lenses and frames? Smaller ones, maybe? I always had a huge problem with my glasses sliding down; the last couple pairs have been polycarbonate lenses with frames about 2/3 the size of what I was wearing before, and I haven’t had much problem with them sliding down. Years ago, my glasses had glass lenses. Everybody said the heavy glass was why they always slipped. The glasses I have now are plastic lenses, are very small and lightweight, the lightest I’ve ever owned. They still slip. :mad: ---
**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2004, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeglasses-wont-stay-up/258482/8 "2004-08-05T21:05:28Z")
Lighweight plastic lens and silicone nosepads will stop most slipping unless you have very heavy frames. Hard plastic nosepieces should be replaced anyway. Silicone is much more comfy. ---
**Author:** ![Thylacinewas\_taken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@Thylacinewas\_taken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thylacinewas_taken)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2004, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeglasses-wont-stay-up/258482/9 "2004-08-05T21:22:35Z")
Maybe you just have a small nose… lucky.😉 ---
**Author:** ![vetbridge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b5e925/32.png) [@vetbridge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vetbridge)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2004, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeglasses-wont-stay-up/258482/10 "2004-08-05T22:00:57Z")
Contacts? ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2004, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeglasses-wont-stay-up/258482/11 "2004-08-05T22:02:24Z")
> [@astro](#): > > Lighweight plastic lens and silicone nosepads will stop most slipping unless you have very heavy frames. Hard plastic nosepieces should be replaced anyway. Silicone is much more comfy. It’s possible that you didn’t get them adjusted properly. Last time I had mine adjusted, the woman doing was very thorough. ---
**Author:** ![Harmonix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Harmonix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonix)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2004, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeglasses-wont-stay-up/258482/12 "2004-08-05T22:36:34Z")
Try bending the back of the glasses where it meets the ear in such a way that it wraps down around the ear. get new glasses! ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2004, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeglasses-wont-stay-up/258482/13 "2004-08-05T22:58:45Z")
> [@Harmonix](#): > > Try bending the back of the glasses where it meets the ear in such a way that it wraps down around the ear. Better get an optician do this, they have a little electric heater to make the plastic pliable. ---
**Author:** ![Oglomott](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oglomott/32/3543_2.png) [@Oglomott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oglomott)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2012, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeglasses-wont-stay-up/258482/15 "2012-01-05T11:13:08Z")
Hi, I’m Oglomott. You might remember me under such names as Arnold DePigg. That’s right, I’m the OP of this thread. Since the OP, I found these: [http://www.wedgees.com/](http://www.wedgees.com/) The Keepons look interesting, however. But today, I have completely different glasses, and they don’t slip, so I don’t use anything. Although I am glad that I have options if I need them. The Wedgees really do work. ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2012, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeglasses-wont-stay-up/258482/16 "2012-01-05T16:33:14Z")
> [@Oglomott](#): > > Hi, I’m Oglomott. You might remember me under such names as Arnold DePigg. That’s right, I’m the OP of this thread. [Moderator Note] **Oglomott** , only one screen name is permitted per poster on this site. Please contact TubaDiva [tubadiva@aol.com](mailto:tubadiva@aol.com) to resolve this issue. Colibri General Questions Moderator