Tape question

Arizona-Willie · Post by **Arizona-Willie** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:01 am

I have seen articles where people mentioned using tape to prevent the mask from making a sore spot on their nose.

Would that tape help prevent the nosepieces on glasses from making sore spots on the nose?

Although I have the liteweight lenses etc. etc. my glasses hurt like 'ell because of sore spots caused by the nose pads.

If the tape would help ... what brand is good?

Hoganflagle · Post by **Hoganflagle** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:26 am

I picked up some NEXCARE gentle tape in the section where most stores sell bandaids and such, to reduce the marking on the bridge of the nose. I believe that it helps prevent the deep creases because the surface tension of the tape helps distribute the force upon it.

Not sure if you would want to run around in public with a strip of white tape across the bridge of your nose and cheeks. Putting two little spots of the tape would unlikely help much.

Have you thought of adding moleskin pads to the eyepads?

Catnapper · Post by **Catnapper** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:40 am

I recently used some pretty impressive tape/bandage on a cut finger. It is called Tegaderm. It is a clear protective adhesive film that acts like skin. I discovered it when it was used on me in the hospital. I put it on my finger and my finger could bend normally. It says it is good for blisters, too. I have no idea if it would work on nose sores, but I can say it would not be noticeable like white tape or a regular bandaid. There may be other names for this product, too. If you try looking for it in Google, you may decide if you want to try it. I had a larger bandage than I needed for my finger, so I just cut the film to fit. My finger healed remarkably fast. Plus, my nosy self could watch the progress as it healed.

I don't have any financial interest in Tegaderm, so I have no interest in whether people use it. I sure did like it for my cut finger.

The film is shiny.

Catnapper

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:45 am

Making a couple of pads out of "Mole Skin", would provide better cushion.

Abd while you are at the Drug Store, pick up a extra Pocket protecter or two. Jim

jum001 · Post by **jum001** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:54 am

I also have the nose sore problems from wearing glasses. Apparently even the lightest lenses and a titanium frame are too much for someone who wears bifocals most of her awake time. I find the pressure from plastic frames is more distributed along the side of the nose rather than in two smallish spots. It's not a cure but it does help. Also, when I was looking for something else, I noticed a package of small "dots" in the eyeglass section. They are cushions to be adhered to the little plastic portion that rests on the skin. Haven't tried them so I don't know if they help or not. If anyone does decide to try them, please let me know the results.

oldgearhead · Post by **oldgearhead** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:47 pm

Drug store eyeglass sections usually have either the "dots" mentioned above, or the "boots". Boots are very small silicon boots that slip
over the eyepads. Of course you could probably make better 'dots" from
"Moleskin", also mentioned above..

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:49 pm

If you go to lenscrafters or a place like it they have a selection of nose pads and can change them for you. I have some that are very soft and a bit larger than normal, no more sore spots.

Brenda

WifeIsHappyNow · Post by **WifeIsHappyNow** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:36 pm

I use 3M Micropore tape across the bridge of my nose. It works well for me.

Like Hoganflagle said, it may not be the most flattering to wear around in public, but it would probably give you some relief.

You might also be able to cut some small pieces just a tad bit larger than the sore spots on your nose to get some relief and it wouldn't be as visible.

But, hey, if it helps, who cares what it looks like!?!

birdshell · Post by **birdshell** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:44 pm

All of the suggestions above will help, IMHO. Some are fairly good short term solutions. You DID already pay for your glasses, though, and shouldn't have to adapt them yourself.

However, as a long-time wearer of glasses and one who has worked in an optometric office:

PLEASE see your provider of the glasses for an adjustment. You have the right to expect the frames to fit without causing pain. This is true no matter how long you have had the spectacles. It sounds to me as if your frames need adjusting, but then--I wasn't the one adjusting them.

However, I taught physical education to elementary students for a good part of my career. This is a tough profession for glasses; and I have had them re-adjusted as often as several times a month, depending on the frame and the hits they have taken. NEVER have I had to pay for an adjustment.

There are MANY things that can be done to properly adjust the frames, unless they are broken. Also, frames less than a year old that break can sometimes be replaced free by the manufacturer, depending on the nature of the break in the frame.

Optometrists are suffering from the same problems as all health care providers. IMO, not only can the independent optometrists often provide cheaper care, but they will try a bit harder to make you happy compared to the the large chains.

(My optometrist works for a chain 2 days a week to make ends meet. He heard one salesgirl quote a price for a frame that he carries in his office that was part of a half-off promotion. The half-off price quoted by the chain was more than the regular price for the exact same frame that his office was charging.)

Another factor: some will charge for adjustments, but the provider where you bought your glasses should adjust them at NO charge. It may also be worth checking with an independent; they may adjust glasses free anyway! It is a cheap way for them to foster good will. (I cannot imagine the office where I worked charging anyone for an adjustment.)

FYI: The office where I worked specialized in Low Vision care. There are ALL kinds of heavy lenses and frames that can be adjusted for reasonable comfort. A regular lens in a regular frame should definitely not be uncomfortable.

So, PLEASE give your optometric supplier a chance to fix this problem at NO COST to you. If they are charging for an adjustment, look around for another answer. You may be pleasantly surprised; I hope that you will be.

Best wishes,
Karen

PLEASE NOTE: I have no financial interest in optometry, other than I no longer have vision insurance and must pay outright for my care and glasses; I just thought that I could share my experiences.

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