When Glasses Cause Ear Pain

People both choose glasses and avoid them for many different reasons. Some people find them more irksome that lenses, others prefer them to lenses because they’re not required to touch their eyes, and others use both. For those who remain on the fence because of ear pain, there is hope.

Pain behind the ears is a common complaint of glasses-wearers. It is most often felt upon buying new glasses. After some time, a sharp pain may begin, and then a headache may follow. The person then takes off their glasses often to rest, or takes over-the-counter pills to help.

There are a few things that could cause this sort of discomfort. It is often caused by improperly adjusted glasses. Human heads all have different shapes, and setting just any pair of glasses on them doesn’t guaranty that they’ll fit, even if they seem to do so. It’s important to have a professional help you make your glasses fit, or to choose some that work better for your head.

Frame size can also make a difference. Some people will simply not be able to wear large, plastic frames because their head and face won’t accommodate them. The wrong glasses can be too tight, too loose, or too heavy. They can even hinder blood circulation. All of this can lead to pain and headaches.

To address any of these issues, the first thing to do is select glasses that feel light and comfortable on your head, and that can easily be adjusted by a professional to suit your head. When you get new glasses, give it a little time. If you get headaches, go back and discuss the problem with your eye doctor. Don’t give up. If you continue having the problem, some people are simply more sensitive to things on their head, and it might be worth it to consider having both glasses and contacts so that you can switch between the two when you feel strained by one.

If you need new, more comfortable glasses because yours a causing pain, come see what we have to offer at Speert.