If pad arms are bent downward too much, what adjustment should be made?

When pad arms are bent downward excessively, the most effective adjustment is to bend the pad arms up. This action helps to elevate the nose pads, providing better contact with the nose and improving the frame's fit on the face. By adjusting the angle of the pad arms upward, it allows the glasses to rest in a more natural position, which can enhance comfort and visual alignment.

Lengthening the pad arms may not address the issue directly related to the downward bend. Loosening the temple fit could lead to a less secure fit and does not correct the problem with the nose pads. Raising the nose pads without adjusting the pad arms does not effectively resolve the situation if the arms themselves are excessively bent downward. Therefore, bending the pad arms up directly responds to the issue at hand and yields a more comfortable and properly fitted pair of glasses.