If you've recently started wearing glasses or recently bought new glasses, you might find that the skin behind your ears is a little sore or tender. In many cases, you might just need to adjust to wearing the new glasses. The soreness will likely subside in a week or two if you're patient. In the meantime, you can follow these steps to stay comfortable.

If the skin isn't broken, apply a little baby powder to the area.

In warm weather especially, moisture buildup under the earpieces of your glasses may be contributing to the soreness. As long as your skin is just red and sore, not cracked or broken, you can apply a small amount of baby powder to the area to absorb moisture and help prevent future soreness. Use your fingers to dab on the powder so it does not get everywhere.

Sooth your ears with ice or a cool washcloth at the end of the day.

After you take your glasses off for the night, hold a cool washcloth or even a frozen bag of peas over the backs of your ears for 5 - 10 minutes. This will help reduce any inflammation, making you more comfortable.

Apply antibacterial cream if the skin is broken.

If your glasses have rubbed your ears to the point that the skin has become broken or chapped, applying an antibacterial cream will speed healing and help prevent infection. Apply the cream before bed, and again in the morning before you put your glasses on. Glasses that rub your ears this badly generally fit quite poorly, so you should visit your optician to have them adjusted.

Keep the earpieces of your glasses clean.

Dirt, oil and bacteria can build up on the glasses, contributing to irritation when it comes into contact with your skin. Use an antibacterial wipe or a paper towel dipped in a little hand sanitizer to clean off the earpieces of your glasses at least twice per day. Make sure you do this especially after you've become sweaty or spent time in a dirty environment.

Keep in mind that if your ear soreness does not clear up within a week or two of getting new glasses, your glasses may not be fitting properly. Give your eye doctor's office a call, and schedule a time to come in and have your glasses fit checked. The optician may be able to adjust your glasses so that they place less pressure on your ears, or might even order you a new pair that fits better.

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