How to Adjust the Eyeglasses: 14 Steps (with Photo) - tips

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If the lens has two focal points, this line will be on the lower eyelid. If the lens has three focal points, the upper line will be at the bottom of the pupil.

Find problems in the glass. If the lenses are bent or tilted much to one side, it may be caused by the lenses. One way to check the lenses is to lay the lenses on a flat surface. Both spheres must lie evenly on the plane. If the two glasses lie unbalanced, you will need to adjust.

If the glasses appear balanced on your face but warped when placed flat, this means one ear is higher than the other. You need to bend the glass to compensate for this deviation of the ears.

Check your glasses for hugging. The glasses can be centered on the face and at the right height, but you should still feel a bit loose or tight. You can adjust the tightness / looseness of the lenses by flexing the rear of the eyepiece or inward, depending on your needs. The ideal location for this adjustment is in the hinge. Bending the tail of the glass outward reduces unnecessary pressure on the sides of the head or temples, while bending inward helps the glasses hug the head tighter.

Check the status of slipping glasses. Sometimes everything will fit, but the glasses still often slide down the face. If this is the case, simply place the top of the screws that attach the lens barrel to the lens barrel. advertisement

Part 2 of 3: Start making adjustments

Adjust the balance of the two glasses. Two glasses extend over the ears and help to keep the entire frame in place. After determining which part needs adjustment, you must consider the type of glasses you are using, as fixing the problem with plastic frames is different from metal frames.
- For metal frames, you will use a small pliers to straighten the two glasses. Put your glasses on and look in the mirror to see if they are adjusted correctly.
  - Don't use pliers. You must use flat nose pliers to avoid damaging your glasses.
- For plastic frames, the plastic at the ends of the glass need to be heated with a heat source, like a hair dryer, to be able to be curled. Slowly bend the tail of the glass with your hand to the desired position. Be careful when using a hairdryer as you may melt the plastic.
- Another way to bend plastic frames is to heat them under hot water for 15-25 seconds before adjusting. The more flexible the glass becomes for you to adjust, but be careful! Plastic parts can break even if they are heated.
Adjust the glass tail. Check the curvature of the glass tail. If the lenses squeeze or squeeze the ears or the sides of the head, you should bend the tail of the glasses outwards. If the lenses are too loose and constantly slipping down your nose, turn the rear of the glasses inwards to embrace your head. Again, the way your glasses are bent will depend on the type of frame you have.
- For metal frames, you will use pliers or hands to adjust.
- For plastic frames, you need to heat the plastic under hot water or in a dryer before bending the ends of the glass.
Tighten the screws on either side of the glass frame. Tightening the screw solves the lens slipping down the nose, and keeps the lenses in place inside the frame. To tighten the screw you must have a very small screwdriver. These small screwdrivers are often found in cleaning and repair kits.
- Be careful not to screw the screw too tightly to avoid damaging the plastic or metal that is being secured by the screw.
Adjusting the ticks. If the glasses are too high, move the nose pads away. If the lenses are too low, you must squeeze the two nose pads together. You must adjust the nose pads to stretch or squeeze in evenly spaced spaces to maintain the balance of the glasses. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Avoid damaging your glasses

Avoid breaking your glasses. When repairing plastic frames, always use the minimum amount of force required to adjust the glasses. Applying too much force to the heated plastic can break the frames. Then the eyeglasses will be damaged permanently.
Careful. When using pliers to adjust the frames, wrap the tape around the ends of the pliers. The tape will prevent the frames of the glasses from getting scratched. There is no way to fix the scratches, so even though the glasses have been fixed, it will look catastrophic.
Know when to quit. While you can make small adjustments to better fit your lenses, there will come a time when you will have to buy new glasses. If you have adjusted the frames, nose pads or tail as many times as possible and still do not meet the requirements, it may be time to buy new glasses. After many years of use, some lenses cannot be recovered.
- Also note that you need to have your eyes checked at least annually to make sure the lenses are still matching your vision.
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Always keep eyeglasses in protective cases to prevent scratches and prolong the life of frames.
Protect lenses from scratches by using a fine cloth to handle the lenses during repairs.
If you are unsure of how to do this, take your glasses to an eyewear store. An optometrist will help you with a very low or free adjustment.
Lens repair kits are sold in eyewear stores. Including all the necessary tools to adjust glasses.

Warning

Be gentle when bending the glass. Excessive force of force can break the frame or break the lenses.
Be careful when adjusting multifocal lenses. Small adjustments can make a big difference to the functionality of this lens. If in doubt, ask an optometrist to correct it.