How to adjust glasses

Video: How to Adjust Your Glasses at Home | Warby Parker

Content

Part 2 of 3: Performing the Fit
Part 3 of 3: Avoiding eyeglass breakage
Tips
Warnings
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1 Stand in front of the mirror and look straight ahead. Position the glasses so that the center of the lenses is exactly in the center of your eyes. This is the optical center and the ideal position for your glasses. You must adjust the glasses so that they are always in this position.

2 Examine the position of the temples. If your glasses appear bent or have a strong slope to one side, the problem is most likely due to the bent temples.To verify that this is true, place the glasses on a flat surface. Both temples should lie flat on a flat surface. Otherwise, you will have to adjust them.

If the glasses sit flat on your face, but when you put them on a flat surface, you see that their temples are at different levels, it is possible that one of your ears is higher than the other. Adjust the temples to suit your face.

3 Identify problems with the nose pads. Pay attention to how high the glasses are on your face. If the lenses are set too high or too low, then the problem is with the nose pads and you need to adjust them.

4 Make sure that the glasses do not pinch you or fall off. Your glasses can sit correctly and at the right height, but still hang loose or squeeze your head. Depending on your needs, you can adjust the tightness / play of your glasses by bending the temples outward or bending them inward. Bending the temples outward will relieve pressure on your head and temples, while bending inward will allow the glasses to fit more snugly against your head.

5 Glasses should not slip. It is possible that despite the general ideal position of the glasses, they will still slide off the bridge of your nose. In this case, you only need to tighten the screws that hold the temples and lenses of the glasses together.

Part 2 of 3: Performing the Fit

1 Adjust the position of the temples. The temples are the part of the glasses that fits over the ears and holds the frame. When you start adjusting the temples, be sure to consider the type of your glasses, as plastic and wire frames require a different approach.
- If the frames are wire, gently straighten the temples with small pliers. Put on your glasses and look in the mirror to see the result.
- If the frame is plastic, then the lowered bow must be heated with warm air, for example, a hairdryer, so that the plastic becomes pliable. Slowly slide the plastic up until it is in the desired position. Be careful when using a hair dryer and don't melt the plastic.
- You can also immerse the bow in hot water for 15-25 seconds, and then proceed with the adjustment. When the bow heats up, it will become quite pliable, but you still need to be careful. Even heated plastic can crack.
2 Adjust the temples. If the glasses are digging into your ears or temporal region, bend them outward. If the glasses are too loose, bend the temples inward. Again, the arching process will depend on the frame of your glasses.
- If the frames are wire, you can adjust the glasses with pliers or with your bare hands.
- If the frame is plastic, then before you start bending the temples, make the plastic pliable (hot water or warm air).
3 Tighten all screws on both temples. This will prevent the glasses from sliding off your nose and prevent the lenses from falling out. You will need a very small screwdriver for this method. Such screwdrivers are usually found in standard glasses polishing and repairing kits.
- Do not overtighten the screws or you risk damaging the plastic or metal they hold together.
4 Attach nose pads for more comfort. If the glasses sit too high, the stops must be moved apart from each other. If they sit too low, move them closer. Be sure to bend or spread both nose pads evenly so as not to break the symmetry of the glasses.

Part 3 of 3: Avoiding eyeglass breakage

1 Make only minor changes. Don't try to make complex and drastic fixes in one go. After repair, glasses are sometimes much more difficult to give the correct shape than before. Make minor adjustments, then check the glasses, then continue fitting until they are corrected.
2 Try not to break your glasses. Do not use too much force when fitting plastic glasses.If you start bending the heated plastic too much, the frame may crack, and then nothing will help your glasses.
3 Remember to take precautions. When adjusting the eyeglass support with pliers, wrap the ends with duct tape. This will help prevent scratches on the frame of your glasses. Scratches like this cannot be removed, so even the correct position of the glasses will not change the fact that they will look slightly chewed.
4 Find out as much as you can about your frame. Some types of glasses are made from materials that cannot be fitted. The properties of frames made from titanium, memory polymer or aluminum alloy make them resistant to bending, fitting or adjustment.
5 Be realistic. While a simple fitting of glasses can be done at home, sometimes it makes more sense to simply buy new glasses. If, after making multiple adjustments to the frames, nose pads, or temples, your glasses continue to bother you, it’s probably time to face the truth and buy new glasses. Some glasses, which are already many years old, are simply impossible to save.
- By the way, remember to check your eyesight regularly (at least once a year) to make sure that your prescribed lenses are still suitable for your vision.

Tips

Be sure to store your glasses in a protective case to prevent scratches and prolong their lifespan.
Protect the lenses from stains and scratches during the fitting process by wrapping them in a microfiber cloth.
You can buy an eyeglass repair kit from an optician, pharmacy, or supermarket. The kit will contain all the tools necessary for adjustment.
If you can't do it on your own, contact an optics store. Most opticians provide this service for little or no cost.