How To Adjust Your Eyeglasses
Whether you just get your new glasses or have wear them for a long time, the frames may pinch your nose, slide out of place or simply appear crooked. Except taking them to an optometrist for an adjustment, you can do it yourself by following these instructions.
Your frame can stand a little bending. And when you’ve been wearing them for a while and they get out of shape again, just repeat the adjustments.
PS: While your glasses are strong, be careful not to apply excessive force.
FOR WIRE FRAME GLASSES:
Use your thumbs to push the nose pads closer together until they fit snugly against either side of your nose.
FOR PLASTIC FRAME GLASSES:
Place your glasses in a bowl of warm water for 30-60 seconds. Carefully apply an inward and downward pressure to the end of the temples to achieve a tighter fit behind the ears.
FOR WIRE FRAME GLASSES:
Use your thumbs to spread the nose pads out until they fit comfortably.
FOR PLASTIC FRAME GLASSES:
Place your glasses in a bowl of warm water for 30-60 seconds. Carefully apply an outward and upward pressure to the end of the temples to achieve a relaxed fit behind the ears.
THE LEFT LENS IS HIGHER THAN THE RIGHT LENS:
If the left lens is higher than the right lens, bend the right temple arm down where it’s most adjustable: at the hinge or the bend at your ear.
THE RIGHT LENS IS HIGHER THAN THE LEFT LENS:
If the right lens is higher than the left lens, bend the left temple arm down where it’s most adjustable: at the hinge or the bend at your ear.
IF YOUR LEFT LENS IS CLOSER IN:
Bend the left temple arm in and/or the right temple arm out at the hinge.
IF YOUR RIGHT LENS IS CLOSER IN:
Bend the right temple arm in and/or the left temple arm out at the hinge.