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How do I adjust my eyeglasses?

Adjust the earpieces. Check the curvature of the earpieces. If the eyeglasses are pinching or digging into your ears or the side of your head, bend the earpiece section of the arms outward. If the glasses are too loose and the glasses are slipping down off your nose, twist the earpieces inwards towards the head.

How do you put earplugs on eyeglasses?

Open up the loops on the eyeglass chain, and place a loop on each earpiece. Slide it to fit where its most comfortable on your face, somewhere between the stem of the eyeglass at the lens and your ear.

How do I choose the right eyeglasses for me?

Stand in front of a mirror and look straight ahead. Position the eyeglasses so the middle of the lenses are located in the center of your eyes. This is the optical center and the ideal location for your eyeglasses. All adjustments to your eyeglasses should be made to achieve this optimal position.

How do I bend my eyeglasses?

For wire frames, bend the pieces with small pliers, and if your frames are plastic, heat them with warm water or a hairdryer, then bend them by hand. To learn more from our Doctor of Optometry co-author, like how to adjust the screws in the temple arms, keep reading the article!

How to adjust your glasses correctly?

If the glasses are sitting too low: Narrow them gently. Whatever the case is, make sure the pads are even on both sides. Simply take the stem tip and bend it inwards so that the temple arms hug your head. Now that you know how to handle minor adjustments, it’s time to get a new pair of glasses!

How can I make my glasses fit better with plastic frame?

This works best with wireframes, but it’s also possible with plastic frame glasses. You’ll just need to make the plastic pliable by warming it up in hot or warm water before bending it. If the adjustment is needed in the arms of the glasses, you can maneuver them to make them fit better.

Can You Ruin Your Glasses by adjusting them?

But, to adjust glasses to the proper fit and not ruin them, you need to be very careful. Most glasses do not “need” an adjustment to fit; but in some cases an adjustment is helpful or can make the glasses more comfortable.

Should you buy new glasses or make adjustments at home?

While simple adjustments to make your eyeglasses fit better can be carried out at home, there may come a time when it is prudent to simply buy new glasses. If you have made multiple adjustments to the frame, nose or earpieces, and the glasses still don’t feel right, it is probably time to bite the bullet and buy some new glasses.

How do you bend plastic eyeglasses?

You can bend them with your fingers or use a small pair of pliers to gently adjust the arms. Plastic frames need to be warmed before they can bend. You can warm the glasses in hot water for about 30 seconds or with a hairdryer, but be careful not to overheat.

How can I adjust my glasses without damaging my glasses?

If the left side is higher than the right: Gently bend the right arm down at the hinge or where the arm bends behind your ear. Adjust frames a little bit at a time to avoid overcompensating and possibly damaging your glasses. Run the arms under warm water to make them easier to adjust. Only use water as warm as you can get from the tap.

How do you fix a bent temple on glasses?

Most temples should bend at about a 45-degree angle just behind the ear. If the bend starts before the ear, the temples will need to be loosened. For loose temples, hold them at the bend and pull the temples downward. Plan to try your glasses on a few times while you make adjustments.

How do you fix slanted glasses frames?

Grasp the frames firmly with both hands. Gently bend the curve of the temple over your index finger. Work in small, subtle movements, reheating the frames as necessary. Bend the temples up gently if they are rubbing the back of your ears and bend them down if your glasses are sliding down your nose.