A pair of glasses that fit perfectly can enhance your vision, boost your confidence, and even redefine your style. But what if your frames don’t fit perfectly? Don’t worry! Adjusting your glasses to fit your face is easier than you might think. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you adjust your glasses at home.
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1.Understanding the Problem
Before you start adjusting your glasses, it’s important to understand what the problem is. Are your glasses sliding down your nose? Do they pinch your nose or hurt your ears? Or do they simply appear crooked? Identifying the issue will help you decide which adjustments need to be made.
2.Adjusting the Temple Arms
If your glasses look crooked or tilted heavily to one side, it’s likely due to crooked temple arms. To adjust them, gently bend the arm down at the hinge or where the arm bends behind your ear. Remember to adjust the frames a little bit at a time to avoid overcompensating and possibly damaging your glasses. Running the arms under warm water can make them easier to adjust.
3.Fixing Nosepiece Problems
If your glasses rest too high up or too low down on your face, it’s likely a problem with the nosepiece. For metal frames, simply widen the plastic nose pads using your thumbs until the frames fit comfortably. For plastic frames, soak the arms of your glasses in warm water for 30-60 seconds, then apply an upward and outward pressure on the end of the arms to get a more relaxed fit.
4.Checking for Squeezing or Slipping
If your glasses feel a bit loose or a bit tight, you can adjust the tightness/looseness by bowing the earpieces outwards or inwards. Bowing the earpieces outwards will relieve any unnecessary pressure to the sides of your head or temples, while bowing earpieces inwards will help them fit more snugly to the side of your head.
5.Preventing Slippage
If your glasses are still sliding down your face despite everything else looking well-fitted, you can make adjustments to the screws that attach the arms to the lenses of the glasses.
6.When to Seek Professional Help
While many frame problems can be fixed at home, sometimes taking your glasses to an optician is the best course of action. If your frames aren’t fitting correctly after your adjustments, or if your problem is with your lenses, it’s recommended to seek professional help.
In conclusion, adjusting your glasses at home can be a simple and effective way to ensure a perfect fit. However, always remember to handle your glasses with care to avoid causing any damage. Happy adjusting!
