I Want to Adjust My Glasses

We recommend taking your glasses to a local optical store to have them adjusted. Opticians have professional tools that can do the job more efficiently, while minimizing the chance of breakage. Most stores will do this service for free. Some stores may charge you a few dollars. You may want to contact the store first to see what their policy is.

However, you may still need to adjust your frame at home.

How to Adjust Eyeglass Temple Arm/Leg Too Short

The curve of the temple arm should wrap around the ear. Adjust the curvature of the temple arm upwards. Gently bend the curve more outward for a looser fit. If they feel loose and slide down, make the curved part bend more inward for a tighter grip

Fill a bowl with warm water and dip the curved part of the temple arm in the water so it has more give. DO NOT use boiling water. Grab the arm with one hand at about middle length to help prevent an adjustment that can stress the hinge. Adjust the frame a bit at a time to prevent over-adjusting. Use the opposite hand and apply pressure upwards to increase the existing curvature over the ears. Repeat on the opposite temple arm.

 

Hoe to Adjust Nose Pads If Your Glasses Sit Too Low

If you keep having to push your glasses up on your face because they slip down, or the bifocal sits too low, then you will need to adjust the nose pads in. Carefully pull the nose pad toward the center of your frames and away from the lens. You can use your thumbs, but it works better if you use needlenose pliers.

 

Hoe to Adjust Nose Pads If Your Glasses Are Sitting Too High

How to Adjust Glasses If They Leave Red Marks on Your Nose

If your glasses sit too high or feel tight on your nose, use your thumb or preferably needlenose pliers to gently move the nose pads outwards. Adjust one nose pad at a time being sure to move them slightly a bit at a time. Moving them just a couple of millimeters can make a big difference!