If your frames aren't fitting correctly, it might be easier to adjust your glasses at home than you think. 

You can fix most common frame problems yourself, but keep in mind not to apply excessive force to the nose bridge as it

houses sensitive components.

 

Here are some common problems and how to fix them:

Frame Imbalance

①If the right temple is higher than the left: Gently bend the left arm down at the hinge or where the arm bends behind your ear. 

If the left temple is higher than the right: Gently bend the right arm down at the hinge or where the arm bends behind your ear. 

②If the frame is crooked, use one hand to hold the nose bridge in place and gently bend the frame to the desired position. 

Temples are too loose or too tight

①If the arms fit too loosely at your temples: Again, only for metal frames, use the same method used to loosen arms,

except apply gentle inward pressure on the corner part of the frames located between the arm hinge and the lens.

Repeat on the other side to tighten the fit around your temples.

②If the arms squeeze against your temples: For metal frames, use your nondominant hand to secure the lens of your

glasses. With your dominant hand, apply very gentle outward pressure on the corner part of the frames located between

the arm hinge and the lens. Repeat on the other side of your frames for a looser fit around your temples. 

Your glasses slide down your nose

①If you have metal frames: Use your thumbs to narrow the nose pads until the frames no longer slip. 

②If you have plastic frames: Use a hair dryer to heat up the frame slightly, then apply a gentle downward and inward

pressure on the end of the arms. This gives a better fit behind the ear, which should tighten the overall fit and prevent

slipping.

In general, it is common for frames to become slightly imbalanced after prolonged use.

Here are a few more additional tips to help prevent wear and tear:

  1. Always use both hands when putting on or removing your eyewear.
  2. Always store in eyewear case when eyewear is not in use.
  3. Avoid storing eyewear in areas with high humidity.
  4. Do not subject glasses to heat or wear them in extremely hot areas.