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How to Adjust Your Glasses

You saved a bundle ordering glasses from Craftedeyewear, after carefully choosing the perfect frame style and size for your face. Now your glasses have arrived in the mail. You put them on and look in the mirror.

Yikes! They’re a bit crooked!

That’s OK! All orders are held to the highest standard and put into bench alignment before they ship. Sometimes, the shipping process can affect this alignment and your new glasses will need a few adjustments.

Before you bought at the local optical store, the optician adjusted them for you.

But you can do it yourself, by following these easy-to-understand instructions.

Don’t worry. 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, and you’re good to go!

Adjusting Your Glasses

Step 1: Check that both lenses are the same distance from your face.

IF YOUR LEFT LENS IS CLOSER IN:

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:

IF YOUR RIGHT LENS IS CLOSER IN

Bend the right temple arm in and/or the left temple arm out at the hinge.

*While your glasses are strong, be careful not to apply excessive force.

Frame Adjustment Guide:

  1. Stand in front of a mirror wearing your glasses.
  2. Look down and peer into the mirror to check the alignment of your frame. If there’s a noticeable misalignment:
    • Grasp the frame front with your non-dominant hand.
    • Use your dominant hand to grasp the temple arm near the hinge.
  3. For adjustments:
    • If the LEFT lens is CLOSER TO YOUR FACE: Gently pull the left temple arm IN or push the right temple arm OUT.
    • If the RIGHT lens is CLOSER TO YOUR FACE: Gently pull the right temple arm IN or push the left temple arm OUT.

Step 2A: Make sure your glasses aren’t sitting too low or slipping down your nose

Too Low Glass

For Frames WITH Nose Pads:

Too Low Wire Glass
  1. Use your thumb and index finger to grasp each nose pad gently.
  2. Carefully wiggle each pad inwards until it sits flush and secure against your nose. Small adjustments are key for a precise fit.
  3. Avoid exerting too much force on the delicate nose pads to prevent breakage.

For Frames WITHOUT Nose Pads:

Too Low plastic Glass
  1. Submerge the temple ends of your glasses in warm water for 30-60 seconds.
  2. Hold the frame temple with both hands. Place your thumbs on the underside, right where the curve begins.
  3. Position your index fingers on top of the bend.
  4. Gently push downward with your index fingers while your thumbs push up. This will modify the bend behind your ear. Ensure you maintain the natural curve shape behind your ear to avoid overcorrection.

Step 2B: Check that your glasses aren’t sitting too high or squeezing your nose

Pinch Glasses

For Frames WITH Nose Pads:

Too Low Wire Glass
  1. Use your thumb and index finger to gently grasp each nose pad.
  2. Carefully wiggle them outwards until they sit comfortably against your nose. Small adjustments help fine-tune the fit.
  3. Avoid exerting too much force on the delicate nose pads to prevent damage.

For Frames WITHOUT Nose Pads:

Too Low plastic Glass
  1. Submerge the temple ends of your glasses in warm water for 30-60 seconds.
  2. Hold the frame temple with both hands. Place your thumbs on the underside, right at the curve.
  3. Position your index fingers on top of the bend.
  4. Gently push downward with your index fingers while your thumbs push upward. Try to preserve the natural curve behind your ear and avoid overcorrection.

Step 3: Ensure neither lens sits higher than the other

If the LEFT lens sits HIGHER when worn:

Left PersonTHE LEFT LENS IS HIGHER THAN THE RIGHT LENS
  • Gently bend the right temple arm down, either at the hinge or behind your ear.
  • Before making adjustments, immerse the temple ends of your glasses in warm water for 30-60 seconds as indicated in Steps 2A/B.

If the RIGHT lens sits HIGHER when worn:

Right PersonTHE RIGHT LENS IS HIGHER THAN THE LEFT LENS
  • Gently bend the left temple arm down, either at the hinge or behind your ear.
  • Before making adjustments, immerse the temple ends of your glasses in warm water for 30-60 seconds as indicated in Steps 2A/B.

 

 

A NOTE ABOUT CERTAIN FRAMES:

Some frame materials resist adjustment: titanium, memory titanium, memory plastic, and aluminum alloy. Others are quite adjustable, including stainless steel or plastic / acetate temple arms in which a stainless steel rod is embedded.

A few final reminders:

  1. Some frame materials, like stainless steel or plastic/acetate arms with embedded stainless steel rods, are readily adjustable.
  2. Other materials resist adjustment, including TR, titanium, memory titanium, memory plastic, and aluminum alloy. If you’re uncertain of your glasses’ frame material, check the Details Tab for the specific Frame SKU.
  3. For additional assistance, our Award-Winning Customer Service team is just a message away. Don’t hesitate to reach out!