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How to Adjust Your Eyeglasses at Home

Welcome to Payne Glasses!

We know how challenging it can be to order glasses online and ensure they fit perfectly right out of the box. Every face shape is unique, and glasses may need a few adjustments upon delivery to achieve the perfect fit. At Payne Glasses, we’re committed to helping you achieve maximum comfort and optimal vision. If your glasses need a little adjustment, we’ve put together some simple tips and tricks to help you make these fixes at home.

Common Fit Issues And Solutions

Uneven Glasses Frame

Issue:

One lens sits higher or closer than the other on your face.

Solution:

Identify the bent arm: Check which side is causing the imbalance, and run your frames under warm water for at least 30 seconds.

Adjust the arms: If one lens sits higher, hold the frame with one hand and gently bend the opposite arm down with the other hand. If one lens sits closer, bend that lens’ arm slightly inward and the opposite arm slightly outward.

Frequent checks: Adjust in small increments and check frequently to ensure even adjustment and avoid over-bending.

Glasses Sliding Down Nose or Too Tight Behind Ears

Issue:

Your glasses keep sliding down or feel too tight behind your ears.

Solution:

Sliding down: Bend the arms slightly downward and inward where they curve behind your ears.

Too tight: Bend the arms upward and outward slightly to loosen the fit.

Approach: Adjust in small increments to avoid breaking the frame.

Nose Pads Sitting Too High or Low

Issue:

Your glasses sit too high or too low on your nose.

Solution:

Raise the glasses: Push the nose pads closer together.

Lower the glasses: Push the nose pads further apart.

Technique: Hold the glasses with one hand and adjust the nose pad with the other.

Loose Screws

Issue:

Your glasses feel wobbly or unstable.

Solution:

Locate the screws: Find the screws on the arms and around the lenses.

Tighten gently: Use a small eyeglass screwdriver to tighten the screws gently clockwise.

Caution: Avoid overtightening to prevent stripping the screws.

A NOTE ABOUT CERTAIN FRAMES

Rimless and semi-rimless frame types require more professional tooling for fit adjustment. Some frame materials resist adjustment, such as titanium, memory titanium, ultem, and aluminum alloy. Others are quite adjustable, including stainless steel or plastic/acetate temple arms with a stainless steel rod embedded.

Safety Reminder:

While these instructions are helpful for DIY adjustments, remember that the safest way to get your glasses fitting better is to seek help from an optician or other eye care professional. If you do try to adjust your frames at home, work in small, careful steps to avoid damage.

Protect Your Specs: Lens & Frame Care Tips

1. How to Put On and Take Off Your Glasses
To avoid bending the frames, hold the temples with both hands and gently pull your glasses off from both sides of your face.
2. Handling and Placing Your Glasses
To avoid bending the frames, fold the temple arms starting from the left side first. When setting your glasses down temporarily, place them with the lenses facing up to prevent scratches.
3. Cleaning Your Lenses
Use a lens cloth and spray to gently clean lenses, holding the frame's edge; for dirt and smudge build-up, rinse with lukewarm water and Dawn dish soap or lens cleaner, then dry with the lens cloth to avoid scratches.

Note: Dry well before storage — keep metal glasses moisture-free to prevent discoloration.
4. Storing Your Glasses
Always keep your glasses in their case when not in use. Avoid exposure to heat (e.g., do not leave them in your car on hot days) and chemicals to prevent damage.

Final Thoughts

We hope these tips help you get your glasses fitting just right. If you have any questions or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Your satisfaction is our top priority.

Thank you for choosing Payne Glasses!
Enjoy the perfect fit and clear vision.