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Adjusting & Positioning your new glasses

Proper positioning of your new glasses will result in them being more comfortable and working more effectively. It takes just a couple of minutes to adjust…

How To Adjust Nose Pads on Glasses

Glasses with nose pads can be adjusted to give you a perfect, custom fit. If they sit too high or too low, do the following:

nosepad diagram showing eyeglasses are too high on nose

Glasses Too High?

Lower them by adjusting the nose pads outward, away from each other.

nosepad diagram showing eyeglasses are too low on nose

Glasses Too Low?

Raise them by adjusting the nose pads inward, toward each other.

diagram showing how to adjust the nosepads

How to adjust nose pads while protecting the frame and temple hinges

First, cup the outside left lens area firmly in your left hand with the nose pads facing upwards. Using your forefinger and thumb of your opposite hand, reposition the nose pad in the desired direction, taking care to follow the existing contour. Make moves in small increments, as not much will be needed. Repeat process on the right side, using opposite hands. Be sure to make equal adjustments to both sides.

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How To Adjust Temple Arms on Glasses

The correct temple arm length will make for a more comfortable fit and will prevent glasses from sliding. Note: when adjusting your temple arms, be sure you do not place any stress on the hinges.

diagram showing temple arms are too short

Problem:

Temple arm adjusted too short.

Solution:

Temple arm needs upward adjustment to make it longer.

To Lengthen Temple Arm

  1. Grasp the temple arm with one hand at mid length to isolate any movement that can stress the hinge.
  2. Use opposite hand and apply upward pressure to increase the existing curvature over the ears. Repeat on opposite side

Problem:

Glasses slip, temple arm too long.

Solution:

Temple arm needs downward adjustment to make it shorter.

To shorten Temple arm

  1. Grasp the temple arm with one hand at mid length to isolate any movement that can stress the hinge.
  2. Use opposite hand and apply downward pressure to increase the existing curvature over the ears. Repeat on opposite side.

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Checking alignment

Place your glasses on a flat surface to ensure level alignment. Both temples should touch the surface on the same plane. Flip the glasses on their backside to verify the frame is also level.