How to Adjust Your Glasses

After carefully choosing the right frame shape and size, your new glasses have finally arrived. You put them on, check the mirror—and notice they look slightly uneven. Don’t worry. Glasses are carefully aligned before shipping, but handling during delivery can sometimes cause minor changes to the fit.

The good news: Many small adjustments can be made at home by following a few simple steps. Most frames can handle gentle bending, as long as you work slowly and avoid using too much pressure. Over time, regular wear may cause your glasses to become loose or uneven again. Simply repeat the appropriate adjustment to restore a comfortable, balanced fit.

Step 1: Check That Both Lenses Are the Same Distance from Your Face

Frame Alignment Adjustment Guide:

Put on your glasses and stand in front of a mirror.
Lower your head slightly and look up into the mirror to check whether the frame sits evenly.
If one lens appears closer to your face than the other, hold the front of the frame securely with your non-dominant hand.
With your dominant hand, grip the temple arm close to the hinge and make a small, gentle adjustment.

If the LEFT lens sits closer: Carefully bend the left temple arm inward or move the right temple arm outward.

If the RIGHT lens sits closer: Carefully bend the right temple arm inward or move the left temple arm outward.

Step 2: Check That Your Glasses Sit at the Right Height

Neither slipping down your nose nor sitting too high and putting excessive pressure on it.

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For Frames WITH Nose Pads

Hold each nose pad gently between your thumb and index finger.
Gently adjust the nose pads inward or outward until they rest comfortably on your nose. Make small changes each time for a more precise fit.
Make only small adjustments at a time, checking the fit after each movement.
Do not squeeze or bend the nose pads too forcefully, as the pad arms can be delicate and may become damaged.

For Frames WITHOUT Nose Pads

(Similar to acetate / cellulose acetate)

Place only the curved ends of the temple arms in warm water for approximately 30–60 seconds. Avoid using boiling water.
Hold the temple arm firmly with both hands. Position your thumbs underneath the arm where the curve begins.
Place your index fingers on top of the curved section.
Press gently downward with your index fingers while applying light upward pressure with your thumbs. This will slightly increase the curve behind your ears and help keep the glasses in place.

Keep the bend smooth and natural, making small adjustments to avoid bending the temple arms too far.

Step 3: Make Sure Both Lenses Sit at the Same Height

If the LEFT Lens Appears Higher

Carefully bend the right temple arm slightly downward at the hinge or along the curved section behind your ear.
Before adjusting, soften the temple tips by placing them in warm water for about 30–60 seconds, following the method described in Step 2.

If the RIGHT Lens Appears Higher

Carefully bend the left temple arm slightly downward at the hinge or along the curved section behind your ear.
Before adjusting, place the temple tips in warm water for approximately 30–60 seconds, as explained in Step 2.
Make small adjustments and check the alignment after each movement.

A Note About Frame Materials

Different frame materials respond differently to adjustment.
Frames made from titanium, memory titanium, memory plastic, TR material, or aluminum alloy are generally more resistant to bending and should be adjusted with extra care.
Stainless-steel frames and plastic or acetate temple arms with an embedded metal core are usually easier to reshape.

Final Reminders: Always confirm the frame material before attempting any adjustment. You can usually find this information in the product details or specifications for your frame model. Make only small adjustments at a time and avoid applying excessive force. If you are unsure about the material or the correct adjustment method, contact customer service or ask a professional optician for assistance.