How To Tighten Your Glasses - Easy Step Guide
Getting the perfect pair of glasses is something you want to get right. After using our glasses virtual try on tool to see how a pair of designer glasses look, you’ll understandably want to keep them in good knick.
Even glasses that are well looked after go through a lot. This includes exposure to all sorts of weather, environment changes, accidental knocks, and being repeatedly taken on and off. Whether you wear them everyday or occasionally, glasses are exposed to everyday life and all that comes with it. And this means they can become loose over time. This is definitely something you’ll want to keep an eye on. A correct fit is integral to how comfortable your glasses feel, as well as how effectively they improve your vision. The good news is that if your specs are feeling a little loose, there are some measures you can take.
We’ll be going through how to tighten your glasses at home. A word of caution though. Unless it’s a straightforward job involving screws, we recommend getting a professional to do the job. Opticians and eyewear experts have specialist tools and knowledge to adjust your glasses, without any cause for damage. It’s always better to be safe than sorry!
How To Tell If Your Glasses Are Too Loose
There are a few tell-tale signs that your glasses are too loose. This includes:
They keep falling down your nose
The temples don’t stay behind your ears
They feel too loose against your head
The temples don’t stay behind your ears
They feel too loose against your head
If they don’t feel right and you are struggling to identify where the problem lies, take a look in the mirror with your glasses on. This will allow you to see what area is looking a bit off - they might be sitting crooked or too wide. If you’re still stuck, take your glasses to a professional. They’ll be able to help you out!
How to Tighten Glasses Arms
If you keep pushing your glasses up your nose, or they feel a bit loose against the sides of your head - your glasses arms might need tightening. This is a job you can do at home! All you need to do is tighten the screws in the hinges. These can be found in the corners of the temple corners and the arms. It’s where the front of the glasses connect with the back pieces.
To do this, you’ll need a small screwdriver. Turn the screwdriver to tighten the screw. This can either be clockwise or in an anti-clockwise direction, depending on the frames. Tighten the screw until you feel resistance. Make sure you don’t adjust the screws too tightly, or there will be too much pressure on the frames and they might snap. Remember to ensure that you’re turning it in the correct way, so the arms don’t get loose.
How to Tighten Glasses Without A Screwdriver
Sorry about this one, but you’ll either need a screwdriver to tighten up the hinges or a professional to help adjust the frames.
An at-home remedy is by using warm water and a hairdryer, and bending the frames or fiddling with the nose pads. However, we advise strongly against this, as you can cause major damage to your glasses. You may even accidentally break them.
How to Tighten Plastic Glasses
Plastic and metal glasses can all be tightened through using a screwdriver too. Although, please note that not all frames have screws. Different materials can break more easily than others, particularly plastic. If you’re tightening the hinges, you’ll want to be extra careful that you don’t create too much pressure and end up snapping the material. And again - if the screws are tight and your glasses still feel loose, get an expert on the case.