Sometimes, your eyewear may need a little bit of adjustment. It can be a frustrating thing – your new pair of glasses looks great except one of the arms doesn’t sit quite right. Or it could be that you’ve been wearing your glasses day in and day out and, over time, they have begun to slide down your nose, or are even sitting crooked on your face. Below are some handy tips on what you can do at home.

Now that you're ready, let's tackle the most common issues people face with their glasses. Each problem has a simple fix that you can do yourself at home.

Fixing Glasses That Look Crooked on Your Face

Stand in front of your mirror wearing your glasses. Look down to check which lens sits closer to your face. This is a common problem after shipping or regular wear.

1. Hold the frame front with one hand

2. Grab the temple arm near the hinge with your other hand

3. Gently bend the closer arm inward or push the farther arm outward

4. Make tiny adjustments and check after each change

Stopping Your Glasses From Sliding Down Your Nose

Nothing is more annoying than glasses that keep slipping down! The fix depends on your frame type. For metal frames, you'll adjust the nose pads, while plastic frames need the temple curve adjusted.

For metal frames with nose pads:

1. Use your thumb and pointer finger to hold each pad

2. Wiggle them gently inward toward your nose

3. Make small movements to avoid breaking the pads

4. Both pads should sit flush against your nose

For plastic frames without nose pads:

1. Warm the temple ends in water for 30-60 seconds

2. Hold the temple with both hands, thumbs underneath

3. Push down with fingers while thumbs push up

4. This tightens the curve behind your ear

Fixing Glasses That Feel Too Tight or Pinch Your Nose

Sometimes glasses squeeze your nose or sit too high on your face. This can cause headaches or leave red marks on your skin. The solution is to move the nose pads outward or loosen the temple curve.

For metal frames with nose pads:

1. Hold each nose pad with thumb and pointer finger

2. Wiggle them outward away from your nose

3. Make small adjustments until comfortable

4. Pads should touch softly without squeezing

For plastic frames:

1. Soak temple ends for 30-60 seconds in warm water

2. Use the thumb-and-finger technique

3. Make the curve looser this time

4. The bend should feel gentler on your skin

Making Sure Both Lenses Sit at the Same Height

Put on your glasses and check the mirror to see which lens sits higher. This makes your glasses look tilted and feel uncomfortable. You'll need to bend one temple arm down to level them out.

1. If the left lens is higher, bend the right temple arm down

2. If the right lens is higher, bend the left arm down

3. Warm plastic frames first for 30-60 seconds

4. Make small changes and check frequently until the level

How-To Minor At-Home Frame Adjustments

Before you start

1. Always cleanse your hands before beginning.

2. Make use of bright lighting and a spotless surface.

3. Take your time; little changes make a big difference.

Plastic Frames

1. Before adjusting, soften the plastic by using warm water (not boiling) or a hairdryer on low heat for about 30 seconds.

2. Gently bend the frame and hold it in place for a few seconds so it can reshape properly.

3. Do not bend too much; applying extra pressure can cause the frames to crack or break.

Metal Frames

1. Are the arms too loose or too wide? Bend the temples inward gently.

2. Are your glasses too tight around your ears? Bend the temples gently down or outward next to the ear.

3. Considering crooked frames? To achieve equilibrium, raise or lower one arm a little.

How Do I Tighten My Loose Frames?

If the screws on the arms of your glasses seem loose, you can tighten them.

1. Locate a precise screwdriver; if you don't already have one, you may get one online from a hardware store.

2. Locate the loose screw by covering the lens with a cloth.

3. For support, place the frames on a bench.

4. Tighten the screwdriver until the resistance is firm by positioning it vertically above the screw.

5. Make sure your lenses are clean.