How to Change the Fit of Plastic Frames

Adjust your frames to fit your face again after long periods of wear.

Changing the fit of your stylish plastic frame glasses is easy. As comfort is usually the first priority for those who wear glasses, taking the time to seek the advice of a professional to ensure the correct fit can aide in changing your frames. However, you can also change the fit of your frames without professional assistance. In a few simple steps, you can change your frames for a more comfortable fit and keep your glasses from obstructing your vision.

Things You'll Need

• Mirror
• Glasses

Instructions

1. Remove you glasses from your face and locate the temple on each side of the frame; this is the plastic piece that rests over your ear. One ear could be higher than the other, so you will have to adjust both sides.

2. Adjust the temples by sliding the temple piece forward or backward; this may take several attempts. Sliding it forward will tighten the fit, while backward will loosen the fit.

3. Look in a mirror and gauge the crookedness and/or how level the glasses lay across your face. The frame should lay straight across the bridge of your nose and not obstrutct vision. If you have nose pads, you may need to adjust those, as well. Push the pads together, and the glasses will sit higher on your face, thus pulling them apart will make the frame sit lower.

References

• Glasses Crafter: How Should Glasses Sit On The Nose?

Resources

• All About Vision: Choosing Eyeglasses
• Get The Right Fit: Do Your Glasses Fit Properly?
• All About Vision: Reading Glasses