Congratulations on your new glasses! You and your new glasses will be spending a lot of time together. Let’s make sure they fit perfectly. 

Your face is like none other. While we rigorously test every pair of eyewear before shipping, your new frames may need slight adjustments to fit just right.

Whether your frames feel a little too tight, a little too loose, or just a little off, we’ve got tips to try at home to give you that feels-right fit!

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What to Do If Your Glasses Are Pinching Your Nose

If your glasses are tight around your nose or leave red marks, they are likely too tight.

For acetate frames: 

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1. Heat your frames at the temple end pieces (the parts that hook over your ears) by placing them in a bowl of warm water for 30 to 60 seconds. Be careful to place just the ends of the frames in the water and keep your lenses dry to avoid damage. 
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2. Push the temple ends outward and upward to fit more loosely around the ears.

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For metal frames:

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With your thumbs resting on the nose pads and your index finger holding the tops of the frame, gently push the nose pads out toward the arms of the glasses to loosen the fit.

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What to Do If Your Glasses Slip Off Your Face

If your glasses slip down your nose or fall off your face when you bend over, they’re too loose.

For acetate frames: 

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1. Heat your frames at the temple end pieces (the parts that hook over your ears) by placing them in a bowl of warm water for 30 to 60 seconds. Be careful to place just the ends of the frames in the water and keep your lenses dry to avoid damage. 
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2. Push the temple ends inward and downward until they fit more snugly around your ears. 
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For metal frames:

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Flip your glasses over. With your thumbs resting on the outside of the nose pads, gently push the nose pads inward to tighten the fit around your nose.

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What to Do If Your Glasses Are Too Tight Around the Temple

If your glasses pinch your skin or cause headaches from the pressure behind your ears, loosening them will make a big difference.

For acetate frames:

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1. Heat your frames at the temple end pieces (the parts that hook over your ears) by placing them in a bowl of warm water for 30 to 60 seconds. Be careful to place just the ends of the frames in the water and keep your lenses dry to avoid damage. 
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2. Push the temple ends outward and upward to fit more comfortably around your ears.

For metal frames:

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Bend the temple end pieces (the parts that hook behind your ears) out and up slightly. Keep adjusting until the frames no longer pinch, but stay secure on your face when you bend over.

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What to Do If Your Glasses Look Crooked

Try putting your glasses on again, and make sure they rest comfortably behind your ears with no hair in the way. Keep in mind that it’s common to have one eyebrow or ear that’s higher than the other. So make sure you check the distance from the bottom of your frames to your eyes to see if they’re uneven. If they still seem crooked, try these tips.

For acetate frames:

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1. Bend the hinge slightly down on the side that is higher. The hinge is the metal piece that connects the lens portion to the arm of your glasses. 
2. Then, bend the hinge slightly up on the side that is lower.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as needed until the glasses look even on your face. 

For metal frames:

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1. Bend the temple down on the side that is higher. You can either bend at the hinge (where the lens portion connects to the arm) or at the temple end (the part that hooks behind your ear).
2. Then, bend the temple up on the side that is lower.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as needed until the glasses look even on your face. 

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What to Do If Your Glasses Sit Too Low on Your Nose

Tightening your glasses can help if they rest on your cheeks or sit too low on your nose. If the tips below don’t work, you might need low-nose bridge glasses. These glasses are made for people with low nose bridges, wide faces, or high cheekbones.

For acetate frames: 

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1. Heat your frames at the temple end pieces (the parts that hook over your ears) by placing them in a bowl of warm water for 30 to 60 seconds. Be careful to place just the ends of the frames in the water and keep your lenses dry to avoid damage. 
2. Push the temple ends inward and downward until they fit more snugly around your ears. 

For metal frames:

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Flip your glasses over. With your thumbs resting on the outside of the nose pads, gently push the nose pads inward to tighten the fit around your nose. This should lift the frames off your cheeks.

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What to Do If One Lens Is Closer to Your Eye Than the Other

This can happen when your glasses aren’t centered on your face. A slight adjustment to the hinges (the metal piece that connects the lens frames to the arm) will help.

For acetate and metal frames:

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If your LEFT lens is closer to your eye than your right:

1. Slightly bend the hinge on the right side out.
2. If needed, bend the hinge on the left side in.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as needed until the frames are centered on your face.

If your RIGHT lens is closer to your eye than your left:

1. Slightly bend the hinge on the left side out.
2. If needed, bend the hinge on the right side in.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as needed until the frames are centered on your face.

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If your glasses still don’t feel right after making these adjustments, contact us so we can help. Call or text us at (888) 974-3020, email us at concierge@xphealth.co, or chat with us online.