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How to Adjust Glasses to Fit

Safe, gentle adjustments you can make at home — and when to visit an optician instead.

Last updated November 3, 2026 · General information only, not medical advice. Please see a licensed eye-care professional for your prescription and eye health.

Woman wearing glasses

Small adjustments can make a big difference to comfort. Work slowly and gently; if you are unsure, a local optician can usually adjust frames for you.

Common fixes

  1. 1

    Glasses slide down

    For metal frames, gently pinch the nose pads closer together. For acetate, a warm-air adjustment of the temple tips by an optician helps.

  2. 2

    Glasses sit crooked

    Place them on a table upside down. If one temple lifts, bend the opposite temple down very slightly at the hinge.

  3. 3

    Pressure behind ears

    Temple tips may be bent too sharply; an optician can relax the curve.

  4. 4

    Loose hinges

    Tighten hinge screws with a precision screwdriver — a quarter turn is often enough.

Never heat frames with boiling water or an open flame. Rimless and titanium frames are best adjusted by a professional.

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