adjusting your glasses
you’ve new glasses have arrived, now it’s time to adjust them
Your glasses don’t feel quite right. They keep sliding down your nose, sit crooked, or pinch behind your ears. Sound familiar? Then it’s time to adjust your glasses properly. And no, it’s really not complicated. With just a few simple tweaks you can fix it yourself. No tools needed, just a bit of attention (and maybe a steady hand).
Because you barely notice glasses that fit well. Glasses that don’t fit well? You feel them all day long.
why a well-adjusted pair of glasses is so important
A well-adjusted pair of glasses not only ensures comfort but also gives you optimal vision. The lenses are crafted so that you see best through the center of the glass. If your glasses sit crooked or too low, you end up looking past that ‘sweet spot,’ making your vision blurrier or more tiring. In addition, properly adjusted glasses help prevent annoying issues such as:




In short: a small adjustment can make a world of difference.
how to adjust your glasses yourself
glasses sliding down
If your glasses keep sliding down, it usually comes down to the right tension on the nose pads or temple arms.
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For metal frames: gently bend the nose pads slightly closer together so the glasses sit more securely on your nose bridge.
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For acetate frames: lightly bend the temple arms inward so they grip better behind your ears.
Tip: it’s best to warm acetate frames first. For example, with a hair dryer on a low setting.
glasses sitting crooked
Put your glasses straight on your face and look in the mirror. Is one lens higher than the other? Then you’ll need to adjust the opposite temple arm.
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If the right lens is too high, gently bend the left temple arm slightly upward (or downward, depending on the issue).
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Repeat on the other side if necessary.
Always do this carefully and in small steps. With a little patience, your glasses will sit perfectly straight again.
glasses pressing behind your ears
Put your glasses straight on your face and look in the mirror. Is one lens sitting higher than the other? Then you’ll need to adjust the opposite temple arm.
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If the right lens is too high, gently bend the left temple arm slightly upward (or downward, depending on the issue).
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Repeat on the other side if needed.
Always make adjustments slowly and in small steps. With a little patience, your glasses will sit perfectly straight again.
better right from the start: that's how we do it
Prevention is better than cure. That’s why we make sure your glasses arrive already pre-adjusted. We fine-tune your glasses as best as possible based on your pupillary distance (PD) and the frame you’ve chosen. This way, you usually don’t have to do anything yourself. Still not completely perfect? No problem, just get in touch with our customer service.

