If you're constantly pushing up on your glasses, it may be time to adjust your glasses so they don't sag again. If you're in a hurry, there are many quick fixes you can do at home to keep your glasses from shifting. For a more permanent solution, you may have to adjust it so that it fits snugly against your head. Once you've set it up, the glasses won't move all day!
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Method 1 of 3: Adjusting Glasses at Home
Step 1. Wash your face to clean the oil that sticks
Oily skin can make the glasses sag to the nose. Look for natural skin care products that reduce oil and wash your face once or twice a day for effective results. Rub the cleanser on the skin and rinse thoroughly before putting on the glasses to see if the glasses sag.
- Your body may produce more oil. So, bring a cleaning cloth to remove excess oil.
- Overuse of facial cleansers to remove oil can dry out your skin.
Step 2. Cover the sleeves of the glasses using a hair tie to strengthen the grip of the glasses
Take two hair ties of the same color as the frames of the glasses so they don't stand out. Insert it up to a third of the sleeve and make a coil. Pull it tight each time you wind it again around the arm of the glasses. Continue to wrap the hair tie on the sleeve of the glasses until it is tight. Do the same for the other arm.
- Make sure the hair tie is flat on the sleeve of the glasses so that the glasses are still comfortable to wear.
- Try different thicknesses of hair ties to see which one is the best fit and comfortable for you to wear.
Step 3. Put wax on the bridge so the glasses don't sag
Eyeglass wax is usually tube-shaped, like lip balm, and creates friction between the frame and the nose. Remove the wax cap and rub a little on the bridge of the eyeglass frame. Try wearing your glasses. If it's still moving, apply a little more wax.
You can buy candles online or at your nearest pharmacy
Warning:
Glasses wax won't work well if your glasses don't fit snugly against your head. Visit an optometrist or optician so they can measure your face to fit the frame.
Step 4. Insert the burner tube into the sleeve of the glasses to make the frame tighter
The fuel shell will change shape according to the object attached to it when heated. Insert the tube into the sleeves of the glasses until the part that attaches to the ear is covered. Hold the hot glue about 10-13 cm from the tube and select low heat for 30 seconds to allow the tube to shrink
- You can buy sleeves or fuel hoses at the nearest hardware store. Look for a tube that matches the frame of the glasses so it doesn't stand out too much.
- If you don't have hot glue, you can use a hairdryer on the highest heat setting.
- Do not hold the hot glue gun too close or too long with the glasses as this can damage or melt the frames.
- Some glasses have a rubber band on the sleeves.
Method 2 of 3: Setting the Frame
Step 1. Replace the nose pad if the glasses sag
Use a small screwdriver from the eyeglass repair kit to remove the nose pad screw. Remove the old nose pad and attach the new one to the frame. Retighten the screws before replacing the second nose pad.
- You can buy nose pads online or at an eyewear store.
- For a little money, you may be able to get the optometrist to replace the nasal pads.
Tip:
If the frame doesn't have nose pads, you can buy adhesive pads and attach them to the bridge to keep the glasses from moving.
Step 2. Make the pads narrower if they fit on the frame
Some frames have a nose pad that attaches to a small metal so you can adjust it yourself. Grasp the outside of the nose pad with your index and thumb and press down to make it narrow. Make sure they are the same distance. Otherwise, your glasses may tilt when worn.
- If you accidentally make the nose pad too narrow, you can push it again to make it wider.
- Be careful not to bend the nose pad too hard as you could break it from the frame.
- If you don't want to adjust it yourself, take the frame to an optometrist or optician to have it set for you.
Step 3. Adjust the temple angle so that the glasses are firmly attached to the head
Temple angle describes how the ends of the sleeves of the glasses are attached to the head for a tight fit. If the frame is metal, grasp the base of the arm of the glasses with your non-dominant hand and pinch the ends of the sleeves with sharp pliers. To fasten the glasses, carefully bend the ends of the sleeves inwards. If the frame is plastic, heat it with a hairdryer on high heat for 1-2 minutes before bending it by hand.
You can also take the frame to the optometrist so he can adjust it
Step 4. Attach the ear hooks to the sleeves of the glasses so they don't slide away from the ears
Ear hooks are small rubber bands that cover the arms of the glasses and prevent the glasses from slipping out of the ears. Insert the end of the eyeglass sleeve into the ear hook and adjust it so that it fits tightly against your ear when you wear the glasses. Insert the other end into the ear hook to prevent the glasses from tilting.
You can buy ear hooks online or at an eyewear store
Method 3 of 3: Choosing the Right Frame Size
Step 1. Measure your face to determine the right frame size
Visit an optometrist or optician and ask them to measure your face. The optometrist or optician will be able to accurately determine the length of lenses, bridges, and eyeglass sleeves in millimeters.
- For example, eyeglass measurements might show 55-18-140, 55mm is the width of the lens, 18mm is the width of the bridge, and 140mm is the length of each arm.
- If you already have glasses that fit, look at the three numbers on one arm to find the size.
- Some apps for buying glasses may have a meter that uses your phone's camera to measure your face precisely.
Tip:
Avoid “one size fits all” frames as they can be too big or small for your face and will slip more often.
Step 2. Buy glasses with grip strips on the ends of the sleeves so they don't sag
The grip strips are rubber bands that go around the frame to increase friction so they don't sag. Look for a frame that is the right size and has handle strips on the ends. Try it so you know the taste.
- If the frame is too tight, you may feel uncomfortable over time.
- You can buy grip strips and attach them to the frame if you can't find glasses that come with grip strips.
Step 3. Try glasses with adjustable nose pads so you can tighten them
Many glasses have nose pads attached to metal. Pads are adjustable when worn. Look for a frame that fits your size and includes an adjustable nose pad at your nearest eyeglass store or online. If the nose pad is too loose and doesn't grip the nose well, squeeze it closer so that the pad rests more tightly on the face.
