How to Adjust Your Glasses
You saved a bundle ordering glasses from Zenni, after carefully choosing the perfect frame style and size for your face. Now your glasses have arrived in the mail. You put them on and look in the mirror.
Yikes! They’re a bit crooked!
That’s OK! All Zenni orders are held to the highest standard and put into bench alignment before they ship. Sometimes, the shipping process can affect this alignment and your new glasses will need a few adjustments.
Before you discovered Zenni, when you paid 10 times more for glasses you bought at the local optical store, the optician adjusted them for you.
But you can do it yourself, by following these easy-to-understand instructions.
Don’t worry. Your frame can stand a little bending. And when you’ve been wearing them for a while and they get out of shape again, just repeat the adjustments, and you’re good to go!
Step 1: Check that both lenses are the same distance from your face.
IF YOUR LEFT LENS IS CLOSER IN:
Bend the left temple arm in and/or the right temple arm out at the hinge.
IF YOUR RIGHT LENS IS CLOSER IN:
Bend the right temple arm in and/or the left temple arm out at the hinge.
*While your glasses are strong, be careful not to apply excessive force.
Frame Adjustment Guide:
- Stand in front of a mirror wearing your glasses.
- Look down and peer into the mirror to check the alignment of your frame. If there's a noticeable misalignment:
- Grasp the frame front with your non-dominant hand.
- Use your dominant hand to grasp the temple arm near the hinge.
- For adjustments:
- If the LEFT lens is CLOSER TO YOUR FACE: Gently pull the left temple arm IN or push the right temple arm OUT.
- If the RIGHT lens is CLOSER TO YOUR FACE: Gently pull the right temple arm IN or push the left temple arm OUT.
Step 2A: Make sure your glasses aren’t sitting too low or slipping down your nose
For Frames WITH Nose Pads:
- Use your thumb and index finger to grasp each nose pad gently.
- Carefully wiggle each pad inwards until it sits flush and secure against your nose. Small adjustments are key for a precise fit.
- Avoid exerting too much force on the delicate nose pads to prevent breakage.
For Frames WITHOUT Nose Pads:
- Submerge the temple ends of your glasses in warm water for 30-60 seconds.
- Hold the frame temple with both hands. Place your thumbs on the underside, right where the curve begins.
- Position your index fingers on top of the bend.
- Gently push downward with your index fingers while your thumbs push up. This will modify the bend behind your ear. Ensure you maintain the natural curve shape behind your ear to avoid overcorrection.
Step 2B: Check that your glasses aren’t sitting too high or squeezing your nose
For Frames WITH Nose Pads:
- Use your thumb and index finger to gently grasp each nose pad.
- Carefully wiggle them outwards until they sit comfortably against your nose. Small adjustments help fine-tune the fit.
- Avoid exerting too much force on the delicate nose pads to prevent damage.
For Frames WITHOUT Nose Pads:
- Submerge the temple ends of your glasses in warm water for 30-60 seconds.
- Hold the frame temple with both hands. Place your thumbs on the underside, right at the curve.
- Position your index fingers on top of the bend.
- Gently push downward with your index fingers while your thumbs push upward. Try to preserve the natural curve behind your ear and avoid overcorrection.