If you wear glasses on a regular basis, then you want the glasses to fit comfortably so you do not need to constantly adjust them or make changes throughout the day. Not only can your eye doctor provide the proper prescription for your glasses, but they have the tools and resources to complete a wide range of optical product repairs.
Check out some of the repair options so your glasses fit better and you do not constantly feel like you need to take them off and make adjustments over and over again.
1. Loose Lens Repair
Sometimes, a pair of glasses will not hold the lenses in the way that they should. A lens could loosen, wiggle, or easily pop out with a gentle touch. You do not want to worry about a loose lens, especially if a part pops out when you're not at home. An optician can tighten the lens within the frame to ensure the lens fits correctly.
Instead of buying whole new lenses, the adjustment to the frame itself will save you money and ensure your lenses stay in place like they're supposed to.
2. Temple Arm Adjustments
If your glasses feel uneven or if they do not sit on your face properly, then you may need to make adjustments through the temple arm. A temple arm adjustment occurs right near the hinge where the arm reaches the front of the frame. An optician can use a special tool to mount the glasses and even out the temple arms.
Not everyone's head is perfectly symmetrical. Through a quick test, an optician can check to see how the glasses fit on your head and make adjustments as needed. A few subtle changes can make a positive difference in the way the glasses sit on your head and provide extra comfort.
3. Nose Pad Adjustments
If your glasses have nose pads, you could run into many problems. Nose pads that sit too loose on your face can cause glasses to constantly slip. Nose pads that sit too tight on your face can pinch at your nose. The nose pad area often includes sensitive parts that can easily break or warp.
An optician has special tools to make small adjustments and test out the fit on your face. When you make adjustments in person, you can test out the glasses and ensure they fit well. Slight adjustments can make a huge difference and help eliminate annoyances as you wear the glasses throughout the day.
Your glasses may need multiple adjustments at the same time, which an optician — including a service like Southern Colorado Eye Care Associates — can perform to provide the best level of comfort.
