Do glasses need to be fitted?

When glasses are too tight, they pinch the sides of our face and not only leave imprints but over time, cause headaches. On the other hand, if glasses are too loose, they can continue to slide down your nose and create the annoyance of continually having to physically hold them in place.

Do you need to get glasses fitted?

Even though your glasses have been crafted specifically for you, there is still one important step to take before you can wear them. That step is the fitting process. There's a reason your eye doctor asks that patients come back to the office to personally pick up their new glasses.

Do new glasses need to be adjusted?

Although you may see better than before, getting used to glasses for the first time can be inconvenient. If you're dealing with any of this, you aren't alone. When you have a new pair of glasses, an adjustment period is completely normal, even if it is unpleasant.

Can you fit your glasses at home?

If you have plastic frames: Soak the arms of your glasses for 30-60 seconds in warm water, then apply a gentle downward and inward pressure on the end of the arms. This gives a better fit behind the ear, which should tighten the overall fit and prevent slipping.

How do you get fitted for glasses?

Make your glasses fit better. Here’s how.

How long does it take to get fitted for glasses?

Doctor's offices

If you get your glasses from your doctor's office, the timing will vary by the individual office, but it will most likely run between 1 and 2 weeks, similar to a vision store.

How do I know what glasses fit my face?

Can I get my glasses adjusted anywhere?

You can take your glasses to a local eyeglass retailer or vision center to have them adjusted, but you can also attempt to make some adjustments on your own at home.

How tight should glasses fit?

Optimally-fitted sides should only cause a slight pressure behind the ear to keep the weight of the glasses from bearing down on the nose. However, if the glasses are too tight, the sides move upwards on the sides of the head and the eyeglass frames slide down the nose.

Why are my glasses always crooked?

If your glasses look crooked or tilted heavily to one side, it is likely the result of crooked temple arms. One way to test the temple arms is to lay your eyeglasses upside down on a flat surface. Both of the temple arms should rest evenly on the flat surface. If they do not, you will need to adjust them.

Why do I feel dizzy with my new glasses?

If you experience dizziness or nausea when wearing your new glasses, it's likely that you're also dealing with depth perception issues. In a way, you're experiencing motion sickness. You tend to feel grounded and stable because you have a natural understanding of your body and how it relates to the space around it.

Why do glasses feel weird when you first get them?

Unfortunately, wearing glasses comes with a slight adjustment period. Most people will experience headaches and sore or tired eyes during the first few days. However, as your eye muscles get used to relaxing instead of working so hard to make sense of what you are seeing, the headaches and soreness will disappear.

Why do I see blurry with my new glasses?

Both your eyes and brain need time adjusting to prescription glasses. Some people adjust to this change in a matter of days while others may take weeks to adapt. When it's new glasses causing blurry vision or a new prescription number in old lenses, you have to give yourself time to adjust.

What happens if I don't like my new glasses?

Some optical stores and online sellers guarantee your satisfaction with your eyeglasses — even if you simply don't like them — by offering a refund or a store credit for the amount you paid for them. If so, you usually must return the glasses within a specified period of time (for example, within 30 days of purchase).

How can I get my glasses adjusted for free?

Eye clinics/your optician

If you don't want to pay for the adjustment, another place to take your glasses for adjustments is your eye clinic or optometrist. If you are a registered patient with the clinic, you will not have to pay for the glasses, especially if you bought them from the clinic.

Will Specsavers change my glasses if I don't like them?

Answer: Yes, we want you to be completely happy with your purchase at Specsavers. If you have any concerns within 100 days of the date of purchase, we will put it right. No quibble, no fuss.

How do I know if my glasses fit right?

“A good eye-care professional will use the three-point touch rule to ensure a good fit. “The frames should touch the nose, the top of the right ear, and the top of the left ear,” she continues. “If the frame is too narrow, the glasses will constantly slide down your face and need adjustments.”

Should glasses stick out behind ears?

Glasses should rest comfortably on and behind your ears. If they pinch behind the ears, the most likely culprit is the fit—the temples may be too short. If they're the right length but they still pinch, an optician can adjust them for a better fit. The nose pads leave marks or pinch the nose.

Should glasses cover your eyebrows?

But first, a few basic guidelines: The top of your glasses frame should follow the line of your eyebrows. Avoid having too much eyebrow above or below the frames. Sunglasses, however, should always cover your eyebrows.

Can opticians adjust my glasses?

Your optician is best qualified to make adjustments to the frame and nose pads to make them more comfortable. They'll use specialist equipment to make tweaks until you're happy with the fit. It's best not to try this yourself as you might end up damaging your glasses in the process.

How much does it cost to adjust glasses?

Usual cost: $10 to $59

Whether it is normal wear and tear or an accident, all eyewear needs to be adjusted at some point and in some cases it may need an overhaul.

What can you do if your glasses are too wide?

The Problem: Your glasses are too wide on your temples. The Fix: Secure the lens with your non-dominant hand and softly push in on the end piece with your dominant hand. Do this to both sides to tighten the fit of your glasses on your head.

Should glasses touch your cheeks when you smile?

Your glasses shouldn't rest on your cheeks when you smile. They should be level on your face. The temples of your eyeglass frames should feel secure around or over your ears, without pinching or feeling uncomfortable.

Is it OK to wear oversized glasses?

Oversized glasses are often worn as a fashion statement and an expression of style. But in sunglasses, larger lenses also mean more protection from annoying glare and damaging ultraviolet rays. Like all eyewear, glasses with oversized frames should be sized to fit your face.

How do you tell if glasses are too big for your face?

You can test this by smiling and seeing if your glasses rub against the apples of your cheeks. Your eyes should look out from the center of the lens, and the temple arms should rest lightly against your face. If your eyes are more toward the nosepiece of the glasses, the glasses may be too big.