What do you call the string that holds your glasses?

You've probably seen sunglass straps before. Sometimes called eyewear retainers, the simple strip of fabric connects to the arms of your glasses behind your head.
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What do you call the things that hold your glasses on your face?

Also called glasses retainers, these straps slide on to the sides of your glasses and then easily rest around your neck when not on your face. They are an excellent way to secure your glasses and keep them safe.
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What holds glasses in place?

Simply take two thin hair ties (the same color as your glasses) and wrap them around the end of the ends of your glasses at the two points that end up behind your ears when you put them on.
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How can I keep my glasses from falling off?

How Can I Keep My Glasses from Sliding Down My Nose?
  1. Fit snugly above the midway point above your ears, feeling tight but not painful while you're wearing them and leaving no pain when you take them off.
  2. Rest slightly against that side of your head or your temples and not leave a mark when you remove them.
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What are the parts of glasses?

Here are the nine main parts of eyeglasses:
  • Rims. The rims lend form and character to your eyeglasses—they also provide function by holding the lenses in place.
  • End pieces. ...
  • Bridge. ...
  • Hinges. ...
  • Lenses. ...
  • Screws. ...
  • Nose pads. ...
  • Pad arms.
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What are glasses straps for?

Also called glasses retainers, these straps slide on to the sides of your glasses and then easily rest around your neck when not on your face. They are an excellent way to secure your glasses and keep them safe.
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How do you make a lanyard for glasses?

Directions to Make a DIY Beaded Eyeglass Chain:
  1. Step 1: Cut beading wire or cord to a comfortable length. ...
  2. Step 2: Add a crimp bead and eyeglass temple holder.
  3. Step 3: String on your beads. ...
  4. Step 4: Add the second crimp bead and eyeglass holder. ...
  5. Step 5: Slip glasses chain ends onto your glasses.
  6. Step 5: Enjoy!
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Why are they called Croakies?

“Back in the seventies,” the Croakies website says, “the Jackson Hole ski patrol used the nickname 'croakies' when they couldn't think of a word (think “thing-amajig”), but it finally stuck on the first neoprene eyewear retainer ever invented.”
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What is the strap for sunglasses called?

You've probably seen sunglass straps before. Sometimes called eyewear retainers, the simple strip of fabric connects to the arms of your glasses behind your head. This lets you hang your shades around your neck when not in use and provides a safety net in case your sunnies fall off while on your face.
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Do they still make Croakies?

Now available in both XL and Regular sizes to accommodate the widest range of eyewear frame styles available. The original and still the industry-leader in eyewear retention for any adventure.
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How do you put on eyeglass straps?

How to Attach your Glasses Chain?
  1. Place your eyeglasses on a flat surface. ...
  2. Open the loops on the eyeglasses chain. ...
  3. Slide it to where it fits comfortably on your face.
  4. Push the small plastic or metal slide beneath the loop or ring to tighten it to the earpiece.
  5. Create a snug fit to prevent your glasses from slipping.
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How do you use an eyeglass chain mask?

In order for a glasses chain to work for your mask, it must utilize clips, hooks, or some other type of hardware that opens so you can attach it to your mask. Chains with just a rubber loop won't cut it. If you don't have a chain on hand to repurpose, there are tons of brands you can shop instead.
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What are eye retainers?

The Vision Retainer Shaping System uses specially designed vision retainers to gently and gradually reshape the front surface of the eye (the cornea) to eliminate or reduce nearsightedness (myopia) or astigmatism. The principle is similar to the use of a dental retainer used by an orthodontist to realign crooked teeth.
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What are vision retainers?

The vision retainers are similar to contact lenses and are only worn at night while sleeping. They are then removed upon awakening to provide clear vision without using glasses or contact lenses! The retainers are comfortable and very easy to care for.
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What is beaded wire?

Beading wire is actually a cable made of multiple strands of wire that are covered with a smooth finish coating. Thicker wire cable is stronger (can hold more total weight), and the more strands of wire there are in the cable, the more flexible the cable is.
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How long is an eyeglass chain?

The length of your wire should be long enough to be comfortable while your glasses are resting on your face and when they are hanging around your neck. Most people find that 25” to 30” is best.
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How do I install a Costa loop retainer?

This retainer is ONLY for the Costa's with the slot cut in the earpiece at the very back end of it. You shove the loop part of this retainer through that slot in the earpiece, and loop the other end of the retainer through that loop sticking out from the earpiece and snug it up.
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What are Croakies used for?

Croakies is the name of an American company that makes eyeglass and sunglass retainers; straps that attach to the frame of glasses to ensure that they stay wrapped around your neck if they are knocked from your face.
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