Regardless of the frames and lenses chosen, there is always one key point to take into account: the correct position and fit to the face of our allies to improve vision. Spectacles that slip on the nose bear more than one problem: in addition to the annoyance of an object to be constantly adjusted, friction that can cause skin irritation and a messy appearance, the main critical issue is incorrect vision.
Good maintenance is therefore necessary to get the maximum benefit from our lenses. Here is how to proceed in case it is appropriate to tighten your glasses, with a few simple steps that-sometimes-can be put into practice on your own, before contacting an optician.
Why do glasses come loose?
As soon as they are delivered, glasses appear perfect: firm on the face, they do not move, and the temples open and close smoothly. After some time, however, it may happen that they begin to change imperceptibly. Perhaps we feel their “weight” on the curve of the nose or even notice that they slip.
Another detail is the distance between the rim and the cheekbone: if it changes, then it means that something has changed; probably the temples start to open too easily and, in the act of folding them, we no longer feel that normal friction of the first days of use.
How come? The reasons could be several:
- The first, trivially, has to do with the shape of the face: in nature no face is perfectly symmetrical, whereas glasses are. This obviously implies a mutual adaptation that can lead to the situation just described.
- Another reason could be the bad habit of wearing glasses on the head, like the headband to hold the hair: a spontaneous gesture that, however, overstresses the hinges, going day after day to compromise their functionality.
Other times the frame may change slightly if left many hours in the sun, for example. Analyzing your habits objectively can help you understand why this inconvenience occurs, so that you can try to avoid it in the future.
How to tighten your glasses in a DIY (do it yourself) way
If we find that it is time to act on the frame to make it functional and comfortable again, we can start trying some DIY maneuvers. However, we first need to identify some characteristics of our glasses so we can figure out how to move without causing damage.
The first step will be to know whether you need to tighten the nose pads or the temples; in the latter case, are they metal or plastic pieces? Normally, in fact, the use of a moderate heat source will allow slight manipulation of the material but this depends precisely on what the frame is made of.
1. Tighten the metal rods.
In case we are talking about metal, we can start by bending-without imparting much force-the rods or the bridge, depending on how the frame has been modified. We can help ourselves with a small heat source, such as hot (but not boiling) water, which will make the material more malleable.
Between attempts, trying the glasses on the face will let us know if we will be on the right track or if it will be better to go to an optician. Just one recommendation: it is best to avoid personal attempts when you have glasses made of titanium, special alloys or aluminum because they may be damaged without being able to recover.
2. Tightening plastic temples
Plastic also reacts to heat, and an attempt with hot water or by heating with a hair dryer can be made (although this second choice is not entirely preferable, as it may generate excessive thermal shock).
Materially, just soak the glasses for 1 minute and then-directly in the water-try tilting internally or externally, depending on how we feel we need to act. The area to be stressed is the end of the temples. It is understood that we will also have to make sure that the hinges are tight, but without overstressing the screws.
3. Tightening the lugs
The next attempt is to change the orientation of the nose pads: moving them slightly can make the glasses fit our face again. Simply move them closer together – so in an inward direction – and then try them on, to see if the frame fits perfectly again. And if they turn out to be too tight instead, you will have to act in reverse, pushing them outward with your fingertips.
Obviously we are talking about metal nose pads, since plastic ones cannot be manipulated or modified, as they are usually an integral part of the entire frame.
Tips for preventing glasses from coming loose again
As already mentioned, glasses often move around on the face because of bad habits we naively put in place. One should learn to store them in their case when not in use, instead of moving them on top of the head.
If you have an active life and do sports, it is important to secure your glasses as best as possible, such as using specific straps that make them secure to your head and face or choosing CliC’s magnetic sports sunglasses.
Then there is an aspect that is little talked about but is crucial: proper hygiene on the frame helps to avoid this inconvenience. The nose pads, in fact, come into contact with skin sebum and-if not well cleansed-can become slippery. This, day after day, leads to a slow but inexorable change in the entire eyeglass. Simple maintenance helps keep the overall structure intact, preventing less-than-perfect vision.
Choose CliC glasses that never come loose
There is a revolutionary solution: use eyewear that does not modify and therefore does not tighten or slip on the face. This is the case with the frames designed by CliC: in fact, the structure of men’s reading glasses includes a magnetic connection and a collar that “hugs” the head..
This detail allows you to move with confidence in any circumstance, with the certainty that the glasses will remain solid and adherent to the face: it is almost impossible, therefore, that they can loosen, remaining always as good as new. This is especially important when doing sports, but CliC technology proves to be extremely useful in everyday life as well-a true revolution in optics. Also discover reading glasses for women.