How to tighten glasses from falling off face?

When you wear eyeglasses daily, ensuring the best snug fit is essential to ensure the best comfort and functionality. However, there are times when your glasses don’t feel quite right. Essentially, the frame can get slightly misaligned after a specific period of use, so it’s fitting to learn how to tighten glasses.

Would glasses be lost regularly?

Your eyeglasses slip for various reasons. The following are some of them.

The eyeglasses frames are too loose. In most cases, frame hardware like screws can become loose over time.

Your eyeglasses are made from heavy materials. The added weight may drag down the eyeglasses frame.

The frame is overly wide for the size of your face. An ill-fitting eyeglasses frame is likely to shift out of place.

Temples are mostly bent out of shape. The frame’s arms can sometimes bend out of their alignments due to mishandling.

How to tighten metal glasses?

Whether your eyeglasses frame is too wide, too loose, or too heavy, there’s surely something you can do to fix the discomfort you’re feeling. Some points below might help.

1. Tighten the frames. Due to normal wear and tear, screws usually come loose. If your glasses slip because of this, use an eyeglasses repair kit so you can tighten the screws. They’re located where the arms fold to meet the lenses.

2. Adjust the nose pads. Since metal frames come with adjustable nose pads, you can bring them inwards until you feel they fit snugly on your face.

3. Use ear grips. Another way to tighten glasses is to use a grip or ear hook that slides onto the ends of the temples. You can adjust the grips to fit your glasses and prevent them from slipping.

4. Add an eyeglass chain. These chains keep your eyeglasses from falling off completely. They are also an excellent way to hold your glasses close if you do not need to use them all the time.

5. Use oil-free care products. People with oily skin may use an oil-free cleanser or makeup. Of course, be sure to consult with your dermatologist first.

How to tighten plastic glasses?

If you frequently wear glasses, you probably know they're relatively different from metal ones. The following points below are some recommended ways to tighten glasses quickly.

1. Soak the arms of the eyeglasses in water. Do it for 30-60 seconds and ensure the water is warm. Gently apply an inward and downward pressure on each end of the arms. It gives a tighter fit behind your ears to prevent the glasses from slipping.

2. Apply a wax coating. While this might be the last thing you could have considered to keep your glasses from slipping, some people find wax coating handy. You can use eyeglasses wax products that provide friction between the nose and nose pads.

3. Keep your eyeglasses frames clean. Dirty frames can also affect the way they fit. For example, you’re wearing the glasses all day, and some of the oil on your skin is transferred to the frame. This will cause slipping.

4. Check the frame screws. Like metal frames, plastic eyeglasses can also have loose screws, especially on the temples. This can result in the frame slipping from your face.

5. Use an eyewear band. The band is like a strap attached to the ends of the frame’s temples. It keeps the glasses balanced so they don’t fall or slip.

Tips for maintaining glasses

To ensure the lifespan of your eyeglasses, consider some of the tips below.

Rinse your frames. It’s recommended to rinse the eyeglasses off before cleaning them. This keeps the grease off your frame, which probably got from oil or sweat on your face.

Use the proper clothes. Wipe the lenses and frame with a microfiber cloth when cleaning your glasses. Avoid using cotton cloth as it may leave scratches on your lenses.

Store it properly. Remember that whenever you buy a pair of glasses, they usually come with a box. When not in use, ensure they are kept inside the box to prevent frames from getting damaged.

Use glasses cleansers. Ensure that the chemical-based products you use for cleaning are suitable for eyeglasses. Some general cleaning brands might damage the lens coating. 

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