How do you adjust metal frame sunglasses?

You can adjust metal frame sunglasses by gently bending the frame arms to achieve a better fit.

Understanding Metal Frame Adjustments

Metal frames are malleable, allowing for adjustments to improve fit and comfort. Here's how you can approach common issues:

Bowed Out Arms: If one arm is further out than the other (as mentioned in the provided YouTube video), carefully bend the arm back in.
- Hold the frame firmly near the hinge.
- Use gentle, controlled pressure to bend the arm inward until it aligns correctly with the other arm.
Loose Fit: If your sunglasses feel too loose or slide down your nose:
- Tighten the temple arms: Gently bend the arms slightly inward towards the head to achieve a snugger fit.
- Adjust the nose pads: If you have adjustable nose pads, you can widen or narrow them for improved grip.

Uneven Fit: If your sunglasses sit unevenly on your face:
- Adjust the nose pads individually: Carefully move one pad in or out to create a more balanced resting position.
Slipping: If your sunglasses keep slipping down your nose:
- Narrow the nose pads: By moving them closer together, you can increase their grip on the bridge of your nose.
Too Tight: If your nose pads are too tight and leave marks:
- Widen the nose pads: By gently pushing them further apart you can reduce the pressure.

Here’s a summarized guide:

Identify the problem: Determine what's not fitting correctly. Is it the arms, nose pads, or both?
Use gentle pressure: Avoid sudden force which can cause damage.
Make small adjustments: Don't try to fix it all at once. Adjust gradually and check the fit often.
Check for symmetry: Ensure both arms and nose pads are adjusted evenly.
Try it on: Put the sunglasses on and observe to see if further adjustments are needed.

Work slowly: Avoid sudden, large movements which could lead to breaking the frame.
Avoid bending at the joints: Make adjustments along the length of the metal, not at the hinge areas.
Consult a professional: If you are not comfortable making these adjustments yourself, or if your sunglasses require complex adjustments, seek help from an optician or eyewear professional.

Adjustment Area	Issue	Solution
Temple Arms	Bowed Out	Bend the arm inward towards the head, using controlled, gentle pressure.
Temple Arms	Loose Fit	Bend the arms slightly inward to create a tighter fit.
Nose Pads	Uneven Fit	Adjust the position of each pad individually to balance the glasses.
Nose Pads	Slipping	Narrow the pads to increase the grip on the nose.
Nose Pads	Too Tight	Widen the nose pads to relieve the pressure on the nose.