Glasses adjustment, alignment

What is taken into account when choosing and fitting a frame?

In addition to the wearer’s face shape, other anatomical features should also be taken into account. When choosing a frame, it is also essential that it fits properly. In addition, the dioptre and the lens itself are of course crucial factors when choosing a frame. Then the adjustment itself is made.

This is where the temple lengths are tailored to fit the ears and hold the frame properly so that it cannot slip off. They will check whether the frame needs to be adjusted for ears or skull and then make the necessary adjustments.

The nose pads are also adjusted. If someone’s nose is a little thicker, they may need to open up the slippers a little to make it more comfortable to wear the glasses. If someone’s nose is very narrow, the nose supports will have to be closed. If the eyes are close together, the slippers should be tilted.

So there are many small, tiny and subtle movements that can be made to adjust the frame to make it as comfortable as possible.

How are the frames set up? Why not start at home?

The stems of plastic frames can usually be adapted to the ear or skull by heating. A heat gun is used to do this. Many customers see this and think that if they need it, they can use a hair dryer at home to adjust the frame. This is strictly forbidden! On the one hand, you cannot fully adjust it yourself, and on the other hand, the plastic can very easily burn and blister from the excessively hot air. This is of course not a pretty sight and cannot be remedied afterwards. So anyone who does this will regret it, because it is not a warranty problem and the frame in question will have to be abandoned.

What exactly should we do then?

If something is uncomfortable, squeezes, pinches or slides off, visit Rapidus Optics to have your frames adjusted by expert hands in just a few minutes. What’s more, you don’t even need to make an appointment, as the Optika always deals with customers on a first-come, first-served basis when it comes to frame adjustments.

It’s safe to choose expert help. If only because if something happens to the frame during such an adjustment, for example if it breaks, we always have the background to order the right part. If the same thing happens in the hands of the customer, it is unlikely that the manufacturer will provide a frame for it unless professional action is taken. Otherwise, the manufacturer will help in any case, provided that it is professionally adjusted.