How Do I Adjust Nylon-Frame Glasses?

Eyeglasses are made from metal or plastic. Nylon is a hybrid plastic frame material that is favored for being lightweight and strong. Sports frames are usually made from nylon because the material makes the frames safe and durable. Once adjusted, nylon frames will hold their shape for a long time. However, most frames eventually do come out of adjustment and need to be reshaped.

Things You'll Need

• Towel
• Warm water

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Instructions

• 1

  Fill a sink or bowl with very warm water. The ideal temperature is extremely warm tap water, the hottest setting from your faucet. However, never use boiling water.

• 2

  Immerse the glasses into the water and allow to soak for approximately one minute. This allows the frame to become slightly pliable. This step may need to be repeated as you work with the frame and it begins to cool.

• 3

  Reshape and widen the nylon frame by gently bending and spreading the front curve of the frame front. Hold the frame, so the lenses are facing you, place your thumbs on the front of the bridge, the part that rests on your nose, and press in with your thumbs, as you spread the frame out with pressure. As you widen the frame, keep it held firmly to hold the adjustment. It may be necessary to repeat this step several times to adjust the frame to the proper width.

• 4

  Adjust the frame to be tighter by immersing in water and soaking, then bending the frame and giving the frame front more of a curve. Hold the frame, so the lenses are facing you, but instead of pressing in with your thumbs, use both hands to compress the curves of the frame front, so it will fit more snugly against the head.

• 5

  Adjust the temples that hold the frame on the ears. Nylon frames may or may not have temples, depending on the style. Wrap-around sport frames are one solid piece, but they are also available as traditional frames with temples.

  If the frame has temples, tighten or loosen the curve over the ear by moving the temple downward after allowing it to soak in water. Bend the temple slowly, trying it on as you go to see how it feels. Bend the temples inward toward the head slightly, but not too tight because they will cause pressure and pain on the mastoid behind the ear.