Glasses repairs & adjustments
So, you've got your new glasses, but they're not fitting right. You might be thinking, where can I get my glasses adjusted near me? We've got you covered, pop into any Specsavers store where we offer full glasses adjustment and dispensing services in-store as part of our lifelong servicing guarantee.
Our glasses adjustment services include glasses frame fitting, sunglasses adjustment, frame tightening and loosening, and nose pad attachment and other adjustments.
Visit a Specsavers optometrist near you and the team in-store can help you out.
For the best fit and comfort, Specsavers recommends having your glasses adjusted in-store by our trained team. Trying to adjust glasses at home can sometimes lead to damage — and in some cases, this may not be covered under our product quality guarantee or applicable consumer guarantees.
If you can’t make it into a store, the general guidance below is provided to help you understand common fitting issues. Any at-home adjustments should be done with care, and we recommend contacting your local Specsavers store for advice before making any adjustments.
Need your glasses adjusted? Simply visit us in store and we'll get them feeling just right.
Adjusting to new glasses, whether you've switched to a new prescription or are wearing them for the first time, can be a challenge for some people. Head over to our "Getting used to your new glasses" page which answers most of the common queries we get asked from first time wearers to lifelong wearers with new frames or lenses.
Need your glasses adjusted? Simply visit us in store and we'll get them feeling just right.
With a little heat you can tighten up your glasses, so they fit more securely on your head.
- Place your glasses down on the table and cover with a lens cloth
- Heat the arms with a hair dryer or warm water for 5 seconds
- Hold the frame and bend the arm inwards, but be careful: don’t apply too much pressure otherwise the arm will snap
- Cool the arm in water once you’re finished adjusting
- Try the glasses on and repeat the above steps if they’re still too loose
Need your glasses adjusted? Simply visit us in store and we'll get them feeling just right.
With a little heat you can straighten up the bridge on plastic glasses.
- Place your glasses down on the table and cover with a lens cloth
- Heat the bridge with a hair dryer or warm water for 5 seconds
- Hold the front of the frame and twist, but be careful: don’t apply too much pressure otherwise the bridge will snap
- Cool the bridge in water once you’re finished adjusting
- Try the glasses on and repeat the above steps if the bridge is still twisted
Need your glasses adjusted? Simply visit us in store and we'll get them feeling just right.
You can adjust the angle of the nose pads on your glasses.
- Put your glasses on and check if the nose pads are sitting flat against your nose
- If not, grip the nose pad and angle it gently so that it sits flat
- Test your glasses to make sure they fit comfortably
- Repeat the above steps if necessary
- Clean your lenses
Need your glasses adjusted? Simply visit us in store and we'll get them feeling just right.
If spare pair not available, contact your local store
- Take your glasses off and inspect the nose pad arm
- Take off the old nose pads
- Attach the new nose pad to the nose pad arm
- Adjust the nose pad to fit firmly and flat on your nose
- Test your glasses and repeat the above steps if necessary
Need your glasses adjusted? Simply visit us in store and we'll get them feeling just right.
You can tighten the screws on the arms of your glasses if you find they’re feeling loose.
- Find a precision screwdriver, which you can order online from a hardware store if you if you don’t already have one
- Place a cloth over the lens and find the loose screw
- Rest the frames on a bench for support
- Position the screwdriver vertically above the screw and tighten until resistance is firm
- Clean your lenses
Need your glasses adjusted? Simply visit us in store and we'll get them feeling just right.
With a little manual adjustment, you can straighten a bent frame.
- View the frame from the side
- Identify which side needs adjusting
- Apply gentle force and don’t try to adjust it all in one go
- Place the glasses upside on a flat surface and make sure they lie flat
- Try on your adjusted glasses
