Optician how-to

How to Adjust Glasses for Comfort

Good adjustments prevent headaches.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Good adjustments prevent headaches. In short: check; level; adjust, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Check how the frame sits.

  2. Level the frame.

  3. Adjust nose pads.

  4. Adjust temple length.

  5. Check behind the ears.

  6. Recheck on the face.

Safety reminders for opticians

  • Use eye protection with edging equipment
  • Handle tools safely
  • Clean frames and tools
  • Follow lens impact standards

Prescription · Pupillary distance · Progressive lens · Bifocal · Anti-reflective coating · Lensometer: see the full optician glossary.

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