Glasses Slipping Down Your Nose? How to Fix It
Glasses that keep sliding are annoying and can change how you see through the lens. Here are the usual causes and fixes.
The frame is too wide
If the frame is wider than your face, it will slide. Choose a size closer to your current glasses.
The bridge does not fit
Frames without nose pads need the bridge to match your nose. Metal frames with adjustable pads are easier to fit.
The temples are loose
An optician can bend the tips of the temples behind your ears for a secure fit. It takes a minute.
Oily skin
Clean the nose pads and your nose; skin oils make frames slide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I adjust the frame myself?
Small adjustments are possible, but bending a frame cold can break it. A local optician can do it quickly.
Which frames slide less?
Frames with adjustable nose pads or a well-fitted bridge.
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This guide is for information only and does not replace an eye exam. If you have eye pain, sudden vision loss or flashes of light, see a doctor right away.