How to Adjust Eye Glasses : How to Adjust Full Plastic Frames

Posted on March 4th, 2010 by admin

Learn how to adjust full plastic frames in this free eyeglass care video.

Expert: David Carver
Contact: www.drkamnetz.com
Bio: David Carver has been a practicing Optician for over three years. He is currently the Lab Manager at Texas State Optical in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: Drew Noah

Duration : 0:2:11


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10 Responses

  1. spateek Says:

    Your guess is …
    Your guess is correct if the optician heated the frame with the lenses still in it. Most wholesale laboratories that supply opticals with anti-reflective lenses offer one year warranties on the lenses. Two year warranties for premium anti-reflective coatings.

  2. MJCastellanos Says:

    i have a problem i …
    i have a problem i had this woman adjust my glasses and when i got them back i couldnt see anymore, the lenses seemed cracked (looked like spiderwebs) I am guessing the heat damaged the anti-reflective coatings. Can anyone help me?

  3. pd6914 Says:

    Right, adjusting …
    Right, adjusting the frame front is one way, but it can be done from the sides as well. Even adding a little bit of curve to the temples can help.

  4. sean2339 Says:

    Wow that worked …
    Wow that worked thank you. :-)

  5. natalie198o Says:

    i like the plastic …
    i like the plastic frame better

  6. jsares Says:

    I do the same thing …
    I do the same thing as sobizzr. Microwave water in a large container for a few minutes and dip the top part of the glasses for 10-15 secs then take them out and squeeze them (as in the video) for 10-15 secs. But I’ve never tried running them under cold water to cool.

  7. sobizzr Says:

    i just submerged my …
    i just submerged my rx sunglasses (carrera and rayban range plastic frames) in 80 degrees centgrade hot water for 10 seconds and do the same adjustments. never fails. no adverse effects on any coatings, ar, tints polaroids whatsoever. when i say submerge..i dont mean the whole of the sunglass. i just submerge the top area and the nose bridge area. 10 seconds flat, fold inwards/ outwards and cool down in cool running water. done.

  8. rjmurfster Says:

    I cringed when I …
    I cringed when I saw the frame sitting there without moving. Hot air heaters made for the optical business can actually be more gentle and cant pit a frame.

  9. SBha30 Says:

    You are 100% …
    You are 100% correct.

  10. ChuckleBomb Says:

    Using only …
    Using only adjustments in the face form (frame front)to manipulate the tension through the head space can compromise the optics of the lens significantly depending on the Rx. This type of adjustment should be done at the hinge after heating. Also,instead of submerging the frame in your hotbox, it is far better to keep the frame moving in the beads/sand so the acetate does not become pitted/damaged.

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