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Educational Materials

Comprehensive guides on frames, lenses, and dispensing

Step-by-step guides for the most common in-office frame adjustments.

Fixing Crooked Frames

Frames sit unevenly on the face, one side higher than the other.

Common
Tightening Loose Hinges

Temples feel floppy, screws are stripped or missing, or the hinge has excessive play.

Frequent
Temple Adjustments

Temples are too tight, too loose, sitting too high or too low behind the ears.

Fitting
Nose Pad Adjustments

Frames slide down, dig into the nose, sit unevenly, or cause red marks on the skin.

Comfort

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