01 · HINGE

Are the hinge screws loose?

Repeated opening and closing can gradually loosen hinge screws.

This creates play in the temples and can make the whole frame feel loose.

Sometimes tightening is enough, but worn hinges or parts with excessive play need further inspection.

Not every loose hinge is fixed by tightening the screw. A backed-out screw, worn hinge barrels or washers, and play inside a spring hinge can feel similar but require different solutions. If side-to-side or vertical play remains after appropriate screw tension is restored, inspect the hinge components themselves.

02 · TEMPLE SPREAD

Have the temples spread wider than before?

One-handed removal or repeatedly wearing glasses on top of the head can apply outward force to the temples.

The change can accumulate slowly and become noticeable only later.

The phrase 'spread temples' can describe several different deformations. The endpiece may have opened, the hinge angle may have changed, or the temple itself may be bent. Comparing both sides from above and checking whether the front remains in plane helps identify the correct adjustment point instead of overbending one temple.

03 · NOSE PAD

Have the nose pads changed position?

Pads that rotate or spread alter support on the nose.

Silicone pads can also harden or change surface characteristics over time and affect stability.

A change in nose-pad position can alter more than friction. It can change wearing height, vertex distance, and front tilt, and a single rotated or spread pad may make the whole frame feel loose even when the temples have not changed. Compare pad position and contact on the right and left before altering the temples.

04 · TEMPLE BEND

Has the behind-ear bend opened up?

If the temple ends straighten over time, rear support can decrease.

The frame may move forward more easily and feel generally loose.

The ear bend can gradually open with use, but bending the tip more deeply can mask a problem whose real source is frame width or hinge alignment. Check those conditions first and adjust the behind-ear contact last, using only enough bend to stabilize the frame.

05 · FRAME DEFORMATION

Has the front or temple geometry changed?

Repeated force and impacts can produce small changes in metal-frame geometry.

Check overall front alignment and both temples instead of adjusting only one point.

A twisted front can make one temple appear more open or bring one lens closer to the face. Before bending a single part, view the frame on a flat reference and compare the bridge, eyewires, hinges, and temples for symmetry. Local adjustment is safer after the overall alignment has been established.

SOLUTION GUIDE

Solutions at a glance

The temple itself feels wobbly

Check the hinge and screw.

Overall width has increased

Check temple spread.

It slips easily at the nose

Check nose-pad position and condition.

It no longer engages behind the ears

Check the temple bend.

GLANOS FITTING CHECK

GLANOS fitting check order

  1. Front
    Check frame twist.
  2. Nose pads
    Check pad position, angle and contact.
  3. Width
    Check temple spread and side support.
  4. Temple bend
    Check necessary rear support.

CAUTION

Do not bend the temples sharply inward just because the frame feels loose

If the real cause is a hinge or nose-pad issue, narrowing the temples can create temple pressure. Check front → nose pads → width → temple bend first.

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CATEGORYFitting
SYMPTOMLoose fit
FRAMEMetal frame
TAGSGLANOS EYEWEAR

metal glasses · loose glasses · hinge · screws · temple fitting · nose pads · eyewear fitting