What's that machine they use at the eye doctor to bend/refit your glasses? - eviltoast

I like getting glasses off of Zenni but they never seem to fit quite right, mostly the arms. Would be nice to be able to make adjustments.

  • cobysev@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    The machine just radiates heat, which makes the arms of your glasses more malleable.

    The last time I took my glasses in to get adjusted, they did it for me, but recommended I just use a hair dryer at home to heat them up before bending.

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      7 months ago

      Beware! This can damage the lenses if they have anti-reflective coating. The heaters at the optometrist’s office have guards to direct the heat away from the lens and towards the frame. Opticians are also trained to avoid manipulating the frame in ways that can unnecessarily stress (and damage) the lens.