{"id":553,"date":"2026-10-15T12:02:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T04:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thespikezone.com\/blog\/?p=553"},"modified":"2026-10-15T12:02:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T04:02:25","slug":"how-to-adjust-the-temples-of-kids-glasses-4116-1171f7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.thespikezone.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/15\/how-to-adjust-the-temples-of-kids-glasses-4116-1171f7\/","title":{"rendered":"How to adjust the temples of kids glasses?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey guys, welcome back to the Kids Glasses Co. blog \u2013 I\u2019m Sarah, one of the co-owners here, and today we\u2019re diving into something that comes up all the time with our customers: adjusting the temples of kids glasses. Let\u2019s be real, kids wiggle, grow, and do way more running around than we adults do, so their glasses are gonna shift. But if you\u2019re doing it wrong, you could make their glasses uncomfortable, or even mess up the fit so bad they\u2019ll refuse to wear \u2019em. I\u2019ve spent the last 7 years working with kids\u2019 glasses, and I\u2019ve fixed so many wonky temples that I\u2019ve picked up a few tricks that actually work \u2013 no fancy tools required, just some patience and a little know-how. Kids Glasses<\/a><\/p>\n

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First off, let\u2019s talk about why adjusting temples matters for kids specifically. Unlike adult glasses, which are built for a stable, longer fit, kids\u2019 faces are changing so fast \u2013 even a 8-year-old can outgrow a temple in 6 months. If the temples are too tight, they\u2019ll leave red marks behind their ears, and if they\u2019re too loose, the glasses\u2019ll slide down their nose mid-soccer game (we\u2019ve all seen that kid tripping over their own frames). Also, kids are way more sensitive to discomfort than adults \u2013 if their glasses hurt even a little, they\u2019re yanking \u2019em off before you can blink. That\u2019s why getting this adjustment right isn\u2019t just about fit \u2013 it\u2019s about making sure they actually want to keep wearing their glasses, which is huge for their eye health.<\/p>\n

Before we jump into the how-to, let\u2019s go over the basics of what temples are, for anyone who might be new to this. Temples (those are the long arms that go over their ears, duh) aren\u2019t one-size-fits-all. We have different temple lengths for different age groups \u2013 toddlers (2-5) need shorter, more flexible temples because their heads are smaller, while older kids (10+) can handle a little longer, sturdier ones. A lot of parents make the mistake of buying glasses that are \u201cbig enough to grow into,\u201d but when it comes to temples, that\u2019s a bad call. If you leave too much extra length, the temple will loop too far around the back of their ear, and it\u2019ll dig into their skull. I\u2019ll touch on that later.<\/p>\n

First step: Prep and check the fit before you even touch the temples. You can\u2019t adjust something if you don\u2019t know what\u2019s off. Grab your kid and have \u2019em stand in front of a mirror with their glasses on. Watch for a few things: do the glasses sit straight on their nose, not tilted up on one side? Do the tops of the lenses hit right at their eyebrow bone (too high and they\u2019re looking over \u2019em, too low and they\u2019re covering their eyes)? Most importantly, check where the temples land on their ear. The ideal spot is right around the middle of their earlobe, not too close to the top (that\u2019s where the ear is hard, and it\u2019ll hurt) and not too far down (which makes the glasses slide). If it\u2019s off, that\u2019s where the temple adjustment comes in.<\/p>\n

Now, let\u2019s get into the actual adjustments, but first \u2013 a quick note: don\u2019t use boiling water or super hot tools like hair dryers on plastic temples. I\u2019ve seen too many parents do that, and it melts the plastic, warps it, or even gives it a weird, sticky residue. Stick to room temp or slightly warm water, and if you\u2019re using a tool, only a hair dryer on low heat from like 6 inches away, no more. Also, test every little adjustment right away \u2013 you don\u2019t wanna bend too far and break the temple, or make it way too tight.<\/p>\n

First, adjusting the length of the temple. This is the most common issue, and it\u2019s super easy. Wait, no \u2013 hold on, first: kids\u2019 glasses temples usually have a \u201ccrimp\u201d at the end, right? That little bend that keeps the temple from slipping over the top of the ear. If the temple is too long, that crimp is sitting way back, so it\u2019s not gripping. How to fix that: take the glasses off, and hold the temple at the spot where you want the crimp to be \u2013 right around the middle of their ear. Now, if it\u2019s a flexible plastic temple (which 90% of our kids glasses are), you just bend that spot gently with your fingers. Warm it up a little if it\u2019s stiff \u2013 dip the end of the temple in a cup of lukewarm water for 10 seconds, then bend it. Don\u2019t yank it, just a slow, steady bend. For metal temples (which we use for some of the more durable pairs), you\u2019ll need a pair of small pliers (not the big ones from the toolbox, tiny needle-nose pliers work best). Wrap a little tissue around the temple so you don\u2019t scratch the finish, then bend the crimp spot. Test it on your kid\u2019s ear right away \u2013 adjust a tiny bit at a time until it sits just right. If it\u2019s too short, don\u2019t bend it longer right away \u2013 wait a minute, no, if you bend it too short, you can gently straighten it, but better to check first.<\/p>\n

Next, adjusting the angle of the temple. A lot of times, the temple is too straight, so it presses flat against the back of their ear. That causes red marks, and like I said, kids hate that. How to angle it: take the glasses, hold the temple, and bend it slightly so it curves around the back of their ear. For plastic, again, warm it up a little first \u2013 that makes the bend hold better. For metal, pliers work. The key here is the \u201cdown curve\u201d \u2013 the temple should curve a little downward as it goes over the ear. If it\u2019s too straight, it\u2019ll dig. If it\u2019s curved too much, it\u2019ll sit too far forward. I always tell parents to put the glasses on their kid after bending, and feel for any pressure. If they say it\u2019s itchy or sore, adjust a tiny bit. Also, for younger kids with smaller ears, the curve doesn\u2019t need to be super big \u2013 just a subtle bend is enough.<\/p>\n

Wait, another thing: the \u201cheel\u201d of the temple, that part right where it connects to the frame. Sometimes that\u2019s angled wrong, so the frame tilts to one side. How to fix that? Hold the front of the frame steady with one hand, and take the temple, bend it at the heel slightly forward or back. If one lens is lower than the other, adjust the temple on that side. For example, if the right lens is too low, bend the right temple at the heel a little backward. Test it, and keep adjusting until both lenses are level. That\u2019s a quick fix for wobbly glasses, way easier than messing with the nose pads.<\/p>\n

Now, common mistakes people make when adjusting kids\u2019 temples. Let\u2019s run through these, \u2019cause I see them every week. First mistake: bending the temples too much at once. Kids\u2019 glasses are delicate \u2013 you can\u2019t grab the end and yank it into a curve, it\u2019ll snap. Small, gentle bends are the way to go. Second mistake: using too much heat. Boiling water, hot hair dryers, even putting them in the oven (yes, someone did that last month, don\u2019t ask) warps the temple so bad it\u2019s unrepairable. Lukewarm water is your BFF here. Third mistake: not adjusting both temples evenly. If you only fix one temple, the glasses will sit crookedly, and your kid will still complain. Fourth mistake: forgetting to test the fit after every adjustment. We once had a customer who adjusted the temple so much that it was digging into her kid\u2019s skull \u2013 she didn\u2019t check right away, and the kid refused to wear glasses for a week. Oops, that\u2019s a mistake we learned from.<\/p>\n

Also, when should you replace the temples instead of adjusting them? If the temple is cracked, warped so bad it won\u2019t hold a bend, or if your kid\u2019s head has grown so much that even a new bend isn\u2019t enough. Kids grow super fast \u2013 we recommend checking their glasses every 6 months, and if the temples are too short, or the fit is still off after a few adjustments, it\u2019s time for a new pair. Wait, but that\u2019s okay \u2013 at Kids Glasses Co., we make frames that are easy to adjust, so you don\u2019t have to buy a whole new pair every time they grow a little. That\u2019s one of the things we prioritize, after all.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s do a quick, step-by-step recap for anyone who needs to jot this down:<\/p>\n

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  1. Prep: Have your kid wear the glasses, check fit (lens position, temple spot on ear, no red marks).<\/li>\n
  2. Adjust length: If too long, bend the crimp spot at middle of ear, warm if stiff.<\/li>\n
  3. Adjust angle: Bend temple to curve around back of ear, slight downward curve.<\/li>\n
  4. Adjust heel if needed: Fix tilted frame by bending heel of temple slightly.<\/li>\n
  5. Test, repeat: Put back on kid, check for comfort, tweak as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Wait, also \u2013 for toddlers, who are way wigglier, their temples need to be extra flexible. We use memory plastic for a lot of our toddler frames, which bend easy but hold their shape. If your toddler\u2019s temples are too tight, don\u2019t force a big bend \u2013 just a tiny, gentle curve is all they need. Toddlers have super soft ears, so too much bending will cause pain fast.<\/p>\n

    Another pro tip: Keep a small pair of needle-nose pliers and a cup of lukewarm water near the table where you fix glasses. That way, you don\u2019t have to hunt for tools when you\u2019re adjusting. And if you\u2019re nervous about messing it up, bring the glasses by our shop \u2013 we do free adjustments for all our customers, no charge. We know not everyone feels comfortable bending their kid\u2019s glasses, so we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n

    At the end of the day, adjusting kids\u2019 temples is all about patience. Kids aren\u2019t little adults, so their glasses don\u2019t fit the same way. Take your time, do small adjustments, and always prioritize their comfort \u2013 if they\u2019re not happy with how their glasses feel, they won\u2019t wear \u2019em, and that\u2019s the biggest issue for eye health.<\/p>\n

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    If you have more questions about adjusting temples, or you\u2019re looking for a new pair of kids glasses that are easy to tweak, hit us up to discuss purchasing. We\u2019re always here to help parents find the right fit for their little ones.<\/p>\n

    Reading Glasses<\/a> References:<\/p>\n

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    1. American Academy of Ophthalmology. (2022). Proper Fit and Adjustment of Pediatric Eyewear. Ophthalmic Technology Assessment.<\/li>\n
    2. Kids\u2019 Vision Foundation. (2023). Guidelines for Eyewear Fit in Children Aged 2\u201312.<\/li>\n
    3. International Association of Frame Manufacturers. (2021). Best Practices for Adjusting Flexible Plastic Temples in Children\u2019s Eyewear.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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