Not_ur_gilf t1_j9ozrg4 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 3:32 PM

Reply to comment by TheWorstDm in Not exactly BIFL but good quality and fashionable eyeglasses that can last by extra_noodles

Seconding the arms loosening. OP you might benefit from getting wider frames that fit your face better. That way the arms don’t wear out as fast

extra_noodles OP t1_j9p1ajb wrote on February 23, 2023 at 3:42 PM

So I actually have a small(er) head and often need more narrow frames to have them stay on my face even when new. I think the issue is that they loosen really quickly, like a couple of months. I think you’re right that a metal frame might be the way to go, as the acetate ones literally fall off my face the minute I look down or sneeze.

Not_ur_gilf t1_j9p1zqh wrote on February 23, 2023 at 3:46 PM

Oh absolutely get metal frames. Also maybe try getting ones with adjustable nose pads? They’ll help keep the glasses at the right point on your face and reduce adjusting, which might help preserve the arms

Scottfos72 t1_j9p70fo wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:18 PM

I bet OP had no nose pads.

Lots of WP glasses don’t.

lil_dovie t1_j9paivy wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:41 PM

That’s true-most of the plastic WP frames don’t have nose pads. I did find some stick-on nose pads on Amazon. Those did work, as long as the glasses were cleaned and free of any oils prior to sticking them on. I also used a hair dryer to warm up the ends of the arms and made them hook down a little around my ears and that helped too.

Also going to take the optician’s advice and get them re-fitted. WP suggested I do that too.

Scottfos72 t1_j9pct4k wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:54 PM

Thanks. I’ll be going back too. 2 weeks in and they keep slipping. I’m slowly becoming less enamored by the ridiculously low price.

Redneck-ginger t1_jab1vsq wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:24 AM

I have the same issue. I got rayban kids frames . Plastic frames but the side/ends of the arm have a little bit of kinda rubbery material on them so they stay in place. No issues getting stuck in my hair or anything like that.