Eyeglass Frame Repair

Don’t throw away your broken glasses because eyeglass frame repair may be easier than you think. There are several things to try at home to make your frames wearable once again.

You can repair your broken frames by yourself!

Depending on the severity of the break, eyeglass frame repair can be done at home. Sometimes you need a quick fix until you can drop your glasses off for repair. If you don’t have a spare pair of glasses then try the following ways to repair them at home by yourself.

One thing that anyone who wears glasses should have is an eyeglass repair kit. These kits are inexpensive and contain the tools necessary to perform minor repairs on eyeglass frames. Repair kits are sold at drugstores and hardware stores. There are even kits available online.

You may have seen the Eyeglass Repair Kit with Magnifying Glass on TV. It has everything you need to repair your glasses and sunglasses. It comes in a convenient clear travel case. Included in this kit are two screwdrivers with extension handles, four screws in varying sizes, two nose pads, two rubber o-rings, a glasses strap and a magnifying glass.

A simple kit is the Eyeglass Repair Kit. It contains one metal screwdriver and the two most commonly used hinge screws for frames. It is packaged inside a handy tube and will fit into purses and pockets.

When repairing your eyeglasses at home the first thing to do is to examine the broken part of your glasses carefully. Use a magnifying glass if you have one to easily determine the cause of the break. It could be that the hinge is stretched out or perhaps a screw is loose or missing.

If you determine that the hinge is stretched out then use a pair of pliers to carefully bend it back into place. Be sure to be gentle and not to scratch the frames. Another option, if you have a repair kit, use the rubber rings over the hinge to hold it into place.

It is common for screws to come loose and often fall out of the frames. If this has happened, you can simply replace the screw with one from a kit or use a pin to hold it until you are able to get the right size screw. If it is loose, then use a tiny screwdriver to tighten it.

Maybe the hinge itself has broken off from your frame. If this has happened, try a fast-bonding glue to hold it together. Before gluing, be sure that the surface is clean and free from paint or old glue.

If your repairs are unable to be done at home, then try 20/20 Eyeglass Repair. This company offers to fix your broken glasses or sunglasses. They have free shipping and handling and will give you a one year guarantee. You can simply drop your glasses in the mail and they will repair them and send them back to you. They repair both metal and plastic frames. The average cost for repair is $22.

Another option, of course, is to take your broken glasses to where you purchased them and see if they are able to be repaired.

In order to keep your glasses in their best condition, it is important to properly care for them. Some tips to keep in mind:

• Wash the frames occasionally with soap and warm water. Never use harsh chemicals on your glasses.
• If you are not wearing your glasses, try to keep them in their case. When laying them down, never let the lenses touch anything.
• Put your glasses on and take them off using both hands to grip the temples and push them gently over your ears. Slide them forward to remove them.
• Have your glasses professionally readjusted periodically to keep them fitting properly.

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