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Or visit Adolph Optical on West Market in Akron for the best eyecare you could ask for! From trendy sophisticated glasses to expert repairs. They truly are the BEST!
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krankenheim
May 02, 2009
Take care in what type of metal frames you buy. Titanium is a material frequently used for eyeglasses frames. It is light, but the downside is that it easily breaks and CANNOT be welded or soldered back together. -
rolanyang
Apr 27, 2009
Do's and dont's for fixing a snapped thin wire frame: Do not try to weld a broken frame together with a mini torch. I did that and the frame turned into a round blob of metal in less than one second. Do set the lens into place, clamp the frame lens together (I used a mini c-clamp). Drop some super glue between the frame and the lens, then spread a few beads of hot melt glue at the point where the frame snapped - to hold it all into place. If you have time, some epoxy would be strongerA snapped frame is pretty much ready for the garbage can, but this should hold you over a while.
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khaimong
Nov 02, 2007
If the lens is still a bit loose in the metal frame after tightening the screw, try putting a one-inch piece of fishing line in the metal groove, then tighten the screw.
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khaimong
Nov 02, 2007
If the lens is still a bit loose in the metal frame after tightening the screw, try putting a one-inch piece of fishing line in the metal groove, then tighten the screw.
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patcatlkn
Jan 07, 2007
how do you repair or reattach the monofilament wire that secures a lens into a half metal eyeglass frame?
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patcatlkn
Jan 07, 2007
how do you repair or reattach the monofilament wire that secures a lens into a half metal eyeglass frame?
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patcatlkn
Jan 07, 2007
how do you replace or reattach the monofilament wire that secures the lenses into a half metal eyeglass frame?
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patcatlkn
Jan 07, 2007
how do you replace or reattach the monofilament wire that secures the lenses into a half metal eyeglass frame?
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Sep 27, 2006
When you can't get your broken bridge repaired right away, but need a quick temporary fix because you can't see past your nose without your glasses, try this if you broke the bridge in the middle. The bridge on mine is the small wire type, so I found a rubber pencil eraser (I used a white colored one my kid got from a box of cereal) and cut off a small piece. Slowly work the wire bridge into the eraser as far as it will go. Now line up the other half of your frames as best you can and slowly twist it into the opposite side of the eraser. To my surprise, the eraser actually is supporting the weight of the lenses and also is holding them together. I can see again! I look goofier than ever, but I don't care. At least I can read, watch TV and drive until I get paid. If my eraser idea helps even one person get out of a fix, then it was worth taking the time to post this. Take care and good luck.
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Sep 17, 2006
For me, the frame temple broke at the plastic ear cover with only one eighth of an inch of gold showing. Fast glue held it for a short while and gave up. Our model maker friend showed how to wrap the joint with super fine "bead stringing wire" from the craft shop. Then apply the fast glue to the joint. The wire comes in gold, silver and black at our store, so it is invisible when completed. Trim the wire ends and sand the joint smooth. It is now in its third month and holding up well.
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Sep 17, 2006
For me, the frame temple broke at the plastic ear cover with only one eighth of an inch of gold showing. Fast glue held it for a short while and gave up. Our model maker friend showed how to wrap the joint with super fine "bead stringing wire" from the craft shop. Then apply the fast glue to the joint. The wire comes in gold, silver and black at our store, so it is invisible when completed. Trim the wire ends and sand the joint smooth. It is now in its third month and holding up well.
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Aug 08, 2006
Use a small glue gun from any craft store that uses the sticks that bonds plastic. This will hold the plastic well, at least until you can get a new pair.
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Mar 23, 2006
I have found out that neither Pearle Vision or their sister store, Lens Crafter's, will do any repairs that involve soldering glasses. As they said to me "We wouldn't make any money if we fixed all the glasses that got broken for free." Their websites list the wrong store hours, and their 1-800 number doesn't have a single human being on the other end. 20 years of purchasing eyeglasses there, and they won't lift a finger to help me with my broken glasses.
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Mar 23, 2006
I have found out that neither Pearle Vision or their sister store, Lens Crafter's, will do any repairs that involve soldering glasses. As they said to me "We wouldn't make any money if we fixed all the glasses that got broken for free." Their websites list the wrong store hours, and their 1-800 number doesn't have a single human being on the other end. 20 years of purchasing eyeglasses there, and they won't lift a finger to help me with my broken glasses.
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Jan 23, 2006
If the frames themselves snap, wrap it with good old-fashioned Scotch tape. It's not hard to get off, but it will hold your glasses together until you can get them repaired or replaced.
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Jan 23, 2006
If the frames themselves snap, wrap it with good old-fashioned Scotch tape. It's not hard to get off, but it will hold your glasses together until you can get them repaired or replaced.
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Jan 05, 2006
A fine needle and 3 or 4 turns of thread will work for stripped or lost screws until you can get some new ones. It beats a safety pin, since it can hold in a lens securely. If it's the ear piece that's broken, you can try the drugstore for cheap ($5) metal framed sunglasses or reading glasses with earpieces that match your glasses fairly close.
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Nov 22, 2005
I must disagree with the suggestion of using a fast bonding glue. I am an optical repair specialist. I have customers come in every day with frames they have attempted to repair using by this method. Not only have I never seen it hold (for even a short time), but it makes it much more difficult for us to repair the frame. This could potentially increase the cost of the repair. My advice is to seek out a reputable eyeglass repair facility in you area. If one is not available, do a Google search for "Eyeglass Repair."
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Nov 22, 2005
I must disagree with the suggestion of using a fast bonding glue. I am an optical repair specialist. I have customers come in every day with frames they have attempted to repair using by this method. Not only have I never seen it hold (for even a short time), but it makes it much more difficult for us to repair the frame. This could potentially increase the cost of the repair. My advice is to seek out a reputable eyeglass repair facility in you area. If one is not available, do a Google search for "Eyeglass Repair."
