For many people, glasses are an important tool. Broken glasses interfere with your normal life. Depending on the extent of the damage, there are many ways to repair broken glasses. You can choose to take them to an eyeglass repair shop or fix them by yourself at home. Each way has its benefits, and the cost depends on the type of fix needed and the means you decide to use. Here are some tips and tricks for repairing your glasses.
Professional eyewear repair shops have professional repair tools.
It's relatively easy to fix the bent frame by yourself. Still, there are reasons to get a professional to fix them. Your local eyewear repair shop can quickly reshape metal and plastic frames and make sure they fit. Many professional optical shops will make small adjustments free of charge. The frame is completely broken and requires special tools and skills to fix. Frames are too fragile to repair at home, and trying to do so could cause even more damage to your frames. The lenses are damaged and you may need to replace them. Make sure your prescriptions are up to date. If your prescription is not up to date, you need to schedule an eye exam before changing your lenses.
A professional eyewear repair shop ensures accurate repair.
Fixing metal frames requires special welding equipment and expertise, and you could injure yourself or your frame if you try to weld them by yourself. A professional can make sure your glasses are accurately repaired. If you're not precise enough in repairing a damaged frame, you may be able to see through a crooked pair of glasses, which can damage your vision. Plastic frames are easier to fix than metal frames. Fixing the frames by yourself poses a greater risk than having them repaired by a professional.
Adjust the frame by yourself.
If your frame is tilted, place your glasses on a flat surface to determine which arm is higher than the other. If the right arm looks raised, you'll need to use pliers to bend the left arm down at the hinge. Or, if the left arm is raised, bend the right arm at the hinge. You can bend your metal-framed arms inward. You can turn the nose pad inward if the glasses slip under your nose. To make the frames more flexible, you can heat them with a hairdryer. If the metal frame has broken into pieces, you may need to take it to a professional. However, if your metal frames just bend, you may be able to repair them by yourself.
