How to Repair Your Broken Metal Eyeglass Frames?

Eyeglasses are one of the most used accessories nowadays. People with weak eyesight are prescribed these and people without any vision issues also tend to use these as a common fashion accessory.  Eyeglasses are considered to be more comfortable as compared to contact lenses as they are easier to travel with, needless of any eye drops, solutions, etc. and do not tend to make the eyes feel dry as contact lenses.

Moreover, sometimes because of pressure while traveling or careless handling eyewear frames and even lenses tend to break or get scratched. Frames get loose over time by rigorous use. Metal eyeglass frames are heavy, stronger, more rigid and less flexible, and bendable in comparison to plastic, nylon, or other materials. And hence, they bend beyond repair sometimes which makes them really uncomfortable and annoying to use. However, if the glasses are mildly damaged that does not mean it needs to be replaced. Small scratches, loosened nose pads and arms of the glasses, bent or broken frames, etc. can be replaced or repaired without spending much money or having to go to the clinic with some simple easy, and affordable tricks without burning a hole in your pocket. People should invest in repairing it and that too by themselves at home as the frames and lenses cost a mighty fine these days.

Lenses can be repaired with the help of a number of home remedies. The use of toothpaste for repairing small scratches and spots is well known. Baking soda is also a famous and helpful repairing agent. Apart from these home remedies, a number of scratch removal products are also available in the market. Although to use those a person has to follow the instructions carefully to avoid further damage.

Metals are the most reliable and beautiful material for eyeglass frames. The most common problem with eyewear is that they bend out of shape, causing a problem with your eyesight. They get crooked over time with regular use. Even a small bending can cause your eyes as it moves the focal point.  However, the most difficult part to repair is the rims and frames specially made from metals. It is so because repairing a metal frame demands expertise and should be done carefully. You can use a pair of soft pliers and bend them slowly back in shape. If the arm is the problem, warm it up a little bit. If the arm has gotten loose, the screws of the arms can be tightened using an eyeglass repair kit carefully. In the case of a broken metal arm, special welding can be done by experts which molds the metal back in shape. It should be done by experts only because if wrongly done the lens might not fit back into the desired frame. A visit to the optical to get it done is advised. To bend a frame back in shape, use a pair of soft pliers and apply pressure slowly to straighten them out but do not put excessive force.

But it must be considered that every product has its limits in accordance with its quality. When eyewear gets damaged beyond repair it must be replaced and not tended to be repaired.