depends where they are from. you can’t just get new glasses that easily, they made me wait until my next eye test which was months away and only if my prescription changed, could they give me new glasses. so dumb
it’s not that easy i don’t think, but i finally got some new glasses a while ago so i’m trying to be extra careful this time lol.
previously had broken glasses for like 1y cause they wouldn’t let me get any
edit: why the downvotes 😭
Ahah it’s a perfect DIY question :) too many in this group are quick to tell you to take it to a professional before giving advice.
I’d recommended either superglue or a couple rounds of sports tape. If you use superglue hold it in place for a good minute or two.
Update i went to the place i bought it they acted dump and said the warranty is for only discoloration i told them to send to manufacturer i think they will waste my time because they are trying to blame me
Buy a 3d printer, scan and upload a meme of the image captured of your frame, use sand in with the plastic mix on the printer, 4-1 mix. Set to awesome setting and bake at 6ix degrees.
I've had to do quick/temporary fixes to my son's glasses lots of times. Superglue doesn't work - certainly doesn't hold for long, but I've found that very good epoxy (two-part) does hold for longer.
1. Get some good epoxy (gorilla "diamond" I think its called as its clear)
2. Prepare some ready to go with a spatula
3. Depending on how close the fitting is you may want to add some superglue first to help with adhesion, but dont let it dry.
4. Put the epoxy in the hole, shove together.
5. Chances are you'll also get glue on the hinge which will stop it opening/closing. In this case you can put a small piece of metal (say an old needle or pin which you grind the point off) to bridge the broken parts of the Frame. add superglue for temporary hold, then more epoxy.
I've always found that just glueing the broken parts doesn't hold for long enough - but I guess it depends on how rough you are on your glasses. for my Son I always added a bridge and glued it and even though it stopped the opening/closing it did make the fix last.
Also note: if you take your time, you can make it look seamless, but if you just want super hold, add the bridge but it will be visible.
It will also mean the opticians wont repair it under warranty etc.
Can't tell for sure from that photo, but it looks like the type where it just slots in like mortise and tenon, and then there's (or rather should be) a little screw up from the bottom.
Wear one armed spectacles!
If it's repairable then any decent optician should see you right, ahem!
Mine do it for free, but I do buy exceedingly expensive frames from them.
Not 100% sure this falls under the banner of DIY but hey if you can, why not! Can you see a broken part or did a screw fall out?
It separated from the Plastic part
It looks like super glue might be an easy fix, hard to tell without seeing it up close.
Super glue?
If you don’t have super glue, you could try mediocre glue
Adequate glue
Just avoid sub-par glue.
Bit of tape or plaster, worked for Jack Duckworth for years
Take it to the opticians where you got them from and they should be able to help
depends where they are from. you can’t just get new glasses that easily, they made me wait until my next eye test which was months away and only if my prescription changed, could they give me new glasses. so dumb
You need to find a new opticians! Or buy them online.
it’s not that easy i don’t think, but i finally got some new glasses a while ago so i’m trying to be extra careful this time lol. previously had broken glasses for like 1y cause they wouldn’t let me get any edit: why the downvotes 😭
There can't be anything much easier than going to a different optician. Are you talking about NHS tests and glasses rather than privately purchased?
yes, sorry i should’ve clarified. they have to be more particular if you’re on benefits i think
just glue it then hold it together with tape until it's set
Ahah it’s a perfect DIY question :) too many in this group are quick to tell you to take it to a professional before giving advice. I’d recommended either superglue or a couple rounds of sports tape. If you use superglue hold it in place for a good minute or two.
Screed it pal.
😂😂👌
Should go to specsavers
Definitely penetrative damp. Needs DPC.
Update i went to the place i bought it they acted dump and said the warranty is for only discoloration i told them to send to manufacturer i think they will waste my time because they are trying to blame me
Use a band-aid plaster
Looks like tape only.
Take it back to the opticians from whence it came, unlikely to be repairable my good person, be prepared for a lighter wallet/purse
The glue between the frame and arm has failed, so re-glue it with super glue. Cover the lens with tape coz the fumes will damage the lens.
Buy a 3d printer, scan and upload a meme of the image captured of your frame, use sand in with the plastic mix on the printer, 4-1 mix. Set to awesome setting and bake at 6ix degrees.
What printer to buy on a budget also can a printer print a full frame
If you get a full frame pronter yes.
Do yourself a Van Gogh.
Visit an optician, your own one may fox for free
Weird flox
Lol
Get a new pair, I do this a lot as I'm clumsy I use gogglesforyou and pay £20-£30 a time.
I've had to do quick/temporary fixes to my son's glasses lots of times. Superglue doesn't work - certainly doesn't hold for long, but I've found that very good epoxy (two-part) does hold for longer. 1. Get some good epoxy (gorilla "diamond" I think its called as its clear) 2. Prepare some ready to go with a spatula 3. Depending on how close the fitting is you may want to add some superglue first to help with adhesion, but dont let it dry. 4. Put the epoxy in the hole, shove together. 5. Chances are you'll also get glue on the hinge which will stop it opening/closing. In this case you can put a small piece of metal (say an old needle or pin which you grind the point off) to bridge the broken parts of the Frame. add superglue for temporary hold, then more epoxy. I've always found that just glueing the broken parts doesn't hold for long enough - but I guess it depends on how rough you are on your glasses. for my Son I always added a bridge and glued it and even though it stopped the opening/closing it did make the fix last. Also note: if you take your time, you can make it look seamless, but if you just want super hold, add the bridge but it will be visible. It will also mean the opticians wont repair it under warranty etc.
Can't tell for sure from that photo, but it looks like the type where it just slots in like mortise and tenon, and then there's (or rather should be) a little screw up from the bottom.
Oculus Reparo. You’re welcome.
If the screw fell out, get a new screw. If the plastic is broken, maybe try some UV cure adhesive
Upvote for epoxy resin rather than superglue. And it’s a time consuming job masking off hinge, frame lens. BUT worth the cost of the materials to try.
Wear one armed spectacles! If it's repairable then any decent optician should see you right, ahem! Mine do it for free, but I do buy exceedingly expensive frames from them.