The possibility of soldering eyeglass frame hinges onto metal frames depends entirely on the metals of which the frames and hinges are made. A solder made of roughly 95 percent tin and 5 percent silver will bond copper, silver, gold,… Read moreHow to Solder Metal Eyeglass Frame Hinges
If your prescription for vision correction has changed or you want to change the style of the glasses you wear, you will need to switch eyeglasses. You can change the prescription without changing the glasses, but you should still go… Read moreHow to Switch Eyeglasses
Eyeglasses are an everyday — and vital — part of life for some of us. Eyeglass lenses do get dirty — from dust or with an oily film that comes from touching the lenses with your fingertips. Cleaning this film… Read moreHow to Get Film Off of Eyeglasses
Eyeglass lenses fog up when hot air or steam comes in contact with them. The steam can come from simply moving from outdoors to indoors or opening an oven door. If the glasses lenses are close to the temperature of… Read moreHow to Defog Eyeglasses
The eyeglass case that came with your new eyeglasses may not be the one of your dreams, and purchasing another case can be expensive. Making an eyeglass case out of scrap fabric or remnants you purchase at your local sewing… Read moreHow to Make a Soft Eyeglass Case
Going out to buy new glasses? There are lots of choices, but you really only need to remember a few simple tricks to make sure you look your best in those new frames!
Many of us take sight for granted; we can see well, with or without the aid of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Many people in the United States and throughout the world do not have access to affordable eye care or… Read moreHow to Donate Eyeglasses to the Lions Club
Plastic eyeglass lenses, while lighter and easier to maintain than glass, can be scratched by any number of objects encountered during daily use. To polish the scratch on a pair of eyeglasses, use sports polish that is available from a… Read moreHow to Polish Scratched Eyeglasses
Poor eyesight negatively effects the livelihood and education of millions of people each year. Optical tools like eyeglasses and contacts simply aren’t available or affordable to everyone. If you no longer use your old eyeglasses due to style or a… Read moreHow to Donate Eyeglasses in Minnesota
The eyeglasses that you have had lying around your home may seem like useless clutter, but to someone in need on the other side of the world, those same eyeglasses mean far more than you may realize. Donating eyeglasses in… Read moreHow to Donate Eyeglasses in Dallas
As we get older, many of us require the use of eyeglasses to see objects more clearly. An eye doctor may inform you that you do not need much assistance when it comes to eyeglasses after your annual exam. In… Read moreHow to Buy Drugstore Eyeglasses
As early as the 11th century, convex pieces of glass known as reading stones were used as desk accessories. By the 15th century, spectacles were being made in Italy, Germany and the Netherlands, to be exported across Europe. However, they… Read moreHow to Date Antique Eyeglasses
Optometrists recommend a yearly eye exam to keep your eyeglass prescription up-to-date, and for some people, this means buying new glasses once a year. If you live in Arizona and are wondering what to do with your old eyeglasses once… Read moreHow to Donate Eyeglasses in Arizona