Eyeglasses sometimes require basic maintenance, just like other personal items such as watches or shoes. This maintenance might mean changing out a lens in a pair of eyeglasses. Changing a lens, possibly because of damage or an altered prescription, is… Read moreHow to Change the Lens on Eyeglasses
As careful as you may be, eyeglass lenses tend to become scratched over time. Whether you forget to use the case or you drop them, scratches can develop. If left untreated, these scratches can eventually impede your vision. Most lenses… Read moreHow to Repair Scratches on a Plastic Eyeglass Lens
Eyeglasses easily get scratched or damaged without protection. Standard eyeglass cases help provide protection for glasses, but may be too bulky or ugly to carry around. Necktie eyeglass cases are simple and inexpensive to make. They’re thin enough to slip… Read moreHow to Make an Eyeglass Case From a Tie
Broken eyeglasses can ruin your day, but when immediate repair by an optician is not possible, some eyeglass problems can be mended at home, including damaged temples. Always bring them to an optician, as poorly repaired eyeglasses can result in… Read moreHow to Repair Eyeglass Temples
Eyeglasses allow those with less-than-perfect eyesight to experience proper vision. Their eyeglasses become an important necessity in everyday life, and any damage to them can inhibit function. When paint happens to find its way onto your glasses, you may panic…. Read moreHow to Remove Paint From Eyeglass Frames
Attracted by the opportunity to make significant savings, more and more consumers are now choosing to purchase eyeglasses online. Previously you might have visited the eye doctor’s office and picked out your glasses following an eye examination, but now you… Read moreInformation on How to Measure for Eyeglasses
Many eyeglass frames are made from acrylic. Acrylic is durable, can be manufactured in any color imaginable and is cost effective, which makes it a favorable material for eyeglass frame manufacturers. While acrylic is an extremely strong plastic, eyeglass frames… Read moreHow to Repair a Broken Acrylic Eyeglass Frame
Most prescription eyeglasses have a protective coating. Sometimes the eyeglass lens or coating can be scratched no matter how careful you are. These scratches can occur from using the wrong materials to clean the glasses, by dropping the glasses or… Read moreHow to Remove Scratches From Eyeglasses With Coating
Eyeglass cords are a must-have accessory for those who find reading glasses a necessity. They eliminate the constant search for where your glasses ended up the last time you took them off, and can accent any outfit, from casual to… Read moreHow to Make Beaded Eyeglass Cords
If you need to wear eyeglasses to read, chances are you frequently put your glasses down and loose them, or you may shove them into your pocket with other things and the lenses become scratched. Glasses are too expensive to… Read moreHow to Make a Beaded Eyeglass Necklace
Eyeglass frames are trendy, and these days they are often used as a fashion accessory to make the wearer look more sophisticated, intelligent or professional. It is possible to wear optical-quality frames even if you do not require prescription lenses…. Read moreHow to Put Plain Glass in Eyeglass Frames
Plastic is the most popular material used to make eyeglasses, which also can be made from glass or polycarbonate. Lightweight and impact-resistant plastic lenses are more susceptible to scratching, which is why care must be taken to clean them. Newer… Read moreHow to Clean Plastic Eyeglass Lenses
Nearly all eyeglass frames are made of plastic and are designed to be lightweight and resilient. Everyday wearing takes a toll on eyeglasses, and over a period of time, it is possible for them to break or for the frames… Read moreHow to Repair a Cracked Eyeglass Frame