Glasses Hinge Repair

What Causes Glasses Hinge Damage?

There’s no definitive answer to what causes hinge damage because even daily usage can severely affects glasses hinge lifespan. Other than that, accidental drops, or over tightening can also cause hinge to brake off. If you feel your glasses are not fitting well even you try to fix, than you should better repair hinges. As a well known and reliable glasses repair service, we can fix them all. Now let’s take a look at the most common causes below:

• Repeated opening and closing of the arms or temples
• Loose or missing screws
• Accidental drops or knocks
• Poor alignment
• Normal wear

Early repair is always recomended to prevent further problems. Due to its critical structure, it can both affect temples, lens and frames.

Types of Glasses Hinges We Repair

At Opto repair glasses we repair wide range of glasses hinges. We repair every major glasses brands like Ray ban, Oakley etc. The most common hinge types are given below:

Standard Hinges

These hinges are traditional multi barrel hinges mostly present with metal, metal alloy and plastic frames.

Spring Hinges

It’s a flexible type of hinges that allows wider openings for comfort. Especially these type of hinges are required have a specialist repair or replacement hinges when needed.

Hinge Screw Replacement

One of the most common problems about hinges is, missing screws. We find the exact size of screws or replace the same size of screws in order to tighten the hinges and prevent further damage.

Hinge Realignment

Bent hinges are carefully straightened to restore arm alignment. This must be done with precision tools.

Hinge Reinforcement or Replacement

Damaged or broken hinge barrels can be reinforced or replaced using our state of the art tools. That hinge repair also depends on the condition of the glasses.

Laser Welding for Hinge Repair

Since laser welding technique provides a stong bond between cracked or snapped hinges, we sometimes use this technique in metal or titanium glasses. Laser welding is known not to spread heat to nearby areas.

Frame Materials Suitable for Hinge Repair

Most material type is suitale for hinge repair. With precision tools and qualified specialists like us, almost any glasses can be repaired at our service. Let’s see which type of glasses we have deal with so far:

• Titanium frames
• Stainless steel frames
• Metal alloy frames
• Acetate and plastic frames

We use special approach to each material. Each one has its own way to repair hinges.

Benefits of Professional Glasses Hinge Repair

In many cases, repairing glasses hinges is much more feasible than replacing. To sum up, here are the foremost advantages:

• Restores original feel and look
• Prevents further damage
• Cost effective than replacement
• Suitable for all types of glasses

Glasses Hinge Repair Cost

The cost of glasses hinge repair in the UK varies depending on the type of hinge, frame material, and present damage. Screw replacements are mostly inexpensive, but spring hinge or welded repairs may require further work and therefore, increase the cost.

After a professional analyze the most appropriate repair will be decided.

Expert Glasses Hinge Repair Services             

Glasses hinge repair should be performed by experienced glasses repair specialists using proper tools and techniques. Incorrect repairs can weaken the frame or cause further alignment issues. At Opto glasses repair we have qualified specialists, latest and the most advanced reparing tools and machines. We guarentee customer saatisfaction.

Choosing a Opto glasses repair service ensures precision, durability, and wearer comfort.