The 5 Most Common Glasses Problems (and How We Fix Them)
If your glasses aren’t sitting right or have snapped, you’re not alone. At Optics Workshop Perth, we see the same repair issues come through our doors every week, and most are fixable! Here are the five most common glasses problems and how we professionally repair them.
1. Broken or Snapped Hinges
A broken hinge is one of the most frequent repair requests. Whether it’s from wear and tear, metal fatigue, or accidental over-flexing we can replace or weld the hinge, restoring full movement and alignment.
2. Cracked or Snapped Frames
Both acetate (plastic) and metal frames can crack or snap from pressure, impact, or daily stress. The repair method depends on the material:
Acetate frames are repaired using special bonding and polishing techniques that fuse the material back together, leaving the break smooth and barely noticeable.
Metal frames are repaired through precision soldering or welding, carefully restoring strength and alignment without damaging the finish.
In most cases, we can save frames that many people think are beyond repair, giving your favourite pair a second life.
3. Loose, Missing or Snapped Screws
A loose screw can cause wobbly arms or lenses that shift out of alignment. Missing screws are even worse, they can make your glasses completely unwearable. Sometimes a screw can even snap off inside the hinge, which requires careful micro-drilling to remove the broken screw before fitting a new one. At our Perth workshop, we handle all of these repairs: replacing missing screws, securing them with thread-locking, and realigning your frames to keep them strong and stable.
4. Worn or Lost Nose Pads
Do your glasses slip down your face, sit unevenly, or leave uncomfortable red marks on the bridge of your nose? The culprit is usually worn or missing nose pads. We stock a wide range of replacement nose pads and can also fit new pad arms onto acetate frames. The result is a comfortable, balanced fit that relieves pressure on your nose and keeps your glasses secure all day long.
5. Scratched or Dull Frame Finish
Over time, acetate frames can lose their shine from daily wear. Our professional frame polishing and buffing service restores the original smooth finish, making your glasses look just like new again. This service can extend the life of your favourite frames and keep them looking stylish for years.
Need Your Glasses Repaired?
At Optics Workshop, we’ve seen it all. The good news is, most glasses problems are repairable. Don’t give up on your favourite frames, send them in for professional glasses repair in Perth and let us extend their life.