What do you do if your favorite pair of glasses breaks?
If you have a spare pair of glasses, you can take the time to take countermeasures, but if you only have one pair of glasses, "spectacles" are something that can quickly become a problem in your life.

Don't panic if your favorite pair of glasses breaks. There are proper measures to deal with the situation.

First,Consult your optician.The following is a list of the most common problems with the

For those of you who think, "Of course, why do I bother telling you this?(tube of) instant glueThis is because some people try to fix the problem by such means as Regardless of metal or plastic frames,Cannot be repaired with superglue.The problem is that the instant adhesive is not applied to the lens. In some cases, the repair itself may not be possible due to the application of instant adhesives, even though it could have been repaired if the glasses were brought to an optician.

And when you visit us, you will have three options.

1. purchase a new pair of glasses
2. repair and fix broken parts
3. order new parts for broken parts only

In the image below, only the front part of the glasses was ordered from the manufacturer and installed.

1. purchase a new pair of glasses
This is already beyond the scope of repair since it is new, but it is an option. However, when custom lenses such as bifocal lenses are made, it usually takes about one week to create the lenses, so this is not suitable for those who need replacement glasses immediately.

2. repair and fix broken parts
We also repair broken glasses on a daily basis. The broken part can be repaired properly, but it takes at least 5 days to a week, so it is not suitable for those who need a replacement pair of glasses immediately.

3. order new parts for broken parts only
That's an example of the image above. If you need delivery as soon as possible, or if the broken part is too thin to be strong enough to be repaired, it may be better to order new parts. If the cost of parts is not much different from the cost of repair, it is also better to order new parts. In Japan, where logistics are well developed, if you place an order in the morning to a glasses factory in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, the parts will be delivered the next day, which is ideal for those who are in a hurry. This is possible only with frames made in Japan, where the distance between the production center and the consumer is close, and with some foreign brands that have strong distributors.

Exception: Some glasses made of resin material sold at discount stores cannot be repaired.
The above examples are only intended for repair of metal frames such as titanium frames and plastic frames such as acetate and celluloid. Generally, frames made of resin material cannot be repaired. We understand that it is difficult to determine whether your frames are made of resin or acetate, so please consult us about this as well.

What do you think? There are several ways to handle the same repair, so please contact us first and we will suggest the best solution.

This article was written by.

Ryoji Osaka

First-class opticianBorn and raised in Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki City. After working for a domestic manufacturer and a foreign IT company, I entered the eyeglass industry. In addition to the eyeglass industry, I enjoy contributing to the local community in Musashi-Kosugi by starting up a local community with my friends and cooperating in shopping district activities.