Broken Glasses: Emergency Repair Tips

Oops! Your glasses just broke. Even when you follow all the best maintenance advice, accidents happen.

A bent frame, missing screw, cracked lens, or loose arm can feel like a mini crisis, but there is no need to panic. With a few quick fixes, you can get by while you figure out a longer-term replacement.

Yesglasses & Broken Glasses

We offer a 12-month warranty for repairs and replacements. Breathe a sigh of relief and follow these steps:

• Email eyecare@yesglasses.com with your order number and double check that your request is within 12 months for all eyewear quality-related issues.
• If your glasses were damaged on arrival, be sure to contact us within 14 days of your delivery for a complete replacement or refund.

What’s Been Damaged?

Depending on whether you sat on your glasses, your dog chewed the arm tips, or they fell from a tall height, you could be dealing with a variety of nicks and bends. Assess the damage to check:

• Is a lens scratched?
• Are screws loose or missing?
• Are they bent or misaligned when you wear them?
• Are the nosepads missing?

Your Quick Emergency Fixes

If you can’t go another minute without a fix, as in they are not wearable, we have a few of your fastest solutions here to try.

1. Missing Screw

One of the most common issues you might come across is when a screw has fallen out of the hinge. This causes the arm of your glasses to bend loosely at the temple and your glasses can no longer sit properly on your face.

• Paperclip: Straighten a paperclip and use a tiny piece as a temporary pin in place of the screw.
• Toothpick with tape: Slide a small piece of tape around the end of a toothpick, push it into the screw hole, and trim the excess.

2. Bent Frames

Bent frames are also very common and are immediately noticeable. Your vision can no longer focus in the center of your lenses, and it can feel very uncomfortable on your ears.

• For metal frames, very gently twist the frames back into place with your fingers.
• For plastic frames, warm them slightly with a hairdryer on low for 10–15 seconds then carefully reshape. Don’t force it as plastic can break if pushed too hard.

3. Loose Nosepads

Nose pads that constantly fall off can make your glasses slide down your face. Very annoying! To fix this problem quickly:

• Tape: Try a tiny piece of double-sided clear tape where the nosepad belongs.
• Glue Dab: Let a dab of household glue completely dry in the place of your nosepad.

When You Have Cracked or Damaged Lenses

A cracked lens is a more serious problem as this damage is also dangerous. It’s important to not wear your eyeglasses if the glass is cracked. Broken glass resting in front of your eyes is a harmful combination.

If you’re managing a small scratch on your lenses we’ve created a guide for how to get scratches out of glasses, including the use of a microfiber cloth, mild dish soap, and isopropyl alcohol. These are the best solutions to help completely clean your glasses so that your scratch is less noticeable.

Other solutions, like applying a wax-based product to fill in the scratch, can actually damage your lenses further.

Affordable Replacements

Sometimes, emergency fixes just aren’t enough. When your glasses are truly beyond quick repair, like a cracked lens or a very warped frame, it’s time to pause for a moment and look for a suitable replacement.

Why Yesglasses?

• Budget-friendly pricing: We offer quality eyewear for much less than brick-and-mortar stores.
• Wide frame selection: We offer a very wide variety of modern, classic, and statement-making styles for both men and women.
• Quick turnaround: Get your new pair quickly so that your routine is comfortably back in order.
• Prescription support: If you have any trouble understanding your prescription, we make it very easy to upload your Rx and can help you.

When in Doubt, It’s Time to Replace

If you’re left fiddling with your eyeglasses for longer than expected, and this is not the quick repair you expected, then it’s likely time to order new ones.

We make it easy and affordable to compare, choose and order your next pair of quality eyeglasses.