In this video we will show you how to repair and tighten a drill mounted or rimless glasses frame. We will show you how to do this both professionally and at home.
Thank you for the video. My son wears frameless glasses, and he broke them while playing soccer. I went to Costco Vision to repair and they said they cannot fix it. Went to local repair shop and they said they can't fix it either. The lady at the local shop was showing me similar Silhoettes fames worth $600 :). I could not believe it. I decided I will look for repair options on google and I am glad I found your video. I was able to remove the broken frame from lenses and ordered replacement parts, tools on amazon and I am sure I will be able to fix it. Thanks again.
Lenscrafters told me that my drill mount glasses cannot be repaired once it comes off and that the whole pair has to be replaced. I wonder why they take that stance.... Thank you for your excellent video which also exposes Lenscrafters!
Excellent instructions. Clear and well explained. It helps to have the correct tools, so I recommend buying them online (the Chinese ones are fine, about $30; get the set that has 3 tools: one that clips the compression sleeves, one that pushes the frame posts through for removal and one that compresses the new frames on to the posts). I had taken my glasses to a very well known national chain store and the technician said the Chinese frames I had bought wouldn’t work with my old lenses even though they looked nearly identical. Well, the technician apparently just didn’t want to work on them because they fit perfectly. Follow the instructions in this video and you can have your frames swapped out in 10 minutes.
Thank you so much for this video. 4 years old and still kicking. For others: the nerve-wracking part was to actually remove the frame from the "sample glasses". it appeared to be glued - I ended up just clipping through the plastic glasses and then it was a breeze thanks to this video. So happy.
Excellent detailed video and explanation. Far better than any other I could find. It helped me decide I needed to have the repair done by a professional who has the correct tools and necessary experience.
Phenomenal. I went to an Optical shop to try to replace a broken bridge with a good one from my spare set and was told they could not do it. Watched your video and voila. Done. Thank you.
Many thanks for posting this. It helped guide me to use a pair of long-nosed pliers (cushioned the lens with a cleaning cloth) and a pair of nail clippers to cut the bush to 1mm length. Great advice - and it worked perfectly. Thanks again
I love those Silhoettes (from Linz, Austria). I'm also Austrian, but bought them in the US. Now in Germany they are charging 400 EUR for a simple bushing replacement. Got now the chinese repair set for 30, and frames for 3. Thanks a lot
Fantastic video! Clear, detailed, thorough instructions with great closeups. After watching, I was able to perfectly tighten the bridge bushings and completely replace the temple pieces on my Silhouette glasses...all in about 20 minutes. WOW! Thank you so much!
The left temple arm broke in a mishap a month after I got new, expensive rimless progressive lens glasses. My optometrist shop told me that my drill mounted frames were not repairable because that particular frame style was discontinued. I bought a pair of $20 rimless readers at a local drug store and replaced the entire temple arm with the one from the rimless readers, which was screw mounted. I used a needle nose pliers to remove the protective plastic covering, then unscrew the screw from the readers frame, then to tighten the screw to attach the new temple arm securely to my good glasses. I also used a push pin to place the tiny screw nut back on top of its mount. It works great and I saved over $400. The temple arms don't match, but no one has yet noticed enough to comment on it. I suppose I could replace the other side too, but I think it will make a fun story if someone does eventually notice the mismatch.
I broke a temple piece after moving. So I went into a new optical place that sold Silloette, and they said they would not repair or replaace my frames because they would not be liable for scratches on my existing lenses. I ran from there and decided to do it myself. Thanks for this help. I used an old pair of glasses and magnifier light after buying a repair kit on Amazon for $40 (has pins, clippers, punch, and press...) and a replacement frame on Ebay. The price of the frames varied but I managed a new one for $120 there. One thing I would recommend would be to just use masking tape over the lenses in the area you put the metal tools. Also do not put the broken temple piece near the lenses.
Thanks for this video. My bridge keeps falling off my left lens. I'll probably need my optician to replace the bushing but at least I can keep my glasses together for the weekend.
I have a pair of intact rimless glasses just like these for back up during the two weeks I wait for new lens every few years. I have two lens I kept at my last optical appointment where I needed new lenses. $1000.00. I want to drill holes in the new backup lens and insert the rimless frames like you show. Where can I get the proper drill bit and new bushings. Boy you are saving people tens of thousands.
I just broke mine in the same way those are broken. Problem is the metal pins that slide into the plastic snapped off inside of the plastic. I don't see myself fixing them in this way when the structure of the arm is physically broken.
Most eyeglass chains won't work on rimless glasses because if they break them they have to replace them. It's not that difficult to do yourself, especially with this video to guide you. I did it with the tools in my garage on a pair of older lenses, but ideally it's best to buy a repair kit to do it right. Just remember to protect your lenses from getting scratched by the tools. All parts and tools you need are readily available on ebay, Amazon, etc.
How do you select the correct size bushing? How snug should it fit through the holes? I am concerned about cracking the lense if the bushing is too big. It would be great if you could make this video using the "blue box" set found on Amazon and Ebay etc..
Hello, that is a good suggestion, thank you. The bushing should be snug, but be able to be inserted with medium amount of pressure. Another very important aspect is how the bushing fits the metal prongs on the temple, it also needs to be very snug. However, bushings do not only come in different thickness sizes, but also different sizes of the “hole” where you insert the prongs. So how thick the tube is varies as well, so you need to make sure both are a good fit. Good luck! Eye Talk team
Thanks for the excellent instructions. Now, a question: I have Lunor rimless screw mount frames with a strap or Warwick bridge and I need to push the lens farther from my eye. Is there any way to add nose pad arms to this type of bridge? Thank you.
Thank for detailed video on drill mounted glasses My question is one of my bridge prongs is broken and I know I can't repair my self So where can I find new rimless bridge and two side whole setup please
I have found on Amazon a seller that is showing three different sizes of the compression sleeves. It is strange to me that each compression sleeve has two different sizes - One sleeve has a 0.8mm and the other sleeve is 1.4mm, the second set of prongs is 0.8mm and 1.5mm, a third set of sleeves is 0.8 and 1.6mm. Is this correct that the Silhouette earpiece posts are two different diameters? There are reviews of people that have purchased and used these compression sleeves but - Amazon being Amazon there are no guarantees on what one would receive. Watching your video, it looks to me the earpiece prongs are of one size. Would it be possible to help me understand the different sizes of prongs to enable me to buy the correct sizes for my Austria made Silhouette glasses? They seem to be identical to those you are using in this video. Thank you.
@@eyetalk1485 oh well, is just cracked on one side - literally at the edge of the lens. I basically have to either get new frames or get the bridge from old frames. The issue i have is - the frames were titanium but the bridge lasted only 2.5 years. Thank to your video at least i know what tools I need :)
What should be the angle temple and glasses ? in my case one arm is not touching the ground while putting glasses on table. Please suggest how to fix it.
Thanks for the video! Is the distance between the 2 lenses cavities standard? I would like to replace a broken temple with one coming from rimless eyeglasses bought online but I don't know if the spacing between the 2 metal prongs (going through the lense) is the same for all rimless eyeglasses of that type. On the lenses of my eyeglasses, the distance between the 2 cavities seems to be 3mm, is that standard?
Hi, thanks for the nice instructions! Just wondering where to buy the little push out tool. Also, do you know what's the diameter of the bushing for Silhouette frame (temple)?
Hello, I am glad you found this video helpful! To answer your first question, as far as i know, optical supply stores are the only places that carries post pushing tools or compression sleeve removal tools. The diameter of the bushing will either be 1.4mm or 1.5mm of the outside and 0.8mm on the inside. I would try the 1.4mm first. Let us know if you have any further questions! Thank you. Eye Talk team
heyy thank you for this video but the problem with my glasses is a little different. the thing is the i think i sat o the corner of my glasses and the joint of the temple and the lens is crooked. it is tight so i cant move it but it doesn't sit right on my face and keeps bothering me. is there anyway to fix this without breaking anything.
Sorry to respond so late, I'm assuming you're frame is made of metal, if it's a regular type of metal and not a memory metal you should be able to bend it back. This may require a lot of force, and there is always a chance of snapping the material. If you were going to try to bend it, I recommend using two pliers and putting something soft in between the plier and the frame, as not to scratch the finish. If your frame is very thin, this may be hard to do either way, but it's probably the only way to straighten it out. Good luck.
The little prongs broke off my moms glasses and she cant afford to have them repaired at the eye doctor. They wanted $150 and we have about 15 cents between us! We tried super glue but that just wouldnt stick. Any ideas?
Hello, thank you for watching this video. If your frame is broken and you need to replace a part, the only way is to find a retailer who sells Silhouette products as there is no way for you to buy directly from the manufacturer. I believe that most retailers may be able to sell you a part. A good thing about the Silhouettes is that you can buy them in parts. Good luck! Eye Talk team
A set of cheap frames may be your best bet, I've just bought a new pair of the simple 'buy-in-store' glasses with these flexy titanium frames here - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultralight-Titanium-Rimless-Rectangular-Reading-Glasses-Spectacles-Eyeglass-UK/263750827016?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=562960747102&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 .You can also buy the branded Silhouette frames there (I'm sure they're available elsewhere too, I just had a look on ebay for convenience & seeing as I'm trying the cheapo reading specs route 1st)www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silhouette-EYEGLASSES-FRAMES-50-17-140-Rimless-Drill-Mount-10419/183531564858?hash=item2abb556f3a:g:ZisAAOSwww9b6e7u
@@eyetalk1485 Curently i live in australia. I went to so many optical shop but nobody says they could fix it. And says me to buy new one. So anybody who can say me where can i fix it please? It would be greatfull.
Hello, sorry to hear that your frame is broken. Now the question is; are all the parts intact of the frame? Does the temple still have two prongs sticking out? Is your lens intact with two small holes? If the answer is yes to all those questions it is reparable, however, if you can not find an optical shop that will do it for you, then you may have to get the plastic part online and do it yourself. There are also glasses repair places that do real repairs, like soldering, sometimes jewelry repair places can repair glasses as well. I hope this helps, if you can send us a picture of the issue it might help me be more specific. Good luck! Eye Talk team
How come everyone starts with a clean lens on these videos? lol. I need to know how to safely remove the old plugs and plug cover! 911! Well filmed though. :) I like ur nail polish.
Hello, if the metal is broken there is no way to fix it, unless you can take it somewhere to be soldered, but that usually does not make it prefect and usually ruins the finish of the frame. Eye Talk team
I feel the same way, but I've purchased them several times because of their very light weight, which means they never fall off when working while looking down, and you hardly notice them while on your face. Yes they are ridiculously overpriced - I don't pay attention to the propaganda from the company trying to spin the truth about why they are ridiculously overpriced. I also wonder about some models of frames where the hinges had a very simple, easily replaceable plastic part, that would break and fall off without having been unduly stressed. Was this to keep the fat profits flowing in? What burns me is how they purposely make replacement parts unavailable. That's how it is for most glasses. Silhouette says, "We strongly advise against trying to repair the eyewear yourself. That’s why we ask you to consult an optician in your area." Anyone with the slightest inclination for detail, a little care, and a couple of inexpensive tools can repair their own glasses probably in most cases. They don't want you to repair them. They want to keep the fat profits "all in the family". Don't they have enough customers who don't want to bother or are afraid to risk repairing their own glasses? Every nickel counts though, right? Well it COUNTS WAY MORE FOR ME when needing to buy things. My optician doesn't sell me parts. This is why I will buy used glasses with the same frames from eBay and use the parts to fix my glasses, maybe even more than once! This has proven to be considerably cheaper than taking them to "an optician in your area." I have also used parts from older glasses to fix newer ones. Thanks very much for the video with the detailed explanation, which helps folks like me save money, keeping things out of the landfill.
3 times??? You should never lay the patient's lens on any surface. Btw the bushing should be flush to the lens for a cleaner insert. I'd be happy to privately help
thank you for sharing but the way you throw glasses to desk going to scratch the lenses . being gentle holding on this frameless glasses, the hinge is very easy break.
Hello, very valid concern, when you are working with your own pair of glasses and not a demo pair, you should take every caution no to scratch your lenses. Working on top of a kitchen tower or a sheet would be a good idea. Keep up the good work! Eye Talk team
Hello, I do have the luxury of having professional tools, however this can be done using regular tools too! All you would need are some sharp smaller cutting pliers and a set of needle nose pliers. You can use tissue in between the frame and the pliers to avoid scratches, but the principles are the same! Good luck!
Great instructions, but I cringed every time she laid the glasses down right on the lenses. Even if these were junk/demonstration glasses, it's not a great example to set, ya know?
Awesome vid..I dont think democrap voters will be able to comprehend this task..Find a Non democrap friend(good luck you already burned those bridges)to do it for you.
Hello, that is a hard one, the results will probably not be ideal. But, you can move the curve that goes around the ear back as far as possible to account for the positioning of your ears. You will have to start by unbending the curve and then make a new one further back...
@@eyetalk1485 Thank you very much for responding, it is much appreciated. I have tried all sorts of things including bending the curve to the maximum, I thin I just need to purchase a smaller head. Thank you again.