Tools for Optical Frames

Optical frames, or eyeglasses, are used for correcting vision in individuals with poor eyesight. Because they are essential for clear vision, eyeglasses are generally worn on an everyday basis making them especially susceptible to damage. There are a wide variety of tools available on the market that are especially made for repairing optical frames.

Jewelers´ Screwdrivers

• Jewelers´ screwdrivers are commonly available in sets and can be purchased online or at jewelry stores. Jewelers´ screwdrivers are small screwdrivers especially designed for repairing jewelry and eyeglasses. The frame temples are held in place with tiny screws that can be removed or tightened with jewelers´ screwdrivers.

Pliers

• A wide variety of pliers are available for repairing optical frames. Pad adjustment pliers, for example, allow you to adjust the nose pads on eyeglasses without damaging the pad or the frame. Also, a bendsnipe is a type of pliers that has two, small angled arms which are ideal for handling and bending hard to reach areas of frames. Joint angling pliers are specially designed for holding joints during frame adjustment and preventing damage to the eyeglasses.

Bonding Glue

• Extremely adhesive bonding glue is a common tool used to repair plastic frames. Plastic frames can become weak over time and crack. For repairing cracks in plastic frames, bonding glue is ideal because it will hold plastic together effectively. Bonding glue is applied to both broken pieces of the frames and held together for several minutes until dry to properly seal the bond.