How to Find the Best Eyeglass Repair Experts

Eye glasses are susceptible to breaks and mishaps because of their small size and fragile frames. Many eye glasses are expensive, with some boutique frames costing hundreds to thousands of dollars. If you have a pair of glasses that requires the very best in repairs, you have options of locating a reputable and skilled repair service. A benefit of finding a quality repair expert is knowing your designer frames and lenses repair is protecting your investment.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet

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Instructions

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  Talk with your optometrist or ophthalmologist. The doctor who conducts your eye exams and assigns lenses most likely knows of highly regarded optical repair shops in your area. Ask for a list of recommendations. You benefit because the person measuring and fitting you for glasses knows exactly what frames, lenses and conditions you have and can make recommendations based on these qualities.

• 2

  Direct an Internet browser to the American Optometric Association (AOA) website. Enter your ZIP code and "eye glass repair" into the search field to find a list of options. Sift through the options to find a nearby repair businesses from the list of members of the AOA.

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  Direct an Internet browser to a major search engine and enter your address and "eye glass repair" and see what is available near where you live. To expand your search nationwide, remove the address and enter "top ten eye glass repair businesses USA" and select you option on the result screen. Selecting a distant repair outlet would require you to mail your glasses.

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  Go to a boutique frame store and ask if they repair glasses and if they have references from customers. Call names on the provided reference list to get confirmation of the quality of work the shop provides.