{"id":7106,"date":"2018-02-05T04:05:29","date_gmt":"2018-02-05T09:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/?p=7106"},"modified":"2026-04-02T03:46:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:46:12","slug":"how-to-fix-a-popped-glasses-lens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-a-popped-glasses-lens\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix a Popped Glasses Lens"},"content":{"rendered":"

So your lens fell out of your glasses. Have hope, because that alone doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s time to buy new eyeglasses just yet. In many cases, you can fix a popped glasses lens without the aid of an eyewear professional. Most frames are easy to put lenses back into, as you can just push them gently into place. Others require a little ingenuity. Here, we\u2019ll give you some tips on how to fix a popped glasses lens.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plastic Frames<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

Most of the time, plastic frames are the easiest to fix \u2014 all you need to pop the lens back is just a little force. If that doesn\u2019t work, try this<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Make sure the frames aren\u2019t snapped or cracked. If they are, it\u2019s unlikely you\u2019ll get the lenses to stay in place without a professional repair.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. If they\u2019re undamaged, put your plastic frames in warm water that\u2019s hot enough to soften the plastic but not so hot that you can\u2019t touch it.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. After about one to two minutes, pull the glasses out of the water and place the dislodged lens along the top groove of the frame.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Holding it tightly, press the bottom part of the lens into its groove.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Metal Frames<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

Metal frames generally hold their lenses in place with the use of a small screw. If your lens pops out, it could be because the screw is lost or loose.<\/span><\/p>\n

To get the lens back in, you\u2019ll need to make sure you have the original screw or one that fits inside the hole. You\u2019ll also need a jeweler\u2019s screwdriver. Most eyeglasses repair kits come with these types of screwdrivers plus small screws in a variety of sizes. Once you\u2019ve got that, here\u2019s what to do:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. If the screw which holds the lens in place is still in its hole, loosen it. Otherwise, place the screw gently in the hole, but don\u2019t tighten it.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Place the lens in the frame. There will be a groove around the edge which will hold it snuggly in place.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Once it\u2019s in place, hold it firmly with one hand and tighten the screw with the other.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Semi-Rimless Frames<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

When you’re dealing with how to fix a popped glasses lens, semi-rimless frames may be one of the trickiest types. Most semi-rimless frames have a metal bar across the top and a thin, clear wire usually made of nylon or another lightweight material that runs across the bottom holding the lens in place. To get your lens back into the glasses, you\u2019ll have to finagle the clear wire.<\/span><\/p>\n

For this trick, we suggest using a thin strip of tear-proof material like that used by UPS or FedEx to make their envelopes. Cut a long, rectangular strip that measure half-an-inch by ten inches long. Then, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Find the groove which runs along the metal bar at the top of your frames and position the lens into it.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Hold it firmly in place and feed your tear-proof strip of paper between the clear wire and the lens.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Fold the paper over the wire and gently pull it down. Use the paper to pull the wire into the groove at the bottom of the lens where it fits. Start at one end of the lens and work your way along the whole bottom until the wire is back in place.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. To pull out your tear-proof strip, move it to the center of the wire and slowly pull on it while securing the wire with your thumb.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"how<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Theory<\/a>, in Cognac.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is it Time for Fresh Frames?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Feel like you’ve tried everything on how to fix a popped glasses lens? While we\u2019re not recommending you throw out your eyeglasses just because the lens popped out, this unfortunately sometimes means your frames are kaput. If you do need new glasses quick, then turn to Eyebuydirect. Our fashion-forward frames come in every style, so you\u2019re sure to find a pair you love.<\/span><\/p>\n

We offer a 30-day Fit & Style to make sure you like them as much as you thought you would. We\u2019re so confident in the quality of our eyewear that we assure each of our frames with a 12-Month Product Guarantee, so instead of learning how to fix a popped glasses lens, you can peruse our eyeglasses catalog<\/a> and just find your next new favorite\u00a0specs.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

So your lens fell out of your glasses. Have hope, because that alone doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s time to buy new eyeglasses just yet. In many cases, you can fix a popped glasses lens without the aid of an eyewear professional. Most frames are easy to put lenses back into, as you can just push them […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":7120,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[900],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7106","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-frames"],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Fix a Popped Glasses Lens | Blog | Eyebuydirect<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Don't lose hope if your lens popped out of your glasses. 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