How to Fix a Broken String On A Semi-rimless Glasses Frame

[@Ethelberd]

Oh my god you just saved my favorite pair of glasses Insane that the clinic that promised to repair them if they get damaged told me that they only replace glasses, and that my model and everything similar to it was no longer being produced. I accidentally napped with my glasses on and woke up with the wire and lens out, I thought my glasses were toast! Can't believe my old tackle box was better equipped to fix glasses than my best eye clinic. Thank you so much for making this video 😁

[@trickz8183]

Hey I just wanted to thank you, my wire has broken on 2 different sets of glasses and I always come back to this video. Very informative and descriptive, and great placement of the hands and camera angle during the repairs allowing you to see everything needed.

[@notimportant11]

You made it look so simple, decided to give it a try. The hardest part was finding the right fishing pole to find some line that was a good match. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video.

[@aniaczarnecka1620]

That's what I am dealing with right now. My husband sat on his glasses during a visit to rural England. We can only find 0.3 mm fishing line - is that sufficient thickness? The original one looks somewhat thicker, and I have seen comments that it needs to be 0.4-0.45. However, in one of the responses @eyetalk1485 said 20lbs was a good fit, and that's what the 0.3 mm was. Any advise would be much appreciated. Thank you!

[@Joey1j]

Thank you, Eye Talk and KZbin. Mom is 91 and living in assisted living. The string broke on her most recent pair of glasses so she grabbed an old pair, different prescription. With this pandemic, I can’t get into see her or can she get out to find an open repair facility. I got her broken glasses, looked on the ‘tubes and you saved the day by showing me how to repair them. Haven’t fished in over 25 yrs but happened to have some 30lbs test line and voile, Mom can see (better). Thanks again!

[@queendi1]

So so helpful. This is what KZbin is all about! Thank you.

[@eyetalk1485]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tsetendorjee9040]

This is an excellent show of How to Fix a Broken String On A Semi-rimless Glasses Frame!❤❤❤

[@eavntook4037]

Oh dear I really thank you so much i am in foreign country in asia where they want me to change who glass just to make money i just asked for fixing this loosy string and now god bless you i found your awesome valuable video teached me to do it forever alone thank you thank you sooo much

[@Alex339]

I'm a newer optical specialist that is learning how to repair semi rimless frames, thank you for the helpful video! I love doing my absolute best to fix patients frames, and this is a great walkthrough that I will definitely be referencing from now on.

[@timothysternig5703]

I wanted to leave a comment and thank you so much for making this video. I broke the wire on my glasses yesterday, and it's the only pair I have and can't really afford to get new glasses. This video helped me fix my glasses. It worked perfectly! Thank you so much!

[@jettedaimon3149]

Ive been wearing my glasses with the lens taped on the edges for a past couple of weeks. This video has been very helpful and saved me some cash for new frame and lenses. I only have a 30 lbs line though and still worked and fitted perfectly without issues. :)

[@isaacwong124]

Thank you so much indeed! I followed your steps, and was able to fix my glasses too. The lenses are expensive and I really did not know if the opticians could help me to repair them on site. So, with your help, what I did was just to measure the diameter of the nylon string, and bought a roll!

[@eyetalk1485]

Glad it helped!

[@AaronMcCluskey]

Thank you very much. My lens fell out so didn’t need to replace the wire. For the plastic type string I used the elastic from a face mask which worked perfection Thanks for the advise

[@MarisolHaunting]

Using face-mask elastic is genius!

[@billcullen1850]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. I took my glasses back to the optician I purchased them from (they happen to be the biggest retail retail optician store found on every UK city High St) and guess what ...they dont do this repair but they will sell me a new pair of glasses. So I just saved myself at least £50. Thanks again.

[@jk1335]

Perfect explanation! Thanks of saving me $45 at the repair shop!

[@jonfarrell9053]

Thank you so much. I just repaired my glasses after having to take them to Walmart so many times to be fixed. Never was charged but this saves me the aggravation of always having to deal with this. I’m constantly having my lenses pop out because I work in the oil field and set my glasses down to much. Thank you thank you for this quick and easy to follow video

[@Sybaification]

Thank you! I had to have a professional do the actual repair because I couldn't see well enough to do it myself, but this video was such a relief to know that my problem could be repaired and I didn't have to attempt to spend money I didn't have on a new pair of glasses.

[@eyetalk1485]

Hello there! Happy to help, I hope your glasses were good as new!

[@klutch...]

Thank you! Just repaired my glasses with your help. I used dental floss instead of the plastic to put the lense on Saved me money from having to buy new glasses

[@21MMM55]

Just finished repairing mine. Wish I would have seen this 8 months ago. Great video, made it look as easy as doing it. Thanks

[@skeelo69]

Thank you ! , my glasses are repaired and i saved money by following your video.

[@herbalmagic6895]

insurance expired Oct 10, glass fell out Oct 15. SO GLAD I FOUND THIS TUTORIAL! once I had the right gage line, this was a piece of cake! thank you!!

[@allisonnixon1920]

Thanks very much for the very clear instructions and for showing each step clearly in the video…I was able to fix my glasses!

[@zamirarevalo2733]

Thank you so much. Took you 5 mins , took me 20 mins 😂 but I did it thanks! 🙏🏻

[@eyetalk1485]

Zamir Arevalo - keep up the good work!

[@kevinyeung7972]

Awesome... Was easier then expected changed lenses from old to new frame in minutes and on 1st go right after watching this tutorial... I used paper clips needle nose pliers and a dental picking tool to pick the fishing wire... Very informative video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@eyetalk1485]

kevin yeung - Sounds like you dud a great job! I like your creative tools! Keep up the good work. Eye Talk team

[@brazuqueiro26]

You’re a life savior ! Lenses came out before Christmas time and cuz of your video I was able to fix it

[@stevedavis7519]

A lot easier than I thought it was going to be. Thanks for video!!

[@davidb8373]

This is incredible. My glasses are those exact model of Oakley, and the wire just broke the other day after 10 years.

[@theunisvisser5210]

Thank you so much! You saved my son's sanity when he broke his frame yesterday while we are on COVID lockdown!

[@zacchaeusclay791]

Theunis Visser I literally just broke mine at this moment

[@theunisvisser5210]

@@zacchaeusclay791 hi sorry to hear.

[@shantanukulkarni8883]

Mine broke a few weeks ago. Where I live, the city is a hotspot for covid cases and it's a complete lockdown. Only and only essential shops are open that too for specific time period. I fixed the glasses temporarily with cello-tape, but it is really distorting to see through them. I have been using them like that since 2 weeks. Even if I want to fix them like in the video, I can't because I don't have fishing line thing. Also, the original one is broken and isn't coming off....

[@ridz920]

I broke mine right now which is why I'm here but I still can't fix it

[@lindan7238]

Mind broke 10 minutes ago .-.

[@bipinchandrapande6200]

Thanks to mam of eye talk by viewing her video i repair my specs the string of one glass wire is removed and I recovered the string around my eye glass. Thanks a lot also for that because repairing facility is about 25 km far from my town .I repaired my spectacles viewing your video.

[@eyetalk1485]

Hello, if your lens pops out without the string breaking it is easy to put back in. You need to align the lens with the upper part of the frame, hold it there while guiding the string back into the groove on the lens with a piece of plastic flat string. Start at the top on the temporal side and glide it along the edges of the lens until you hit the nasal side, you should hear and feel a pop at the end when the string is fully back in the groove. Eye talk team

[@___Zack___]

Brilliant video, very clear and very helpful! Now a couple of bits of help from me: *Excess (not "access") **Voila (not "walluh") :)

[@davidcovington901]

@@___Zack___ TY for fixing everyone's akzent, Zoch. Do you speak in BBC RP?

[@___Zack___]

@@davidcovington901 Do you even know what an accent is?

[@walterfredrickson3887]

Thank you for posting this 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@duaneyoutbe]

Bravo! Thank you for YOU. Now I can go fix my frame and glasses. After I obtain the proper fishing line.

[@raian7082]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I was freaking out thinking that I was gonna have to buy new frames!

[@ladysaraofinsomnia2334]

Optician here! This was super helpful; thank you!

[@eyetalk1485]

Hello everyone, the size of the fishing line needs to be around 20-25lbs. I hope that this helps!

[@miguelabracosa5365]

Model 8 fishing line works right?

[@SergSpace]

I used clear fishing line 40lb (18.2 Kg) with 0.61 mm in diameter. Worked perfect. It cost me 6 bucks, bought the whole hank 370 yards from Walmart. Same thickness and strength. After fix, I couldn't tell a difference between original and fixed one. And it was really expensive glasses.

[@kentmuise6160]

This video has been excellent precise I don’t know thumbs way way way hi in the sky 🙏🙏👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@iskaropki]

Diameter near 0.5mm.

[@cdgins]

Thanks again.

[@Abbasx-l8b]

Thanks so much! My glasses were so expensive I paid around £400 and the wire broke (i stepped on them by accident haha) I can finally fix them!!! :)

[@dartmoormancave]

Thanks so much for this video. Easy to follow...have now mended my glasses a treat! Anybody need 477m of 0.5mm fishing line I have left on the reel I just bought?...lol

[@DasJackalope]

You are an angel, thanks for making my day 😊 Also even though I haven't finished in years I sure am glad I kept all my stuff

[@natemotton6794]

Thanks, your instructions were excellent. I repaired my glasses. The only difficulty was finding the proper string.

[@eyetalk1485]

Hello there! Glad that you found this video helpful. Sounds like you did a great job!

[@freewoodencrosses]

I just fixed my wifes glasses with 25 lb fishing line. I had to cut the line on an angle to get it in the hole. We just had it in the glasses store to adjust the fit. I hope it lasts . THANKS for your help!!!

[@eyetalk1485]

Nice work!

[@richardim499]

Thanks to you, my float frames are good as new..easy step tutorial and was a big help 🤓, took care of this problem in no time

[@keeff8195]

what a great YT channel! Hope to see more.

[@lucyluzhuerta]

I need to buy the fishing line to repair my glasses but I don’t know what thickness is of the string on my glasses. I need to know so i can buy the correct one. I am browsing on Amazon. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@mississippiqueen2u]

I recently transferred to Optometry and I had no clue how to fix these types of glasses. I would just send them to the lab and it cost our clients $15 and 3 days or so.🤑 Now I can fix them myself in a matter of minutes. Plus...we had so many of those plastic little ribbon things floating around everywhere. I threw them away. Who knew...?😢 Didn't know what they were for. I don't think anyone knew before my time. Ooopsie! Now I know. KZbin and you guys to the rescue! Simple and easy to understand and follow. Not easy...But understandable! I have been practicing! Once again...thanks!

[@eyetalk1485]

Hello. So glad you found this video helpful! I have spent a lot of time in the optometry field, and a big part of that time was spent in the optical lab manufacturing glasses and doing repairs. Please feel free to request topics that you are interested in or ask questions that you have! We are always happy to help.

[@JeffHochberg]

Totally awesome! I dropped my glasses one day and the lens got twisted slightly counterclockwise such that there’s a space between the top of the lens and the frame where it meets the temple piece. I went to the eyeglass store and the sales rep wasn’t confident in her abilities to make the adjustments herself and they no longer have an optician on location. When I bought my frames (online) the manufacturer included extra threading that the original optician never used. Now I feel confident enough to replace the threading myself! I just need to find an older pair of glasses so I can see well enough while I make the repair!

[@eyetalk1485]

Hello. We are happy you found our video useful. The string should be as tight as possible, while you are still able to insert the lens. It is of course easier to adjust or bend the metal while the lens is not in the frame, however, it is hard to see the symmetry, so try to match the other side as best as you can. I have worked with glasses for a long time and enjoy sharing my experience with the people at home. If you have everything you need and get started off right it really is an easy fix. Good luck with your glasses. And if you find yourself having any specific questions, feel free to contact us. Or if you have any suggestions for glasses related video content that you would like us to make. Thank you for watching our video! Eye Talk Team

[@skamei23]

Awesome video !!! I was able to repair my glasses, you made it easy to follow, thank you very much.

[@andreiserediuc1107]

Thank you! I have a question, the plastic wire from the upper part of the frame can be replaced as well? Mine was shredded and i pulled it completly.

[@eyetalk1485]

Hello there, so sorry for the very late response but yes, it can be fixed. It requires a new string that is called a figure 8, I don't think there is anything that you can use to replace it other than a new figure 8 line from an optical place.

[@andreiserediuc1107]

Thank you! I've managed to find it and replace it.

[@ShannonMurphy-d6d]

Awesome informative video I feel confident in replacing mine now

[@matthaigh5296]

Great, thank you. Previous video I watched didn't show how to prepare the new string

[@Nettietwixt]

Useful. I've had a pair of glasses where one lens has fallen out repeatedly since I got them. They've been restrung once but the same problem happened. I'm now wondering if the fishing line is a little too thick as it really doesn't want to sit in the grove on the edge of the lens.

[@janhavel8208]

It doesn't need to be entirely hidden in the groove. Used thickness is 0,4 - 0,6 mm (the most probably 0,6 mm).

[@carol-annemartinalolafrase8473]

I got my first pair and they gave me extra stuff to fix it if mine break me for both so glad I can be done at home

[@CuongNguyen-ct5vv]

My glasses has one hole for each side of the frame! How could I fix my glasses by the way you showed in your video?

[@Fargoth_Ur]

I didn't have access to any fishing line at the time (everything around me is closed on Sundays), so a buddy of mine gave me some metal wiring. I uncoiled one of the threads, and while it was a pain to fiddle around with due to the bending, I did manage to get it working.

[@Dandrev27]

After 4months i finally fixed it thanks for the tutorial ma'am, i was thinking buying a new frame a month ago because my lens keeps fallin from frame and i came up with this video i finally fixed it, im so happy, thank you again!.🤍🤍🤍

[@CaroLina-li4bk]

Thank you for this! I’ve had my glasses just there thinking they were broken 😅

[@asdfghjk4783]

long live this channel! thank you lady you're awesome!

[@MajesticGames101]

got it! Thanks mom!

[@navjotsayal]

The thread skicking to the frame broke.. is it repairable?

[@victuscaparas2262]

I just wanted to thank you for this, it helps a lot❣️ thank you 🙏 subscribed already. Appreciate your help a lot❣️

[@lizhang9898]

my frame has one hole for the wire on each side. what do I do?

[@eyetalk1485]

Sorry to respond so late, technically you would need a special wire with a little stopper at the end. However, you can usually make this happen with your wire if you melted a little with a lighter at the very end, but be careful not to burn it too much. Once the end is melted a little if it creates a big bulb enough not to go through your whole great, if not, you can shape the melted plastic while it still hot to become a stopper. I hope this helps, good luck!

[@jhush201]

If the wire attached to the frame comes loose do i glue it back ?

[@tonyramsey7928]

Thank you for a great video! I just fixed mine exactly as how you explained it.

[@misskobayashi57]

is it okay to use a thinner line? edit : thanks for the helpful video I finally fixed it!

[@GeromeFournier]

did you finally use a thinner line? :) is it ok?

[@dimii27]

I used this information to temporarily fix my glasses with sewing thread :))

[@farhinkd1741]

Did it work

[@EricBlaydes]

Do you have a link to where I can buy that snip tool? I don't mind buying one of those and keeping it on hand for the future vs. using nail clips. Thanks for the instructional video.

[@totorogoronstudios]

This was extemely helpful, thank you so much!

[@ArcanePath360]

Thanks! When I stepped on my glasses I thought I broke the lens. Lucky a fishing line can be ordered for a few quid on ebay

[@adityamagdum9235]

Where do I get that new string?

[@ronnie8160]

Awesome video. Help me repair my sons glasses.

[@UUUSA123]

Thank you so much. I repaired my glasses in 30 mins.

[@faithite]

Thanks. Good thing my line was still intact when the lense pop out. I just shoved it back in. :)

[@unclefreddy2009]

What about the string that goes in the top of the lens? The one you mention that is half in and half out of the frame? How do you or do you need to replace that?

[@eyetalk1485]

Hello there, that string is called a figure 8. It can't be substituted for something else so it must be purchased from a specialty store. If your lens won't stay in at all, then it may need to be replaced, but if your lens stays in when you've replaced the wire you don't need to worry about it.

[@06jimc]

This was a very helpful video, thank you.

[@musawirsharif66]

Thanks you for such kind of exciting videos

[@hanschoa4418]

This ia exactly my eyeglass. Oakley. Thanks for your guidance

[@umerqureshi2012]

Thanks for letting us know after to not remove the figure 8 fishing line thing from the top.

[@Eigenauers.com.]

Thank You Sooooo Much for the video, Didn't realize it was Soooooo Easy, Thank You Thank You Thank You

[@Eigenauers.com.]

Excellent Video Job....

[@eyetalk1485]

Glad it helped!

[@Valisk]

Perfect! I need to do this to my Oakley Barrelhouse 0.5's

[@TheOffroader7458]

Thanks, just repaired mine.shawn from the uk

[@aldolowe7340]

This is very helpful lmao I now have 3 pairs of spare glasses should one of my others break again

[@janhavel8208]

It was good video until 4:30, when I cringed really hard. Don't snip and try to poke the nylon with screwdriver! You'll damage the frame and lens. Better solution is to remove the lens after checking the correct length (when the packaging strip is still in). Then you can cut the rest and insert the lens again. Use your nail if there is poking end. I guess the lady doing the repair has enough experience, but I saw damaged frame when my co-worker tried to snip the ends.

[@andy5530]

Thanks helped a lot

[@craig6903]

Thank you, just fixed my glasses with your help!

[@eyetalk1485]

Glad to help! Eye Talk team

[@hartfischer5509]

Wow, fantastic. Thanks much for the info. Saves me a trip to the optometrist, never mind some money:)

[@a10guy]

Thank you so much. I was able to fix mine in less than 10 minutes.

[@eyetalk1485]

Hello, I am glad you liked this video! These types of frames are not as tricky as they seem if you know what to do! Great job! Keep up the good work! Eye Talk team

[@gig777]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@uwwweboi]

Thanks. I paid one bucks last week to repair my eyeglasses.

[@yuh685]

you’re a lifesaver

[@squibcakes74]

Thanks! This video saved me $$!

[@kostak.2485]

Awesome! Thanks for posting! 😀

[@macforme]

Fabulous video....thanks for sharing

[@cdgins]

Thank you so much, very helpful.

[@dariocaberte6197]

many thanks maam sir GOD BLESS

[@gelroose]

What about the top string in the frames? Replaceable? Are they glued in there?

[@eyetalk1485]

Hello, thank you for watching, the top string is actually called a “figure 8” and is also shaped like one. The top smaller part of the 8 is inserted into the frame and the bigger bottom part of the 8 is where you put the lens. They are replaceable and slide in and out of the frame as id they were on a track. So, to replace it you need to grab one end of it and pull/ slide it out all the way. To insert a new one you do it the same way you got the old one out except you will be pushing instead of pulling. Good luck and let us know if you have any more questions. Eye Talk team

[@giwtwm]

ill just cut one straight string and push it into the grooves on the top?

[@eyetalk1485]

Hello again, unfortunately that will not work, because it will not leave any of the string sticking out to hold the lens...

[@giwtwm]

@@eyetalk1485 I see, a single string wont budge over the rails to lock on the rails on the lens itself, like the top of number 8, the string on top is a round loop string that pushes the lens down as you tighten it, while the string on the bottom latches on the lens and pushes it up as you tighten is this correct?

[@eyetalk1485]

Hello, yes, that is essentially how it works. One part of the figure 8 needs to stick out so that it can go into the groove in the lens.

[@1daSoul]

u r so 1da4 !!! I just fix my prescription glasses with your help.

[@eyetalk1485]

Hello. That is awesome, we are glad the video was helpful to you. Keep up the good work! Eye Talk Team

[@1daSoul]

How can I replace the liner on top of the rim ? Your video helped me replace the bottom one. Thanks.

[@eyetalk1485]

Hello, The thing that attaches the lens to the top of the rim on the frame is called a "figure 8", it looks like two strings molded together or a figure 8. The smaller top of the 8 is slid into the metal part of the frame and the larger part of the 8 is sticking out of the frame to hold the lens. It is not complicated to replace, you just pull the old one out and slide the new one in, however, it is often difficult to get it to slide into the top of the frame as it is very tight. Another issue is that this particular "figure 8" string is not available anywhere else than in an optical store, so, it may be best to have a professional replace it for you, if you can not get a hold of it... Best of luck. Eye Talk Team

[@suhailmansoor5811]

Thanks this helped a lot really appreciate it 😊

[@captainjack8455]

Thank u soo much it helped a lot

[@miket1290]

The real problem for me is, I need my glasses to see well enough to fix the frame. Cheapy pair of readers did the trick

[@RamondoWildwood]

Hi. Great information. Just one criticism. I reviewed all Utube videos for repairing rimless glasses. Each one gave either incomplete or incorrect information about string size. It took me 4 trips to Wal Mart's fishing department to get the correct size thread. You need a spool of Zebco 25 lb. test, .021 in. diameter, $1.73, 250 yards. It's an exact replacement for the thread that broke on my wife's glasses.

[@eyetalk1485]

Hello, I hope that this video was helpful. You bring up a good point about the string size, I always recommend bringing the broken string to make a comparison when buying the replacement, however it is hard to give an exact gauge of the string as some frames require a thicker one than others. I am glad that you were finally able to find the right size. Keep up the good work! Eye Talk team

[@ZehVancho]

Hello, may I ask how thick the lens were? My lens are 53mm and I was wondering if a 0.21diameter string would be suitable for my glasses.

[@timhenderson7061]

Thanks going to get some 25 lb test line thanks.

[@RamondoWildwood]

@@ZehVancho Hi Zeh. Sorry for the very late reply. The string size necessary depends on the diameter of the holes drilled into the frames of your glasses; not the size of your lenses.

[@motionstudio77]

Great tutorial, thanks!!

[@yahodyahod9103]

Nice work