Is it normal to break your glasses?

It may seem like common sense, but people sitting on their glasses is one of the biggest reasons why people break their glasses. Get into the habit of checking the seat before you sit down. That way, you can make sure your precious glasses aren’t there waiting for you to crush them.

Why do I keep breaking my glasses?

One of the top reasons glasses break is because they fall off people’s heads. When propped on top of your head, glasses can easily tumble off and can also stretch out, shortening their lifespan. When they’re not on your face, get in the habit of storing your glasses properly in a case.

What to do if you accidentally break your glasses?

Immediately After Your Glasses Have Broken The damage may be irreversible and in such a case you need to replace the entire pair. As such, the best thing to do in case of a significant breakage is to take the pair to an optician who should advise accordingly.

How often do you break your glasses?

You might need to replace your frames if they break or have any major sizing issues, but how often should you get new glasses’ frames if they haven’t been damaged? Every one to three years is our recommendation. The average lifespan of a pair of glasses can be even longer if you keep your eyewear in great condition.

How do I keep my glasses from breaking?

Here are some tips to help you prevent your glasses from breaking!

1. Keep them in a case when they’re not on your face.
2. Check your seat before you sit.
3. Take them off; don’t pull them off.
4. Beat the heat and avoid the cold.
5. Loose screws are not allowed!
6. Change your frames to fit your game.

Will glasses break in the cold?

Glass may break when subjected to temperatures below freezing. This may occur because the contents freeze and their expansion cause the glass to crack (if the cap does not come off).

Can glasses arms be fixed?

If the frame is metal, but not titanium, it can be soldered back together but the break remains a weak point and may break again. If the frame is plastic or titanium there is no way to repair it and a new part needs to be ordered.

What is the number one cause of eyeglass-related injuries?

Falls accounted for 90\% of eyeglass-related injuries among older adults and more than a quarter of injuries among working-aged adults. Meanwhile, sports and recreational activities were the greatest cause of eyeglass-related injuries among children, accounting for nearly 37\% of injuries.

Why do my glasses keep breaking?

While observing proper eye safety basics can avoid some of these situations, many times it’s simply beyond our control. It’s often a smart idea for people who use glasses obtain a spare pair for use in situations when the main pair has fallen in the line of duty. However, glasses may still break when the extra pair is not at-hand.

What are the most common causes of eye injuries in children?

In all, fighting and various types of assault caused nearly 8,000 eye-related hospitalizations. For kids under age 10, being accidentally struck by a person or object topped the list of causes of eye injury, followed by car crashes and accidents with a sharp object such as scissors.

Why has the arm of my glasses come off?

The temple or ‘arm’ of the frame has broken off If the arm of the glasses has come off it might just be a missing screw. If that’s all it is we can fix that very easily for you and at no charge! If it looks like the picture below where the screw is still in place and the metal itself has snapped we would have to order in a new arm to fix it.