Rimless Glasses Repair
AlphaOmega provides specialist expert glasses repair for both rimless and semi-rimless glasses.
Rimless glasses are those where the lenses are mounted directly onto the bridge of the spectacles or are attached to the temples instead of being contained within a frame.
They come in two flavours: three-piece rimless glasses with the lenses mounted on the bridge with separate temple arms, or semi-rimless spectacles with an arch that links both the temples and the bridge.
No matter what type of rimless glasses repair you need, AlphaOmega is confident in carrying out even the most challenging repair quickly, efficiently and professionally.
Common problems in repairing rimless glasses
Rimless glasses are held together by screws, bushings, and compression fittings that connect the lenses directly to the temples and bridge, often through drilled holes.
Fragile Lens Drilling
The lenses have holes drilled into them for mounting. These holes can crack or chip during repair or if over-tightened.
Precision Alignment
Because there is no frame to guide alignment, even slight misalignments can make the glasses sit crooked or feel uncomfortable.
Special Hardware
Rimless glasses often use proprietary or hard-to-find mounting systems (nylon bushings, specific screws). Finding exact replacements is frequently tricky.
Lens Damage Risk
Any mistake, for example, overtightening screws, can irreparably damage the lens, especially if the lens is made of polycarbonate or high-index plastic.
Intensive Repairs
Replacing missing screws or bushings is fiddly and time-consuming, especially if the parts are non-standard or the lens holes are worn out.
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We repair rimless glasses
Rimless spectacles can present particular problems when it comes to eyeglass repairs. The lenses are usually held in place by special drill-mounted screws, although some use hollow rivets or 'bushings' that slot into holes in the lenses.
Bushings help to achieve a cleaner, rimless look compared to screws, but they tend to be more fragile and often require specialist work if they come loose or break.
Like rimless glasses, some brands use unique wire systems or mounting hardware, making generic repairs difficult. Re-threading the wire or reseating the lens often requires specific tools and steady hands. If the lens is not correctly seated in the groove or the groove is worn, it may pop out easily or not stay securely in place.
Modern-day rimless glasses come in a wide variety of materials, shapes, colours and sizes, with many options, such as screwless hinges and compression welds. Excessive bending or pressure during repair can warp the frame, misalign lenses, or weaken the nylon wire's tension.
The popularity of rimless glasses has waxed and waned over the years, but their success grew markedly with the introduction of lightweight acetates and modern metals like titanium.
Innovative materials technology has led to remarkable advances, including the replacement of traditional hinges with rotating endpieces and the use of flat, very thin titanium temples to enhance strength and flexibility.
Stainless steel is another popular material for manufacturing rimless glasses. It is robust, lightweight and durable, and, like titanium, stays stable even when very thin, making it ideal for modern minimalist styles. Minimalist is the crucial word for designer rimless glasses.
Many designer manufacturers add an anti-reflective coating to the lenses, making the eyewear virtually disappear. Others add a light tint to the lenses or lens edges to give them a sleek and chic appearance, while gradient tints can make the glasses look even more eye-catching.
Some say rimless glasses now represent the cutting edge of style in the modern age, emphasising technological and material innovation. But whichever type or style you own, rimless glasses repair is a speciality of AlphaOmega Frame Repairs, and we are confident we have the skills and equipment required to fix your broken glasses in just a few days.
Due to the high risk of damaging lenses or worsening the fit, it's often best to have rimless or semi-rimless glasses repaired by AlphaOmega, which has the expertise, specialist tools, and the highest quality replacement parts.
I have used this company 3 times, helpful, efficient, and saves me a fortune on new glasses! Just about to send off for another repair, hopefully the service will be up to its usual first class, and another saving made! Brilliant company!
Oakley Keel Rimless: Brilliant service. I sent my rimless glasses, which my local optician claimed couldn't be repaired! I posted them via special delivery on Tuesday and received them back. good as new, on Thursday when I got back in from work. I actually thought they were the spare backup glasses which I ordered three weeks ago and was shocked to open up the package to repaired Oakleys! The glasses are as good as new. I highly recommend AlphaOmega.
The temple/joint of my rimless glasses was broken and I had given up after visiting a couple of high street opticians who could not remedy the frame. I contacted AlphaOmega via email and a few hours later someone responded. I sent off my glasses on a Wednesday afternoon. By Friday (2 days later) AlphaOmega had repaired and returned my frames. Packing was excellent and the customer service outstanding. Most importantly they repaired both temples of my glasses, which I found very helpful. I highly recommend AlphaOmega and wished I knew about them earlier than now. A very big thanks.
Very pleased with the fast and effective repair of (for me) an expensive pair of rimless glasses. They have now been resurrected as my lenses of choice. Still can't believe the same-day repair and prompt return. Excellent service, many thanks, I won't hesitate to recommend.
