Eyeglasses Repair Course

Lesson 1 • Chemical Handling and Storage

Addresses safe use of adhesives, solvents, and cleaning agents common in optical repair. Students learn labeling, storage, and spill response procedures.

Lesson 2 • Professional Conduct and Documentation

Defines ethical responsibilities, customer communication, and repair record-keeping. Documentation protects both the technician and the customer.

Lesson 3 • Personal Protective Equipment

Covers eye protection, gloves, and respiratory precautions for chemical and mechanical hazards. Correct PPE selection is matched to each repair task.

Lesson 1 • Frame Component Identification

Covers every named part of a full-rim, semi-rim, and rimless frame. Establishes the shared vocabulary used throughout all repair procedures.

Lesson 2 • Tools and Workstation Setup

Introduces the essential hand tools, optical equipment, and bench layout for safe repair work. Proper setup prevents damage and improves efficiency.

Lesson 3 • Common Frame Materials Overview

Introduces metals, plastics, and specialty materials used in modern frames. Material knowledge drives correct tool and adhesive selection in later chapters.

Lesson 1 • Hinge Replacement on Metal Frames

Addresses full hinge replacement when the barrel is beyond repair. Students solder or rivet replacement hinges onto metal fronts and temples.

Lesson 2 • Removing Stripped and Broken Screws

Teaches extraction techniques for damaged screws without enlarging the barrel. Students practice on scrap frames before working on customer eyewear.

Lesson 3 • Screw Retention and Thread Locking

Explains methods to prevent screws from loosening after repair. Students apply thread-locking compounds and alternative retention techniques correctly.

Lesson 4 • Screw Types and Sizing

Identifies the full range of optical screws by head type, thread pitch, and length. Correct screw matching prevents stripping and ensures lasting repairs.

Lesson 1 • Nose Pad Types and Materials

Surveys silicone, acetate, and push-in pad styles used across frame categories. Material and style knowledge guides correct replacement selection.

Lesson 2 • Pad Arm Adjustment Techniques

Teaches bending and reshaping metal pad arms to achieve correct nose bridge fit. Students use pad arm pliers to make precise, controlled adjustments.

Lesson 3 • Screw-In Pad Replacement

Covers removal of worn pads and installation of correctly sized replacements. Students match pad size and curvature to the customer's nose bridge.

Lesson 1 • Temple Adjustment Fundamentals

Introduces the four-point touch fitting model and its relationship to temple angle. Students adjust temple spread, splay, and pantoscopic tilt systematically.

Lesson 2 • Plastic Temple Reshaping

Teaches heat application to soften and reshape acetate and zyl temples. Students control temperature to reshape without scorching or warping the material.

Lesson 3 • End Piece Repair and Replacement

Covers reattaching loose end pieces and replacing broken ones on metal and plastic fronts. Students solder, rivet, or bond end pieces to restore structural integrity.

Lesson 4 • Straightening Bent Metal Temples

Covers controlled bending techniques to restore straight and angled metal temples. Students use temple-bending pliers and avoid stress fractures during correction.

Lesson 1 • Replacing Scratched or Broken Lenses

Covers lens tracing, ordering, and fitting replacement lenses into existing frames. Students verify prescription accuracy and coating compatibility before installation.

Lesson 2 • Lens Removal from Full-Rim Frames

Teaches heat and pressure techniques to pop lenses from plastic and metal full-rim frames. Students sequence steps to avoid lens and frame damage.

Lesson 3 • Rimless Frame Lens Handling

Addresses drill-mount and compression-mount lens removal and reinstallation. Students protect the drill hole and mounting hardware during every step.

Lesson 4 • Lens Insertion and Seating

Teaches correct lens orientation and seating pressure for all frame types. Proper insertion prevents optical axis misalignment and premature lens pop-out.

Lesson 1 • Repairing Broken Frame Fronts

Addresses full front fractures at the lens rim and reinforcement strategies. Students apply internal wire reinforcement when solder alone is insufficient.

Lesson 2 • Soldering Equipment and Setup

Introduces soldering irons, torches, flux, and solder alloys used in optical repair. Correct equipment selection is matched to frame metal type and joint size.

Lesson 3 • Finishing and Polishing Solder Joints

Teaches filing, sanding, and polishing repaired joints to match the original frame finish. Students restore cosmetic appearance without weakening the joint.

Lesson 4 • Repairing Broken Bridges

Covers bridge fracture assessment and step-by-step soldering repair on metal fronts. Students align bridge halves precisely before and during solder flow.

Lesson 1 • Optical Alignment Verification

Teaches use of a lensometer and frame ruler to confirm optical centers and axis alignment. Misalignment detected here is corrected before the customer receives the frame.

Lesson 2 • Repair Documentation and Warranty

Addresses completing repair records, communicating limitations, and setting warranty expectations. Accurate documentation protects the technician and builds customer trust.

Lesson 3 • Final Frame Fitting on the Customer

Applies the four-point touch model to adjust the repaired frame on the customer's face. Students make micro-adjustments to achieve comfort and correct optical positioning.

Lesson 4 • Cosmetic Finishing and Cleaning

Covers final polishing, ultrasonic cleaning, and presentation of the repaired frame. A clean, polished frame signals professional quality to the customer.