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How to remove the lenses from the frame?
When you want to get your old glasses frame replaced, you need to pop out the lenses and put them into the new frame. Or you want to wear the glasses without lens for fashion. Please note that the lenses cannot be removed yourself if you have a semi-rimless frame.
Use an eyeglasses screwdriver and follow the steps below, you can easily remove the lenses. Don't forget to wash your hands with a cleaning solution first.
For Plastic Frame
Step 1: Double-check if there are any small screws on the back of the lenses and the frame sides holding the lenses in place. The lens screws are not the same as the ones that hold the arms on. Not all plastic frames have screws.
Step 2: Remove the lens screws, if present, using the eyeglass screwdriver to turn the screws counterclockwise. It may take a bit of effort, especially if this is your first time to remove the screws. Set the screws aside in a safe place.
Step 3: If your room temperature is very low, you may need to warm your glasses frame up a little bit first. Run the front of your glasses frame under warm water (90-100℉/30-37℃). Do not use hot water because overheating will get your lens and frame damaged.
Step 4: Dry your glasses with Zinff microfiber cloth and wrap the lens with it when removing the lenses. Let's start popping out the lenses one by one!
Grasp the left side of the frame in your left hand with the lenses facing downward. Put your left thumb against the right side of the bridge (in case you break the frame from the bridge).
Hold the right side of the frame in your right hand with your right thumb against the top center of the back of the lenses. Push firmly to pop the right lens out with your right thumb. Do not force the lens out.
After removing the right lens, put your hands and thumbs in the opposite positions to remove the left lens.
For Metal Frame
Step 1: Locate the small screws holding the lenses. The location of the screws depends on the style of your frame. First, check on the inside of your frame to see if there are two screws on the nose bridge. If not, look on the sides of your frames underneath the arm hinges for the screw. If you still can't find screws there, check along the bottom rim around your lenses to see if the screws are hidden there.
Step 2: Remove the lens screws, if present, using the eyeglass screwdriver to turn the screws counterclockwise. This may take a bit of effort, especially if this is the first time the screws have been removed. Set the screws aside in a safe place.
Step 3: Wrap the lenses with Zinff microfiber cloth, so you don't get fingerprints on them. Remove the lenses one by one.
Grasp the left side of the frame in your left hand with the lenses facing downward. Put your left thumb against the right side of the bridge (in case you break the frame from the bridge).
Hold the right side of the frame in your right hand with your right thumb in the top center of the back of the lenses. Push firmly to pop the right lens out with your right thumb. Do not force the lens out.
After removing the right lens, put your hands and thumbs in the opposite positions to remove the left lens.