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Help finding a replacement part for a pair of glasses

Apr 28, 2012 6:14 PM

I've got an old pair of sunglasses that has fallen into a bit of disrepair. Most of it i can fix by hand, either by bending it back into shape or tightening a screw.

But the glasses are missing a part. I have no idea what it's called, but it's the little pad that sits on your nose, as well as the small metal...stick, I guess? that holds it there. I have an eyeglass repair kit that has an extra pad, but the base (better word!) is missing so there's nothing to actually attach the pad to.

Where can I find a replacement?

thedogma thedogma

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I've just started browsing around myself to see, but you are talking about an "eyeglasses pad arm" right? The little metal piece that holds the pad.

I almost think it would be best to get a cheapo dollar store pair of glasses and remove the arms from those, though I don't know the difficulty involved.

tiamat114 tiamat114
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@tiamat114: That would be the item!

That's a pretty good idea, so long as it fits. But I could tell by looking at it. Thanks!

thedogma thedogma
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You could also go to a store that sells eye glasses (like one of those one hour places) or even most optometrists who sell eye glasses. All of those stores should be able to do adjustments and that includes replacing those little pads. Not sure what those places would charge (might be free, might be something crazy like $20).

gt0163c gt0163c
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My optometrist does this for free (pad replacement and adjustments). Check yours out and see what they say.

I think the pads are just called "nosepads".

curtisuxor curtisuxor
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It sounds like the OP is looking for the piece that holds the nosepad, not the nosepad itself. Unless they are prescription sunglasses I would just buy a similar pair somewhere else.

jsimsace jsimsace
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@jsimsace: Probably should, but I'm stubborn. It's an old pair of glasses that I've had for a really long time and still like, despite them being in somewhat poor condition. But yeah, that's the part.

thedogma thedogma
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Those are in those little eyeglass repair kits you see as impulse items at most pharmacies and discount stores. Your closest chain pharmacy i.e. CVS, Walgreens or Wal~Mart should have them for around $5.00. The little kit includes a baby screwdriver, nose pads, tiny screws.

geri9254 geri9254
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these are nose pads.

yljl7133 yljl7133

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