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General Cost and Warranties of Repairs for Patients
In general, cost and warranty is reflected on the technology available to the facility performing or offering the service of repairing or modifying eyeglasses and sunglasses. Even though there are some common repairs, every repair is unique to its given element, which includes the material, engineering and cause. Below are some expected costs and warranties to expect as a patient when provided with a seamless repair and modification. Please note that some repairs and modifications may vary in cost considering the technology, quality of repair and customer service, which may include personally fitting and adjusting the eyeglasses and/or sunglasses after the repair or modification process. Professional fitting and adjusting as a process, with proper tools and equipment is highly recommended to prevent further damage to any eyeglass or sunglass frame.
Prices below reflect a base price and warranties that patients can expect. Pricing may vary considering parts, degree of difficulty and technology used on repairs and modifications. Please visit our Eyewear Repairs and Modifications links for details and a better understanding of the process. The pricelist below is strictly a reference and does not bind any "Service Center" to this pricing. Contact us if you are a lab, private practice or a retail optical to set up an account and receive special pricing.
Type
Description
Pricing
Basic Welds:
One basic weld on common metals (stainless steal and brass). 1 year warranty usually applied.
$30 to $45
Titanium and Exotic Metal Weld:
One basic weld on exotic metals. Parts may be additional. 1 year warranty usually applied.
$45 to $60
Additional Welds:
Additional welds on the same frame can be expected to be 50% of the cost of first weld 1 year warranty usually applied.
$15 to $25
Broken Screw:
Drilling and re-threading eyewire barrel and new screw is applied.
$20 to $35
Metal Rivets:
Metal Rivets applied to rivet hinges. Parts may be additional. 1 year warranty usually applied.
$20 to $40
Plastic Rivers:
Plastic rivets or bushings used on Silhouette and Airlock style rimless frames. Pricing reflects per each
$10 to $15
Fusing (Plastic Frames):
Fusing of plastic frames. Parts may be additional. 1 year warranty usually applied.
$30 to $40
Cable Temples:
Flexible Nylon Cable Temple tips applied. 1 year warranty usually applied.
$35 to $45
Eye Crutches:
Also referred to as Ptosis Crutches. Applied to metal or some plastic frames. pricing reflects per pair. 1 year warranty usually applied.
$65 to $95
Nose Pad Arm Inserts:
Nose pad arms applied to plastic (zylo) frames. 1 year warranty usually applied.
$35 to $55
Stripping of Lens Coatings:
The removal of Anti-Reflective and some mirror Coatings
$25 to $35
Applied Lens Coating:
Basic Anti-Reflective Coatings. 1 year warranty usually applied.
$60 to $90