Glasses just went pop

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  1. kenco_uk

    kenco_uk I unsuccessfully then tried again

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    I was sitting watching the telly and then my vision suddenly went blurry in one eye. Thinking wtf, I took my glasses off and the frame had sheared, meaning the right-hand lens had dropped out onto the floor. It was really wierd as I kind of didn't notice it at first.

    Luckily, I had bought two pairs of glasses about six years ago (obviously, I'm wearing the second pair now), which seems fair enough.. nothing lasts forever.

    Just a bit, well.. weird. That it should happen just like that. Thank god it didn't happen at work otherwise I'd be stuck as I'm stuck in front of a computer for the most part and I would've had a hard job seeing what was on the screen.

    Anyone else had any weirdness happen to them recently?
     
  2. asfd

    asfd What's a Dremel?

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    DId your glass have a plastic frame? My glasses retailer told me these things aren't good for much more than 2 years because the plastic tends to dry up and have odd behavior...
     
  3. micb

    micb Minimodder

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    Woah, have your had you eyes tested in the last six years since you bought your last pair of glasses?

    It is a good idea to get it checked every 2 years as a lot peoples eyes change.
     
  4. John Cena

    John Cena What's a Dremel?

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    My glasses have plastic lenses.

    The first glasses I broke by trying to bend them

    Second pair I scratched one of the lenses installing a computer case.
     
  5. kenco_uk

    kenco_uk I unsuccessfully then tried again

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    I've had my eyes tested since then, aye :)

    The lens is plastic, the frame is metal. The frame is designer, 'Gant'.

    In a bout of haste and stupidity, I tried superglueing the frame back together, only for the tube of superglue to spray absolutely bloody everywhere, including a few drops on the lens that popped out :duh: . Any idea on what could get it off? I think the only coating on the lens is a scratch-resistant one, they're not tinted.

    :sigh:
     
  6. k3nn

    k3nn What's a Dremel?

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    I think superglue is water soluable, at least ive heard it is, most likely im talking crap, worth a shot though imo.
     
  7. Smilodon

    Smilodon The Antagonist

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    ice cold water works great for removing superglue from fingers... not quite sure if it works on glass though...
     
  8. pranks7er

    pranks7er mange tout

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    mine are breaking to they are really fine and one of the nose bars have broken so only 1 holding together have to get em fixed lol
     
  9. ou7blaze

    ou7blaze sensational.

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    Glasses ? :baby: ....
     

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