A broken hinge does not always mean replacing your glasses. Learn which hinge faults can be professionally repaired and how to request an assessment.

An arm coming off your glasses can interrupt your day in seconds. The good news is that a detached arm does not always mean the frames are beyond repair: sometimes the problem is a missing screw rather than a broken component. The right next step depends on whether the screw, hinge or arm itself has failed. Before reaching for glue or trying to force the pieces together, gather the loose parts and take a closer look without bending anything. A careful assessment can help you