Visit Our Columbus Shop — Plus Mail-In From Anywhere in Ohio
Columbus is home to our full-service repair shop, so you don't have to ship your glasses anywhere to get expert help. Stop in and most repairs are finished in about an hour while you run other errands, or drop them off and swing back later. If you're not near Columbus — Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, and beyond — mail-in repair is free both ways and ships back the same business day it arrives.
Every pair that comes through our doors is handled by the same laser-welding technicians, whether you're standing at the counter or your glasses arrived in a shipping box. Most Columbus walk-ins are done in under an hour; mail-in orders ship back the same business day they arrive.
- Walk-In Same-Hour Service — most repairs are finished in about an hour while you run errands or grab lunch
- Free Mail-In Shipping — from anywhere in Ohio, ship your frames in and get free shipping both ways
- One Price, Told Upfront — no vague estimates or hidden add-ons. You approve one clear, guaranteed price before we start any work
- A Person to Talk To — a real person is handling your frames, not a chatbot running through a script
What We Fix for Eyewear Owners in Ohio
Between humid summers, freezing winters, and the everyday wear of city life, eyeglass frames across Ohio take a real beating. Here is what we repair most often for our clients on both everyday prescription glasses and designer sunglasses:
- Frame hinge repair — Realigning and fusing loose, broken, or sheared spring mechanisms with microscopic precision tooling
- Glasses temple repair — Fixing snapped, bent, or completely detached arms on metal, plastic, and rimless frames
- Frame welding repair — Using gas-shielded micro-laser welding to permanently bond metal, wire, and specialty alloy frames that standard opticians across the area can't perform in-shop
- Frame straightening — Correcting bent or warped frames caused by drops, pressure, or being sat on, restoring proper alignment and fit
- Frame bridge repair — Fusing the most frequent break point cleanly right over the nose on plastic, metal, and wire-rimmed frames, delivering the precise frame bridge repair Ohio wearers need most
- Nose pad replacement — Swapping worn, cracked, or missing nose pads to restore comfort and prevent frames from slipping
- Frame screw replacement — Replacing stripped or missing micro-screws to keep hinges and temples securely fastened
- Frame re-soldering — Restoring broken metal joints and connection points with precision soldering for a durable, lasting bond
- Temple tip replacement — Swapping cracked or worn temple tips to eliminate pinching and restore a comfortable, secure fit
- End piece replacement — Replacing damaged end pieces where the temple connects to the front frame for a stable, lasting repair
- Rimless frame drilling — Precision re-drilling of rimless frame mounting points to keep lenses secure without compromising the frame's structure
- Cracked frame repair — Reinforcing and sealing hairline cracks in plastic and acetate frames before they spread into full breaks
- Broken acetate frame repair — Rebuilding snapped or shattered acetate frames with seamless bonding that restores original strength and finish
- Frame fitting and adjustment — Fine-tuning temple angle, nose pad position, and overall fit for all-day comfort
- Alignment correction — Straightening crooked or twisted frames so they sit level and balanced on the face
- Full lens replacement — See below for details on sunglass and prescription lens replacement in Ohio
- Cleaning & reconditioning — See below for details on our standalone and add-on cleaning and reconditioning service
Don't see your exact issue on this list? Send a photo anyway — our technicians routinely repair damage that retail optical counters call a lost cause.
Lens Replacement in Ohio
We won't buff a scratch out of your lens — that distorts the optics — but we will put a new one in. Lens replacement runs alongside every frame repair we do for our Ohio clients:
- Sunglass lens replacement — including tinted and polarized options
- Prescription lens replacement — available at select locations
- Replacement for scratched, cracked, or clouded lenses
- High-quality replacement lenses cut to match your frame's original fit and appearance
Lens replacement is quoted alongside your frame repair, so you get one firm price covering both instead of two separate bills.
Cleaning & Reconditioning in Ohio
Beyond structural repair, we also offer full cleaning and reconditioning, available on its own or bundled with any frame repair:
- Deep ultrasonic cleaning — clearing built-up oil, dust, and grime from hinges and hard-to-reach spots
- Sanitizing — a thorough clean of the frame and nose pads
- Tightening & minor hardware care — snugging loose screws and hinges while your frames are on the bench
- Restoring shine — polishing away dullness and light surface buildup for a like-new look
Cleaning and reconditioning is priced separately, whether you send it in on its own or add it to a repair — you'll always get a firm price upfront.
What an Eyewear Repair Costs for Ohio Residents
Luxury & Designer Brands
$55–$120
Whatever number you're quoted online is the number you pay — no hidden add-ons later. We look over your photos, land on a fair price, and get started only once you give the go-ahead.
What We Don't Handle for Our Clients in Ohio
To set clear expectations before you visit our shop or print out your free shipping label:
- Scratch buffing — buffing out scratches distorts the prescription lens surface. Scratched lenses must be completely replaced elsewhere.
- Frames that have gone brittle — plastic and metal frames repeatedly bent back into shape after heavy daily wear can reach a point where the material has fatigued past what welding or straightening can fix.
- Melted or warped frames — older plastic frames that have dried out or turned chalky from years of sun exposure cannot safely hold a weld.
Brands We Repair for Customers in Ohio
Bring us just about any brand and our technicians can likely fix it: Ray-Ban, Oakley, Maui Jim, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Prada, Gucci, Versace, Silhouette, Tom Ford, Chanel, Bvlgari, Cazal, Serengeti, Safilo, and most other luxury, everyday, or vintage eyewear styles.
Don't see your specific designer above? Reach out anyway — we work on nearly every brand on the market.