How to Remove the Lenses From Glasses

People wear eyeglasses to improve vision and prevent damage to the eye from straining to correct flaws in vision. Generally, a person needs glasses because he is nearsighted (can't see well far away), farsighted (can't see well close up), has astigmatism (a flaw in the shape of the eye that distorts vision) or a combination of these conditions. Small screws in the frame of the eye glasses typically hold the frame together and prevent the lenses from falling out.

• 1

  Locate the screws that hold the rim of the eyepiece together on the end pieces. End pieces are the extensions on the sides of the front piece. End pieces connect the temples to the front piece.

• 2

  Turn the screw to the left using the miniature screwdriver in the eyeglass repair kit. Use care not to strip or lose the screws, or you will not be able to reassemble the glasses without them.

• 3

  Gently slide the lens free of the front piece when the screw is loosened.