The carpet ate your screw — now what
Tiny eyeglass screws vanish into flooring on contact. Before you panic-buy a new pair of glasses, know this: the replacement is almost certainly in your kit already.
Step 1: Identify the screw's job
- Hinge screw — connects temple to front frame (largest, most common)
- Nose-pad screw — holds pads on metal frames (smallest)
- Rim screw — on semi-rimless nylon-wire frames
Step 2: Pick the right size
Match length and head style from your assortment. Too long and it pokes the lens; too short and it won't hold. When unsure, start one size smaller — you can always swap up.
💡 Two habits that stop the next loss
Work over a white cloth, and use a driver with a precision tip. The tip holds the screw steady so it can't bounce away. After the fix, snap the case shut so spares stay put.
Step 3: Install without dropping it
- Place the screw in the hole with tweezers — don't finger it.
- Seat the driver tip into the head before applying pressure.
- Turn clockwise to snug; one extra quarter-turn max.
⚠️ Wrong size strips the thread
Forcing a too-large screw into a small hole strips the frame's thread permanently. If it won't seat with light pressure, you have the wrong size — switch, don't push.
No spares on hand?
A toothpick tip dipped in a dab of super glue can hold a hinge temporarily (remove before it sets if you want it removable). Then order a proper kit so the next loss isn't a crisis.
Get the right tools
Our kit carries 100+ stainless screws in multiple sizes, plus a precision-tip driver that keeps them from escaping.
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