Marina del Rey Optometrist
Eyeglass Repair
Bent frames, loose hinges, missing screws, and lenses that keep popping out. Walk in and we will take a look, usually while you wait.
Repairs
Bring Them In
Most eyeglass problems are small, mechanical, and fixable at the bench in a few minutes. A screw has worked loose, a hinge has gone soft, a nose pad has hardened, or the frame has been sat on and no longer sits level. None of that needs an appointment, and you do not need to have bought the glasses here.
We look at the frame first and tell you what is actually wrong before touching it. Some repairs are quick and free, some need a replacement part ordered, and a few are not worth doing on a frame that has reached the end of its life. You will get a straight answer either way, including when the honest answer is that a repair will not hold.
If the frame can be saved, we save it. If it cannot, we will say so and talk through the options, including reusing your existing lenses in a new frame where that is possible. Either way you leave knowing where you stand, and adjustments to glasses bought here remain part of the service for as long as you wear them.
What We Do
Common Repairs
Screws and hinges
A missing screw or a hinge that has lost its grip is the most common repair we see, and usually the quickest. We replace the screw, tighten and align the hinge, and check the other side while the glasses are in hand so the same thing does not happen next week.
Bent frames
Frames that have been slept on, sat on, or dropped often twist out of alignment rather than break. We straighten the front and the temples and re-level the fit on your face, which is what actually determines whether the lenses sit where they should.
Fit adjustments
Glasses that slide down, pinch behind the ears, or sit crooked can normally be adjusted rather than replaced. Nose pads, pad arms, and temple curves all get set to your face, and there is no charge for adjusting a pair you bought here.
Replacement parts
Nose pads, temple tips, and screws are kept in stock for most common frames. For manufacturer-specific parts we order them in and call you when they arrive, and we will tell you up front how long that is likely to take before you commit.
Cleaning and lens checks
While the glasses are with us we clean them properly, check the lenses for loose mounting and rim tension, and look at how worn the coatings are. Scratches cannot be polished out, but knowing where they are helps you decide whether new lenses are worth it.
New lenses, old frame
If your prescription changed but you like the frame, we can often reuse it, provided the material and hinges will survive glazing. We inspect it first and tell you honestly if we think it will crack, rather than risking a frame you are attached to.
Who It's For
Bring Them In If
Small problems are worth fixing early, before a loose hinge becomes a broken one. If any of the following sounds like your glasses, walk in and we will take a look at the bench.
- A screw has fallen out
- One arm is loose or wobbly
- The frame sits crooked on your face
- A lens keeps popping out
- The nose pads are worn or missing
- They slide down when you look down
- The temple tips are cracked
- You want your old frame reglazed
What To Expect
How A Repair Works
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Walk in
No appointment is needed and you do not need to have bought the glasses here. Bring the frame and any pieces that came off, even small ones, and try not to attempt a fix at home first — glue and household pliers usually make a repairable frame harder to repair properly.
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We look at the frame
An optician inspects the frame at the bench: the hinges, the screws, the rims and lens tension, the pads, and any existing stress marks in the material. This is where we find out whether the visible problem is the whole problem or a symptom of something further along.
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You get a straight answer
We tell you what is wrong, whether we can fix it, how long it will take, and what it will cost, before starting. If the honest answer is that a repair will not hold, or the frame has reached the end of its life, we say so rather than taking your money for a temporary patch.
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The repair
Most repairs happen at the bench while you wait — a matter of minutes for screws, pads, tips, and alignment. If a part has to be ordered, we tell you the realistic timeline, take your number, and call you as soon as it arrives rather than leaving you to check back.
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Refit and check
Before you leave we put the glasses back on your face and adjust the fit, because a mechanically correct repair still needs to sit level to be any use. We also point out anything worth keeping an eye on, so you know what is likely to need attention next.
Repairs and adjustments are walk-in. Bring your glasses by during office hours and we will take a look.
Our Approach
How We Do It
Diagnose before repairing
A loose arm is sometimes just a screw, and sometimes a hinge that has begun to separate from the frame front. Those need different work, and treating the second like the first is why a repair comes undone a fortnight later. So we look at the whole frame before touching it: hinge condition, stress marks in the material, rim tension around the lenses, and how the pads and tips have worn. That inspection costs a couple of minutes and decides whether the fix is worth doing at all.
Fixed properly, fitted properly
A repair is not finished when the frame is mechanically sound; it is finished when the glasses sit correctly on your face again. So every repair ends with a refit — leveling the front, setting the temple curves, adjusting the pads — because that is what puts the lenses back in front of your pupils. We clean the glasses, hand them back, and tell you what to watch for. Adjustments to a pair bought here stay free for as long as you wear them, no appointment needed.
Insurance
Plans We Accept
We accept VSP, EyeMed, Heritage, Blue Shield, and Medicare for eligible eyewear services. We check available benefits or warranty coverage before any cost is incurred and tell you the out-of-pocket total up front. Out-of-network patients receive itemized paperwork for reimbursement.
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Accepted plan
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If your frame or lenses are still under a manufacturer warranty, we will check that first and handle the claim paperwork for you where it applies. Anything with a cost is quoted before we start, including ordered parts and reglazing. Questions about a repair or a statement? Call (310) 305-2950 and ask for the front desk.
Meet Our
Doctors
Dr. Shahrokh Dayyani
O.D.
Comprehensive eye care with a focus on ocular disease management and specialty contact lens fittings.
Dr. Kayla Ueda
O.D.
Comprehensive exams for all ages, dry eye treatment, and pediatric myopia management.
Dr. Sarah Maasarani
O.D.
Board-certified optometrist with residency training in ocular disease and a focus on preventive, patient-centered care.
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Visit Us
Marina del Rey
4718 3/4 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Office Hours
| Monday | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
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| Tuesday | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 6:00pm |
| Sunday | 11:00am – 4:00pm |
FAQ
Common Questions
Glasses Not Sitting Right?
Walk in during office hours and we will take a look at the bench. Most repairs are done while you wait.