Question 1

How do I get started with a repair?

Accepted Answer

Submit an assessment via our Get Assessment page or send us photos via WhatsApp. Include clear photos of the damage from multiple angles and a brief description of the issue. We'll review your submission and respond with a quote — no obligation to proceed.

Question 2

What happens after I submit an assessment request?

Accepted Answer

Once we receive your photos and description, our team will review the damage and determine what repair options are available. We'll get back to you with a fixed-price quote. If you decide to proceed, we'll send you packing instructions and a postal address. If you don't wish to go ahead, there's nothing further required.

Question 3

Do I need to send my glasses before receiving a quote?

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No. We assess your frames from the photos you submit and provide a quote before you send anything. You only post your frames once you've received a quote and decided to proceed.

Question 4

Can all glasses be repaired?

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Not every pair of glasses can be repaired, and we will always tell you honestly if we believe a repair is not viable or if the result would not meet our standard. The repairability of a frame depends on the type of damage, the material, the construction, and the availability of compatible components. Submitting an assessment is the best way to find out.

Question 5

Do you repair titanium frames?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Titanium frames are well-suited to our OptiFix Laser Weld service, which uses micro-precision laser welding to repair breaks, fractures, and structural damage at the join point. Titanium responds well to laser welding and is one of the more reliable materials to repair.

Question 6

Do you repair acetate frames?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Acetate is one of the most common materials we work with. Depending on the type and location of the damage, acetate repairs may be handled through our OptiFix Fusion bonding service or our OptiFix Restore surface restoration service. Submit photos and we'll advise which approach is appropriate.

Question 7

Can you repair designer or luxury frames?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We work on premium and designer eyewear across a wide range of brands. If you have high-value frames, please mention this in your assessment submission — we treat all repairs with care, and particularly so with luxury or sentimental frames.

Question 8

What is OptiFix Laser Weld?

Accepted Answer

Laser welding uses a precision laser beam to fuse metal frame components at the microscopic level, creating a strong repair joint. It is well-suited to broken hinges, snapped bridges, and fractured temples on titanium and stainless steel frames.

Question 9

What is OptiFix Fusion?

Accepted Answer

OptiFix Fusion is our specialist bonding service for acetate, horn, and composite frames. Using specialist adhesives and techniques developed for optical-grade materials, we reconstruct broken or cracked frames where structural bonding is the appropriate repair method.

Question 10

How is the repair price determined?

Accepted Answer

Pricing is based on the type of repair required, the frame material, and the complexity of the damage assessed from your photos. We provide a fixed-price quote before any work begins, so there are no surprises. You only pay if you choose to proceed.

Question 11

What happens if I decide not to proceed?

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No problem at all. If you receive a quote and decide not to go ahead, there is no charge and no obligation. Simply let us know, or just don't respond — there's no pressure to proceed.

Question 12

Do you offer a warranty on repairs?

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Eligible repairs are covered by a 3-month workmanship warranty. If a repair fails due to a defect in our workmanship during the warranty period, we will assess and rework the repair at no additional charge. The warranty does not cover new damage, accidental impact, misuse, normal wear and tear, or failures occurring outside the repaired area. Full warranty details will be provided with your repair documentation.

Question 13

Do you offer free return shipping?

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Yes. Return shipping is included in the cost of every completed repair. Your frames will be returned to you via tracked post anywhere in Australia at no extra charge.

Question 14

Do you service all states and territories?

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Yes. Based in Brisbane, we operate as an Australia-wide postal repair service. We accept frames from all states and territories including NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, and NT.

Question 15

What if my frames are lost in transit?

Accepted Answer

We strongly recommend using registered or tracked post when sending your frames to us. This gives you coverage through Australia Post if anything goes wrong in transit. Once your frames are with us, they are handled with care throughout the repair process.

Question 16

What is the OptiFix Care Package?

Accepted Answer

Every completed repair includes our complimentary OptiFix Care Package — a professional post-repair service designed to help ensure your frames are clean, comfortable, and ready to wear. The Care Package may include ultrasonic cleaning, frame alignment, minor adjustments, screw tightening, and a general inspection, where applicable. Included at no additional cost with every completed repair.

Question 17

Can you repair glasses and sunglasses frames?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we repair both prescription glasses and sunglasses frames across all the materials listed above, from acetate and titanium to buffalo horn and composite.

Question 18

Do I need to visit a store in person?

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No. OptifixLab operates a mail-in repair service, Australia-wide. You send your frame to us, we assess and repair it, and post it back — no walk-in visit needed.

Question 19

How much does frame repair cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing depends on the type of damage and material. Our services start from $69 AUD for surface restoration, up to $89 AUD for precision laser welding. A free photo assessment gives you an exact quote before you send anything in.

Question 20

Can broken titanium or metal frames be repaired

Accepted Answer

Yes — broken bridges, snapped hinges, and structural fractures on titanium, stainless steel, and other metal frames are repaired using precision laser welding, which fuses the metal at the join without filler material.

Question 21

Do you repair frames from Brisbane and across Australia?

Accepted Answer

We're based in Brisbane and repair frames for customers across Australia through our mail-in service.

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