ReSpectacle accepts gently used glasses.

What does "gently used" mean?

The basic guideline we use is the question, “Would I be comfortable giving someone these glasses?” We are in the happy position of having enough donations that we can be a little picky. The following issues immediately disqualify glasses from the catalog:

• Missing one or both temples (sometimes called "arms")
• Missing one or both nose pads
• Missing one or both lenses
• Lenses that are loose or readily fall out
• Lenses with major cracks (more than 1/4" or 1/2 cm)
• Lenses difficult to see through due to scratches or peeling coatings
• Hinges that are non-functioning or missing hardware
• Any sharp points
• Deformation beyond simple repair

Used glasses with these issues have sadly reached the end of their useability and should not be sent to ReSpectacle.