New lenses in your own frames

Usually, yes. Bring the frame in and we will check it is sound and suitable for the lenses you need, and tell you straight away. It does not matter where you bought it.

Yes. Reglazing, relensing, re-lensing and “new lenses in my old frames” all mean the same job: your frame stays, the lenses are replaced. Opticians tend to say reglaze; customers often say relens. Either word gets you the same service here.

Single vision lenses from stock can often be fitted in as little as an hour, subject to lens availability, and usually the same day. Varifocals usually take around 48 hours, depending on the lens design.

You pay for the lenses and fitting, not a new frame, so it usually costs less than a new pair with the same lenses. We give you a complete quote before you decide.

Not if you have a prescription less than two years old from any practice and your sight has not changed. If your last eye test was with us, we already have it. If you are not sure, book an eye test and go straight on to the new lenses.

Often, yes, as long as the frame is deep enough for a varifocal and sound. We measure you on the Essilor Visioffice X in that frame, the same as for a new pair. See varifocal reglazing.

Yes. Reglazing is a good time to add Transitions light-reactive lenses, a driving anti-reflective coating, or thinner lenses for a strong prescription.

For most jobs, yes, while the new lenses are fitted. If you only have one pair, tell us and we will plan the timing with you.