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The prescription for my glasses has changed, fro the first time- do people normally get new frames and lenses, or can I just get the old frame reglazed (or whatever the correct term is)? It just seems a lot of money to throw away..
Most frames can be reglazed. I run two pairs of specs, one with the current prescription and spares with the previous prescription. The spares will be reglazed when my prescription changes again. Haven't bought new frames for years.
You can do what you want, new frames if you fancy or a reglaze. As long as your frame is in good condition it should take the new lenses.
I change prescription every 18months so have been replacing lenses only. Cheaper!
(p.s. collection is booked for Monday)
Thanks. Do most shops/chains do this?
thebikechain, I'll mail you about this.
Most Optometrists should do it, my practice does, some national chains charge a larger fee as a disincentive to reglaze an existing frame.
I usually get new frame. Get bored or no longer suit old ones being the usual reasons. My prescription is almost identical at 45 to when I was 19. My kids find it funny when I put on my old round NHS student specs or my late 80s MalcolmX style ones. Top giggles for massive 80s Aviator style ones though.
****ing forum!
recap of my now lost post.. No, just get lenses! Local optician's can do some great deals. Blinkvision in kiddy just did my rimless glasses, and have an order for new sunglass lenses and new sports sunglasses as they were so reasonably priced.
Sorry for the hijack,but does anybody have any good suggestions for an internet optician to do a reglaze? I have a nice pair of oakleys with a broken lens