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Should I reglaze my spectacle frames?

 

If your prescription has changed or your lenses are scratched, you may be wondering whether to upgrade your lenses in your current frames (reglazing) or invest in a completely new pair of glasses.

At Jacksons Styling Opticians, we help clients every week make this exact decision. Some people are very attached to a favourite frame, while others discover that reglazing isn’t always the most sensible or cost-effective option once we assess the frame condition.

This guide will help you understand when reglazing is a smart choice, when it carries risk, and how to make the best decision for your vision, comfort and long-term value.

What Is Reglazing?

Reglazing (also known as relensing) means fitting new lenses into your existing spectacle frame.

It may be suitable if:

  • Your prescription has changed
  • Your lenses are scratched, damaged or worn
  • You want to upgrade to premium lens technology
  • You love your current frame and want to keep it

Reglazing allows you to retain a frame you already enjoy while improving vision clarity, comfort and performance with new lenses.

✅ When Reglazing Can Be a Good Option

Here are four situations where reglazing can make sense:

1. Your prescription has changed

If your vision needs have shifted but your current frame still fits well and suits you, reglazing can be a cost-effective refresh.

2. Your lenses are scratched or damaged

Scratches reduce clarity and cause visual strain. Reglazing restores sharp, comfortable vision without changing your frame.

3. You want to upgrade your lenses

Perfect if you’d like thinner lenses, blue control, transitions lenses, or to switch from single vision to varifocals (or vice versa), while retaining your frame.

4. You want to control costs

Reglazing can be more affordable than purchasing a new frame and lenses, especially if you already own a high-quality frame.

⚠️ When Reglazing Might Not Be the Best Idea

Reglazing isn’t suitable in every situation. Consider the following before going ahead:

1. Frame condition and age

Frames don’t last forever. Acetate dries and becomes brittle over time; metal weakens through fatigue. Older, well-worn, or previously repaired frames may crack or snap during reglazing, and replacement parts may no longer be available. Metal frames tend to reglaze better than acetate frames, as the lens is released by loosening a screw on the eyeshape rim. In contrast, with an acetate frame, the lenses must be forced out and then back into the frame to replace them.

2. No spare pair

Reglazing typically takes between 2 and 3 weeks, during which you’ll be without your glasses. If you rely on them for driving, work or daily life and don’t have a backup pair, it may be wiser to keep your current pair intact and invest in a second pair.

3. Warranty & risk

Frame warranties generally do not cover damage caused during reglazing, especially if the frame is older, purchased elsewhere, or discontinued. There is always a small but real risk when lenses are removed and replaced.

4. Style, fit and comfort

Even if your frame can be reglazed, ask yourself:

  • Does it still suit your face shape?
  • Is the fit still good?
  • Does it reflect your current style?
    A new prescription is often a great opportunity to refine your look and explore frames that enhance your features and personality.

How the Reglazing Process Works at Jacksons

We keep it simple and transparent:

  1. Frame Assessment
    Bring your glasses in and we’ll check the frame’s structural integrity to ensure it’s suitable for reglazing. If you decide to reglaze your frame we will ask you to sign a form to say that the risks of reglazing have been explained to you.
  2. Lens Consultation
    We recommend the most appropriate lens design for your visual needs, prescription and lifestyle, including premium varifocals and specialist coatings.
  3. Lens Fitting
    Your frames go to our specialist glazing lab, where your lenses are custom-cut and fitted with precision.
  4. Collection and Fitting
    When your reglazed lenses arrive back at Jacksons, we complete a final quality check and personalise the fit to ensure maximum comfort and optical accuracy.

Quick Decision Guide

Consider Reglazing if… Consider New Glasses if…
You love your current frame Your frame is worn, damaged or uncomfortable
Frame is in excellent condition You want a new style or improved fit
You want to upgrade lenses only You don’t have a spare pair
You want a cost-effective option You want the security of a new warranty

Still Not Sure?

Choosing whether to reglaze or replace isn’t always straightforward. It depends on:

✔ Frame condition
✔ Prescription requirements
✔ Lens technology
✔ Personal style
✔ Budget and long-term value

If you’d like honest, professional advice, book a complimentary consultation at Jacksons. We’ll assess your frame, explain the options clearly, and help you make a confident decision.

We also offer flexible monthly payment options to help spread the cost of your eyewear comfortably over 3–10 months.

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Jacksons Styling Opticians

43 - 45 Welsh Row
Nantwich
Cheshire
CW5 5EW

Tel: 01270 625 889
Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 12pm
Sunday: Closed
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