Put Existing Lenses Into New Frames | Glasses Reframe Service
Keep Your Lenses and Choose New Frames
Love your current prescription lenses but want a fresh new look? Our glasses reframe service allows you to keep your existing lenses and fit them into a new frame, helping you update your glasses without the cost of replacing everything.
At Ilkeston Factory Specs, we regularly help customers transfer prescription lenses into replacement glasses frames using our onsite optical laboratory. Whether your existing frame has broken, become worn out or simply no longer suits your style, we can often fit your lenses into a carefully selected new frame.
✔ Keep your existing prescription lenses
✔ Choose from over 2,500 glasses frames in-store
✔ Standard, designer and specialist frame options available
✔ Save money compared to purchasing completely new glasses
✔ Expert fitting by experienced eyewear specialists
✔ Same-day and while-you-wait services available on many jobs
Since 1991, customers from Ilkeston, Derby, Nottingham and across the East Midlands have trusted us for specialist eyewear services that are often difficult to find through traditional high-street opticians.
👉 Visit our Ilkeston store and choose your new frames today.
Can You Put Existing Lenses Into New Frames?
Yes. If your lenses are in suitable condition, we can carefully remove them from your current frame and fit them into a compatible replacement frame.
Many customers are surprised to learn that prescription lenses can often be reused, allowing them to update the appearance of their glasses while keeping their existing prescription.
Our glasses reframing service is ideal if:
• Your current frame is broken or damaged
• You want a completely new style
• Your prescription has not changed
• You have expensive lenses you would like to keep
• You want to save money compared to buying new glasses
Why Choose Reframing Instead of New Glasses?
Reframing allows you to reuse your existing prescription lenses while replacing the frame. This can be a practical and cost-effective solution when your lenses are still suitable but your frame is damaged, uncomfortable or outdated.
Many customers choose our reframe service when replacing designer frames, sports glasses and specialist eyewear.
How Our Glasses Reframe Service Works
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Bring your current glasses into our store, or order online and post your glasses to us for assessment and reframing.
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Choose a new frame from our extensive collection.
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We assess lens condition and frame compatibility.
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Our onsite laboratory carefully transfers your lenses into the new frame.
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Collect your newly reframed glasses, often the same day.
👉 Quick, simple and cost-effective with our same-day and while-you-wait services.
Are All Lenses Suitable for Reframing?
In most cases, yes. We assess:
• Lens condition and wear
• Frame compatibility
• Prescription suitability
If your existing lenses are not suitable for reuse, we can usually recommend our replacement lenses and glasses reglazing service as an alternative.
Many customers assume their lenses cannot be reused when a frame breaks. In reality, we can often transfer existing prescription lenses into a suitable replacement frame.
👉 Visit us with your glasses and we'll assess your lenses and frame options.
Reframes vs Reglazing – What's the Difference?
Reframing: Keep your lenses and replace the frame.
Reglazing: Keep your frame and replace the lenses.
Both services are carried out using our onsite optical laboratory, allowing us to provide specialist solutions that many opticians cannot offer.
Fast Same-Day Reframe Service
Many reframing jobs can be completed while you wait or on the same day, depending on lens and frame compatibility.
Our onsite optical laboratory allows us to complete many jobs much faster than businesses that rely on external glazing centres.
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• Replacement Lenses in Existing Frames
Reframe Glasses in Ilkeston, Derby, Nottingham and Across the UK
Why Our Onsite Optical Laboratory Makes a Difference
Unlike many opticians that send work away to external glazing centres, our onsite optical laboratory allows us to assess lenses, modify frames and complete many reframing jobs in-house. This often means faster turnaround times, greater flexibility and solutions that are difficult to obtain elsewhere.
Whether you require a replacement glasses frame, lens transfer, glasses reglazing or replacement lenses, our experienced team can often provide a practical solution.
Reframe Glasses FAQs
Can I reuse my lenses in new frames?
Yes. If your lenses are in suitable condition and compatible with the replacement frame, we can often transfer them into a new frame.
Is reframing cheaper than buying new glasses?
Usually yes. Because you are reusing your existing lenses, you only need to purchase a new frame.
Can you replace a broken glasses frame?
Yes. We regularly transfer lenses from broken frames into suitable replacement frames.
Can you put varifocal lenses into a new frame?
In many cases, yes. We assess the size, shape and condition of the lenses before recommending suitable frames.
How long does reframing take?
Many jobs can be completed the same day or while you wait, depending on the lenses and frame selected.
Can you reframe sunglass lenses?
Yes, we often fit sunglasses lenses into our new frames.
Can you transfer lenses into designer frames?
Yes. We regularly transfer prescription lenses into designer and premium frames where lens size and frame compatibility allow.
Can you transfer lenses from broken glasses?
Yes. In many cases we can remove prescription lenses from broken or damaged frames and fit them into a suitable replacement frame. We assess the condition of the lenses and recommend compatible frame options.
Can you reuse varifocal lenses?
In many cases, yes. Existing varifocal lenses can often be fitted into a suitable replacement frame after compatibility checks have been completed.
Customer Reviews on Google
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5 Stars
I had my old glasses reframed. They have been super helpful. The whole process took less than 15 minutes. I am so happy with my new frames.
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5 Stars
The arm my frames snapped
Found this company online
Sent off glasses
They put lenses in new frame
Super fast service
Very happy 😊
Absolutely
Recommend
Just brilliant
Thankyou guys🙏
5***** from me
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5 Stars
Having developed an allergy to my frames and being told by the original optician that I’d need to buy new glasses I was really hoping you’d be able to help me.
The service I received was first class and my original lenses were put into new frames in an hour. I’ll definitely be back when I’ve had my next eye test for new glasses.
Thank you, a brilliant experience all round.
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5 Stars
I can highly recommend this business. I recently broke my glasses and decided to try Ilkeston Factory Specs. It took exactly a week from me sending my old glasses by 2nd class post to receiving the new glasses back. A very prompt service. I am very pleased with the new frames, in fact they look better than my original frames. Highly recommended and an efficient and friendly service
Upgrade Your Frames Today
Whether your frame is broken, outdated or simply no longer suits your style, our glasses reframe service can help you keep your existing lenses while enjoying a completely new look.
👉 Bring your glasses into our Ilkeston store or post after ordering online
👉 Choose from over 2,500 frames
👉 Keep your existing lenses
👉 Same-day service available on many jobs
📍 Visit Ilkeston Factory Specs – no appointment needed.