Replace Broken Glasses Frames Online / Keep Your Existing Lenses
Broken glasses frames don't necessarily mean you need completely new glasses. If your prescription lenses are still in good condition, our professional glasses reframe service allows you to replace damaged frames while keeping your existing lenses.
At Ilkeston Factory Specs, our experienced optical technicians carefully transfer suitable prescription lenses into compatible new frames in our onsite optical laboratory, helping you save money, reduce waste and extend the life of your glasses.
Whether your glasses have snapped, become damaged or simply need a new frame, we offer a convenient UK-wide online broken glasses frame replacement service, alongside in-store reframing in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
Replace Broken Glasses Frames Without Replacing Your Lenses
Our professional reframe service is ideal when your existing prescription lenses remain usable but your glasses frames need replacing.
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Keep your existing prescription lenses wherever suitable.
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New replacement glasses frames cost £69.95 + fitting online.
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Professional full-rim and semi-rimless lens fitting costs £7.50 online.
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Fully rimless glasses frames available online £69.95 + fitting.
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Experienced optical technicians and precision lens fitting.
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UK-wide postal glasses frame replacement service.
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Same-day in-store reframing available for many suitable glasses.
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Independent optical laboratory established since 1991.
Buy Replacement Glasses Frames Online or Visit Our Ilkeston Store
Whether you're in Ilkeston or anywhere else in the UK, replacing broken glasses frames while keeping your existing lenses is straightforward. Buy reframes online at a set price or call in to store for a huge choice of frames at varied prices.
Online Broken Glasses Frame Replacement – UK-Wide Postal Service
Order your replacement frame online and send your existing glasses to our optical laboratory.
Our team will assess your lenses, select a compatible replacement frame and professionally transfer your existing prescription lenses wherever suitable. Once completed, your reframed glasses are checked and securely returned to you by post.
This service is ideal for customers who want to replace broken glasses frames online without buying completely new prescription glasses.
In-Store Glasses Reframing in Ilkeston
If you're local to Derby, Nottingham, Long Eaton, Beeston or the surrounding areas, visit our Ilkeston optical laboratory.
You can choose from a selection of replacement frames in-store, with professional advice on frame compatibility and lens fitting.
Many suitable glasses reframes can be completed on the same day, depending on the frame, lens type and condition.
Reframe or Reglaze – Which Service Do You Need?
Choosing the correct service depends on whether your existing glasses lenses or frames need replacing.
Recommended services
Broken glasses frames, lenses still good - You'll need a reframe
Prescription has changed, You'll need a reglaze
Scratched or damaged lenses, You'll need replacement lenses
Both frames and lenses need replacing, You'll need new complete
prescription glasses.
Glasses Reframe Service
A reframe replaces your existing glasses frames while keeping your original prescription lenses, provided they remain suitable.
Glasses Reglazing Service
Reglazing replaces your existing prescription lenses while keeping your current glasses frames, provided they are suitable.
How Our Online Broken Glasses Frame Replacement Service Works
Step 1 – Order Your Replacement Glasses Frame
Place your order online for a suitable replacement frame.
Step 2 – Post Your Existing Glasses to Our Laboratory
Securely package your broken glasses and send them to our Ilkeston optical laboratory located at 135 Bath Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, UK, DE7 8AS.
Step 3 – Professional Lens Transfer and Frame Fitting
Our experienced technicians assess your existing lenses and carefully transfer them into a compatible replacement frame.
Step 4 – Quality Checks and Return Delivery
Your newly reframed glasses are checked, cleaned and securely packaged before being returned to you by post.
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Professional existing lens fitting.
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Careful assessment of lens and frame compatibility.
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Secure UK postal service.
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Convenient online ordering.
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Fast turnaround, subject to suitability and availability.
Can You Put Existing Prescription Lenses into New Glasses Frames?
Yes. Existing prescription lenses can often be fitted into new glasses frames, provided the lenses are in suitable condition and compatible with the replacement frame.
Our reframe service is particularly useful if:
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Your glasses frames have snapped or broken.
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Your prescription hasn't changed.
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Your existing lenses are still in good condition.
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You have expensive varifocal or bifocal lenses.
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You want to keep your current prescription lenses.
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You want to save money compared with buying completely new glasses.
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You want to extend the life of your favourite glasses.
Before fitting, our dispensing team assesses the lenses and replacement frame to establish whether reframing is suitable.
Why Replace Broken Glasses Frames Instead of Buying New Glasses?
Replacing only your glasses frames can be a practical and economical alternative to purchasing a completely new pair.
Save Money by Keeping Your Existing Lenses
If your prescription lenses remain suitable, you may avoid the expense of purchasing replacement lenses as well as a new frame.
Keep Expensive Varifocal or Specialist Lenses
Reframing can be particularly valuable when your existing lenses contain expensive varifocal, bifocal or specialist prescriptions.
Reduce Waste and Extend the Life of Your Glasses
Reusing suitable prescription lenses reduces unnecessary waste and helps extend the useful life of your eyewear.
Enjoy a New Frame Without Changing Your Prescription
If you're comfortable with your existing prescription, a new compatible frame can give your glasses a fresh appearance without replacing the lenses.
Convenient Same-Day Reframing
Many suitable in-store reframes can be completed in Ilkeston on the same day, depending on the frame and lens requirements.
How Much Does It Cost to Replace Broken Glasses Frames?
Our online broken glasses frame replacement service offers an affordable way to keep your existing prescription lenses.
Online Glasses Reframe Prices
Price
Replacement full-rim frame £69.95 + fitting online
Replacement Rimless frame £69.95 +fitting online
Full-rim lens fitting £7.50
Semi-rimless lens fitting £7.50
Fully-rimless lens fitting £30.00
Full-rim plastic or metal frames reframe total inc lens fitting £77.45 online
Discounts may be available when ordering additional frames.
What Types of Glasses Frames Can Be Reframed?
We can reframe many types of prescription glasses and prescription sunglasses, provided your existing lenses are suitable and compatible with the replacement frame.
Full-rim metal glasses - In-store and online
Full-rim plastic glasses - In-store and online
Semi-rimless glasses - In-store and online
Fully rimless glasses - In-store and online
Single vision glasses - In-store and online
Bifocal glasses - In-store and online
Varifocal glasses - In-store and online
Designer glasses - In-store
Prescription sunglasses - In-store and online
Photochromic glasses - In-store and online
Glass prescription lenses - Not suitable
Availability depends on the condition, design and compatibility of your existing lenses.
Professional Prescription Lens Transfer and Frame Fitting
Transferring prescription lenses from broken glasses into new frames requires specialist equipment, experience and careful handling.
At Ilkeston Factory Specs, our experienced technicians carry out professional lens removal, assessment and fitting in our onsite optical laboratory.
Each reframe involves careful checks of:
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Existing prescription lens condition.
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Replacement frame compatibility.
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Optical measurements where possible.
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Final fitting quality.
Existing lenses can be vulnerable during removal and refitting, particularly if they are older, damaged or under stress. Although every precaution is taken, lens transfer carries a small risk of breakage.
Our experienced team assesses each pair individually before proceeding.
UK-Wide Broken Glasses Frame Replacement Service
Our optical laboratory in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, provides professional glasses reframing for local customers and customers throughout the UK.
We regularly help customers from:
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Ilkeston
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Derby
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Nottingham
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Long Eaton
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Beeston
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Heanor
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Ripley
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Mansfield
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Leicester
Customers from across the UK can use our postal service to replace broken glasses frames while keeping their existing prescription lenses.
Simply order online, post your glasses to our laboratory and let our experienced team take care of the lens transfer and fitting.
Why Choose Ilkeston Factory Specs for Broken Glasses Frame Replacement?
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Independent optical specialists.
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Established since 1991.
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Professional reframing in our onsite optical laboratory.
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Experienced optical technicians.
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Replacement frames from £69.95.
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UK-wide postal glasses reframe service.
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Same-day in-store reframing available for suitable jobs.
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Thousands of replacement frame options available.
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Friendly, professional optical advice.
Whether you need to replace broken prescription glasses frames, reframe expensive varifocal lenses or find a compatible replacement for damaged sunglasses, we're here to help.
Broken Glasses Frame Replacement – Frequently Asked Questions
Can I reuse lenses from broken glasses?
Yes. If your existing prescription lenses are in good condition and compatible with a replacement frame, we can often transfer them into new glasses frames.
Can you replace broken glasses frames without replacing the lenses?
Yes. Our glasses reframe service is specifically designed to replace damaged frames while keeping your existing prescription lenses wherever suitable.
Can you replace broken designer glasses frames?
Yes. We can assess suitable designer glasses for reframing in-store, subject to cost, frame availability and lens compatibility.
How long does replacing broken glasses frames take?
Most online orders are completed within a few working days, including return postage. Many suitable in-store reframes can be completed on the same day, depending on the frame and lens type.
Is replacing broken glasses frames cheaper than buying new glasses?
Often, yes. If your existing prescription lenses remain suitable, replacing just the frames can be significantly more affordable than buying a completely new pair of glasses.
Can you replace broken prescription sunglasses frames?
Yes. We can assess prescription sunglass lenses for transfer into compatible replacement frames, subject to suitability.
Can you replace broken rimless glasses frames?
Yes. Fully rimless glasses can often be reframed if the existing lenses have suitable drill holes and are compatible with the replacement frame. Specialist fitting charges apply.
What if my prescription has changed?
Our reframe service uses your own existing lenses to save you money. If your prescription has changed, we can often supply new prescription lenses through our professional glasses reglazing service, subject to frame suitability.
Can I replace broken glasses frames online in the UK?
Yes. Our UK-wide postal service allows you to order replacement glasses frames online, send your existing glasses to our Ilkeston optical laboratory and have suitable prescription lenses professionally transferred into a compatible new frame.
Replace Your Broken Glasses Frames Today
If your glasses frames have broken, don't automatically replace your entire pair of glasses.
Our professional broken glasses frame replacement service allows you to keep your existing prescription lenses while fitting them into a compatible new frame, helping you save money and extend the life of your eyewear.
Whether you visit our Ilkeston optical laboratory or use our UK-wide postal service, we'll make replacing your glasses frames straightforward, convenient and professional.
Keep your existing prescription lenses. Choose a compatible new frame. Let our experienced optical technicians take care of the fitting.
Order online or visit our in-store reframe service in Ilkeston for a large selection of suitable frames at various price points.