Can it be done.
Can you have new lenses put old frames.
Your eye care professional can help.
In fact using an old frame for new lenses is an odds on favorite for eventual trouble.
We discovered that not all walmart vision centers will put your lenses in new frames though the majority about 85 of the stores we called said they could replace frames.
It is recommended that you purchase new lenses and frames each time your eyeglass prescription changes however you may find that you want to use your old lenses in a new set of frames 1.
Love your glasses but need new lenses.
Just follow 2 simple steps to find out if your new prescription can be optimized in your old frames.
Need new prescription lenses in your old frame.
They will be able to assess your glasses for suitability and will be able to give you a quote based on your requirements.
Our recommendation would be to visit your local store with the frames and have a chat with the team.
Even if the old frames have an up to date appearance they will age faster and look ever more out of date during the life of their new lenses.
Speak with an optician 2.
You can also have new lenses put in your current frames at some walmart vision centers as long as the frames are in usable condition.
We contacted walmart corporate customer service and stores in several states to confirm which locations offer this service.
Putting old lenses into new frames or transferring lenses to new frames.
Whether or not you can reglaze into your own frame is not a simple yes or no answer it is determined by the condition of the frames their size shape curvature and your prescription requirements.