People in the UK where do you reglaze your glasses?

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PERMANENTLYANNOYED35@reddit

Lensology (used to work there, good lab)

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Buongiorno, se in UK un cliente vuole il montaggio della lente fatto dal produttore (Hoya) quanto può costare in più? Parlo di reglaze con negozio on-line. Io ho fatto fare un reglaze in UK ma il taglio della lente non era ottimale. Troppo margine tra lente e montatura. Penso sia questione di macchinari di lavorazione.

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CambridgeandFiji@reddit

They wouldn’t do me authentic Zeiss lenses, kept saying their stock lenses were ‘just as good’ (they weren’t).

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JamieLensology@reddit

Hello from Adam, Neil and the rest of us! Hope you're keeping well! Jamie @ Lensology

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ch536@reddit

Specscart (online). I needed a pair reglazed in the summer and this online company did it perfectly for me at about a third of the cost of high street. And I had all singing all dancing lenses put in, not just your bog standard ones

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PhilosophyOk2485@reddit

Sorry can I just ask, when you got your glasses back from being reglazed, did you have a pair of lenses in a clear bag inside the box too? At first I thought they were just returning my old pair of lenses lol, but now I'm like are they a pair of the ultra clear fully loaded lenses? Do you know what they are by any chance?

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ch536@reddit

Yeah I did and they were definitely my old lenses because they were all scratched up in the same way as my old ones. From now on I will buy frames from the high street but get lenses put in via Specscart!

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MedicalAnteater@reddit

I've not used Specscart for reglazing, but I have used them for new specs, online and in-store. They were cheap enough and good enough (online) that when I needed varifocals I did a round trip from London to Manchester to buy them in person. So they're probably not a bad bet. Only caveat is that they did say, about reglazing, that there would be a risk of breakage.

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PhilosophyOk2485@reddit

Every place will say that as a disclaimer, just incase it happens so then they are not liable. Even specsavers have said that to me when I have enquired about reglazing, even when my frames are from specsavers. If you do need reglazing in the future check out specscart - just got my glasses back this morning after a reglaze and can't fault them. Plus super quick service, had it been spwcsavwrs I would have been waiting for over a week.

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PhilosophyOk2485@reddit

Just used them for the very first time and I'm so happy I came across that site. Been needing to reglaze my glasses for like 5 months now and kept putting off and also the thought of playing 150 at specsavers for both my frames and to get anti glare on both waa putting me off. Specscart have better lenses better customer service etc couldn't believe how fast they did it. Sent my glasses Tuesday morning and got them back Saturday morning absolutely amazing. Wish I lived closer to their location, would stop going to specsavers straight away lol

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CodeBeginning6548@reddit

I second this. Specscart are great, and their turnaround time is always about 2-3 days. Whenever I get a new prescription, I always send my glasses off to these guys.

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PhilosophyOk2485@reddit

Join this thread late, but after looking for a place online I stumbled across Specsart. Can't fault them amazing service, sent my glasses on Tuesday they started on it by Wednesday afternoon and dispatched it Friday afternoon. Just got my glasses with new lenses Saturday morning and over the moon. Cheaper, faster and way better than Specsavers. I was really going to spend £150 at specsvaers for 2 glasses plus anti glare on both. I spent in total £60.99 on specscart and their lenses are better. Their lenses are free which include anti-glare (unlike specsavers) and I paid £25 for blue light lenses because why not. And the reglaze service costs £35.99. I'm about to send my second pair to them. Honestly amazing service can't recommend it enough so happy

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max1304@reddit

I’ve been wearing specs for 40+ years and haven’t heard this term before. Does reglazing means polishing existing lenses to remove scratches? Or entirely new lenses in existing frames?

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CambridgeandFiji@reddit

New lenses. Check out Simplespex.co.uk and ask for George.

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FaithlessnessFit8964@reddit

Are you George ?

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CambridgeandFiji@reddit

Hi George! You’ve mainly reglazed true vintage revivals for me - which I doubt anyone else has sent to you. Anyway, just singing your praises, as usual.

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CambridgeandFiji@reddit

No. Go to r/uklaw and you’ll see I’m a barrister not an optician!

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Koda614@reddit

It means putting a new set of lenses in existing frames. Often with a totally new prescription.

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Illustrious-Eye1673@reddit

Yes, I'd be crying if my independent didn't do this. I have very light titanium frames going on for abt 7 years now. Been through 3 reglazings. They are really expensive for me as they are varifocals, and the reading part (near zone) needs to be placed in the bottom centre of the lens as I have strabismus. That is why I keep my super lightweight but tough comfy frames. They don't move around on my face! The only thing I have to do is replace the temple sleeve things myself. I get them on Amazon and use a hairdryer to get them to grip the arms.

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QueenVogonBee@reddit

Oh wow. No wonder I was so confused at the opticians. I wanted to get my lenses swapped out and the opticians said “do you want them reglazed”, and “no no I want the lenses swapped out”.

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Koda614@reddit

Yeah the term does seem to get lost on a lot of people. I think the problem is that in a lot of high street opticians they have only recently started advertising it as they like to really push new frames every time. Hopefully it gets greater awareness over the coming years. I’ve had 3 sets of lenses in my prescription sunglasses now and they’re only just starting to reach the point where I’m considering replacing them. My everyday glasses get one reglazing before I swap them. So it definitely helps save a good chunk of money.

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max1304@reddit

Aha. Thanks for the info. Some bit or other of my frames fails or gets wonky before my prescription changes, so that wouldn’t work for me. I got 5 pairs for £60 earlier this year, including sunglasses and a reactolite pair. Admittedly it was in Bali, but that almost ‘paid’ for my trip!

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rossburton@reddit

It’s a pretty terrible name but I’ve used https://www.reglaze-glasses-direct.com several times. Good value, and have been around for over a decade at least now.

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CambridgeandFiji@reddit

Had a really poor experience with them.

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CambridgeandFiji@reddit

Used them once, never again. Stock lenses blanks - thicker and no choice of the newest tech from Zeiss, Essilor or Hoya unlike Simplespex.co.uk who access all brands, no tie ins, but won’t advertise either unlike all these guys. George works by word of mouth only.

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MedicalAnteater@reddit

Seconded. I've been using these guys for years, never had a problem.

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CambridgeandFiji@reddit

Simplespex.co.uk for either Essilor or Zeiss full ranges, 2nd pair Essilor top range £90, ask re Zeiss. Best by far in the UK in terms of best high end brands at good prices and excellent service. Website hard to navigate but you get their via premium lenses and ‘new order form’, then the whole world of best technology, coatings, use type, etc opens up to you. Have been wearing varifocals for 15 years now and tried everyone from bricks and more to online - trust me, you will NOT be disappointed (I have been, including with those which advertise more, and you will NOT get actual Zeiss lenses or anything like the full choice of Essilor technologies and tints/transitions/phoofusuon x (say you wanted blue, burgundy, emerald green or ‘just’ a choice of green). DM me if you want more details/help in lens choice from my own experience plus independent or manufacturer sources. Most places, including bricks and mortar will offer you only stock options, and if you want a second pair of sunglasses, grey, green (in fact grey green) or brown (in fact Zeiss and Essilor both offer 8 transitions, and over 30 tints of different hues and darkness). And for same price (Simplespex will ALSO do non branded). Turnaround time still only about a week once you have sent off. They will need a photo of you wearing the glasses to properly size, esp varifocals (general, driving, occupational or whatever use).

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laser_spanner@reddit

Take the glasses you don't like back to specsavers. They have a 3 month no quibble no fuss policy and should change them free of charge either for new frames you like better or may be able to reglaze the frames you already have (if they have a lab on site). Either way don't just lose your money. Go back and talk to them about your options. I get mine reglazed at specsavers because I work there haha.

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Yeorge@reddit

With RayBans at least it ends up being cheaper to buy a new pair than new lenses. At least that’s what Vision Express keep telling me

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Aggressive-Zone6699@reddit

I'm pretty sure specsavers introduced a policy a couple of years back saying they'd reglaze your frames at the same or lower cost than buying new glasses to try and reduce waste, unless they've since removed this.

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pollypetunia@reddit

A few years ago I tried to get mine reglazed there but they said they'd only do it if they still made the frame.

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Agitated_Thing3028@reddit

Specsavers will replace glasses within a certain period of you are unhappy with them. I think it’s 100 days off the top of my head. Even if you just don’t like them.

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becca413g@reddit

Yep, had them do it x3 last year as I was loosing my vision and needed different prescriptions or tints.

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odysseusnz@reddit

I got SpecSavers to do it a few years ago when money was tight, they were reluctant, but the frames were a pair of designer ones they had sold me a few years previous so they were OK with it in the end. Basically they will do it but only if they feel the frame is in good enough condition. That said, if you don't like the new frames, take them back and get another pair, it's free. I have done that before as well, it's a big reason to use Specsavers rather than the cheaper online options.

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JamieLensology@reddit

Hey there, Jamie here from Lensology! I've spotted that we've already been mentioned here, but to provide a little more info: we provide an online reglazing service, allowing you to customise your lenses [on our website](http://lensology.co.uk), before sending in your frames. We'll then manufacture and fit your lenses, before sending them back to you. We work hard to ensure that our lenses remain affordable, whilst providing high quality lenses and care for your frames, if needed. And if you're at all unsure about the options on our site, you can instead opt to receive a personalised quote from our team, which can be amended until you're ready to proceed - all before paying for anything at all. We reglaze many different prescriptions and glasses, including many strengths and styles that other opticians won't. If you've got any questions at all about how the process works, please let me know!

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dobber72@reddit

Vision Express agreed to reglaze a pair of mine, but when my brother tried at the same place the same year they refused. I have no idea why. it seems to be a matter of luck, or just getting the right store person on the right day.

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GlitteringCowgirl@reddit

There’s a place called Popspecs. They do it and if you have a relatively normal prescription they usually do it while you wait (about an hour). They’re pretty reasonably priced and you get the benefit of a human checking them for you.

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thomasthetanker@reddit

Sounds like a drunk wedding toast.

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Maleficent-Win-6520@reddit

Specsavers. Shop around but I doubt you’ll find a high street shop that will put prescription lenses in used glasses.

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rossburton@reddit

My local independent will do it for £15, which surprised me.

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Maleficent-Win-6520@reddit

Glad you found one. I had the opposite experience.

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rossburton@reddit

I mean their lenses are all Zeiss branded so I’m sure they make up the difference in the end :)

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CCB_94@reddit

Lensology

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blabbrador@reddit

The Specsavers here only reglaze their own frames. But the quality of the stuff that comes put their lab is atrocious (I used to work there). As they're franchises it will probably differ per location. They do have a 100 day no quibble no fuss policy so definitely take them back if you can.

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Koda614@reddit

SpeckyFourEyes - I’ve been using them for about a decade now. Only problem is if you order new glasses or reglazing during a sale, it can take a few weeks to get done.

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two_beards@reddit

HOW DARE YOU CALL ME A - oh, erm, thank you...

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thecuriousiguana@reddit

I've never used an optician that wouldn't do it tbh.

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Aid_Le_Sultan@reddit

Anywhere but Specsavers

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Horror_Nobody_3509@reddit

We’re lucky enough to have a local chap who works from his home lab, collects and delivers too.

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