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Old lenses in new frames

  • 11-05-2014 10:10am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭


    Does anyone know if it's possible to put old lenses in new frames?
    Actually the lenses are only a week old but my frame choice is not working. My own fault, I had my new lenses put in an old 2 for 1 pair in Specsavers that I had never really worn (they were my emergency pair).

    After a few days of wearing, I realise that the bridge is way too small and so I keep getting a bit of a tilt and they are too high up on my face.
    Specsavers have adjusted them now a couple of times for me this week for me, they've been very obliging. I think I just need new frames but would prefer to have these lenses re-used as they as thin/light/anti-glare/expensive.
    Basically the works for a high prescription!

    Any experience or knowledge appreciated.


Comments

  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,644 Mod ✭✭✭✭Daisies


    If you pick a frame that is smaller than the current one it shouldn't be a problem as the lens can be cut down to fit the new frame.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭Bosley1421


    Brilliant, I will pop in to them again.
    My current pair have big lenses so hopefully I won't have any problems.

    Thank you!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,658 ✭✭✭donutheadhomer


    Daisies wrote: »
    If you pick a frame that is smaller than the current one it shouldn't be a problem as the lens can be cut down to fit the new frame.

    is this really possible? Surely the pupil distance will be different too on that lens


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,121 ✭✭✭thomas anderson.


    You can. I have had this done a number of times


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,644 Mod ✭✭✭✭Daisies


    is this really possible? Surely the pupil distance will be different too on that lens

    Not if it's done properly


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 991 ✭✭✭endplate


    In my experience it can be difficult. The best and easiest situation is a large frame with a small bridge going to a smaller frame with a bigger bridge. This usually means the lens can run in the glazing machine and the PD is kept to the patients PD. Sometimes PD's need to be adjusted (within a certain tolerance) and in a majority of cases this has no impact on the wearer.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,658 ✭✭✭donutheadhomer


    endplate wrote: »
    In my experience it can be difficult. The best and easiest situation is a large frame with a small bridge going to a smaller frame with a bigger bridge. This usually means the lens can run in the glazing machine and the PD is kept to the patients PD. Sometimes PD's need to be adjusted (within a certain tolerance) and in a majority of cases this has no impact on the wearer.

    Could the lens be used in rimless frames?

    I have a really good set of glasses but hate the frame - could they be made into rimless?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 991 ✭✭✭endplate


    It depends on your lens material. If the lenses are 1.5 CR39 then no I would not recommend it as this material is very brittle and will more than likely break as your lens is now a structural part of the frame. Polycarbonate or 1.6 index or higher is perfect. Another visual issue you will have is if you have a plastic of metal frame you will have a v grove on the edge of the lens. If you are ok with this then go ahead. The process will involve drilling the holes into the lens and fitting the new frame to your old lenses. Noe not every opticians has the capability to do the drilling and in most cases will have to send the lenses away to be drilled.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭Bosley1421


    endplate wrote: »
    In my experience it can be difficult. The best and easiest situation is a large frame with a small bridge going to a smaller frame with a bigger bridge. This usually means the lens can run in the glazing machine and the PD is kept to the patients PD. Sometimes PD's need to be adjusted (within a certain tolerance) and in a majority of cases this has no impact on the wearer.

    Just an update to say that I got sorted. Pupil distance was grand as I was going to a smaller lense and larger bridge.

    Lesson learned, always listen to your optician when they are advising you on fit! My super large frame was gorgeous but not for me.


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