If you already have a frame you love, reglazing allows you to upgrade your lenses without starting again. The same lens consultation applies — we assess your prescription, lifestyle, and visual needs to ensure your new lenses deliver the same clarity, comfort, and performance as any J.HYDE eyewear.
the importance of lenses
Great eyewear begins with the right lenses — not just the right prescription. The wrong lenses cause headaches, strain, blur, and frustration at any age. At J.HYDE Birmingham and Mere Green, lenses always come first — matched to your prescription and lifestyle, so your eyewear is built on intention, not chance.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR LENS CONSULTATION
We take the time to understand how you live, work, and use your vision — then guide you toward the most considered solution.
We’ll help you understand and compare:
- Single Vision Lenses: Designed for one clear focal distance — ideal if you primarily need correction for either distance or near tasks.
- Varifocal Lenses: Seamless vision across distance, intermediate, and near, allowing you to move naturally between everyday tasks without switching glasses. Learn more.
- Specialist Lenses: Tailored solutions for specific needs such as prolonged screen use, driving, or task-focused environments — where standard lenses may fall short.
- Lens Enhancements & Finishing: We’ll explain how thinning, light-adaptive technology, polarisation, and performance coatings can improve comfort, clarity, and durability.
What’s included as standard:
All eyewear includes single vision lenses (1.6 index) with glare protection as a baseline.
Optional ZEISS upgrades:
ClearView, SmartLife Varifocals, PhotoFusion (light-adaptive lenses), polarised options, and advanced thinning (1.67 / 1.74) — selected based on your prescription and lifestyle wants.
Reglazing — New Lenses, Your Existing Frame
WHY REGLAZE WITH J.HYDE
Reglazing at J.HYDE follows the same standards as any pair of glasses we create. Your lenses are selected through a full Lens Consultation, ensuring your prescription, lifestyle, and visual demands are properly understood before any recommendation is made.
We work exclusively with ZEISS lenses and advanced digital measurements to deliver clarity, comfort, and consistency — whether you’re updating lenses in an existing frame or starting from scratch. Every frame is carefully assessed for suitability, and you’ll always receive honest guidance on what’s possible before proceeding.
The result is not just new lenses, but eyewear that feels considered, precise, and built to perform — without compromising the frame you already trust.
WHAT THE PROCESS LOOKS LIKE
1. Lens Consultation
We assess your prescription, lifestyle, and visual needs.
2. Frame Assessment
We check your frame for suitability and advise transparently.
3. Lens & Tint Selection
Single vision, varifocals, driving, screen lenses, or optional HYDE tints.
4. ZEISS Precision Measurement
Millimetre-perfect alignment for clarity and comfort.
LENS OPTIONS AVAILABLE
- Single vision lenses
- Varifocals / multifocals
- Driving lenses
- Screen-optimised lenses
- ZEISS PhotoFusion X
- Polarised lenses
- HYDE in-house tints (where suitable)
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
Reglazing is dependent on the condition and construction of your frame. We’ll always assess suitability before proceeding and explain any risks clearly.
what happens next?
A personalised recommendation that’s comfortable, accurate, and made to integrate seamlessly into your daily life.
If desired, you will have access to J.HYDE lens and tint options
Including:
- Exclusive HYDE in-house tint palette
- Bespoke and gradient tint effects
- ZEISS PhotoFusion X adaptive light technology
- Polarised lenses for glare-free performance
THIS IS THEN FOLLOWED BY:
Millimetre-perfect accuracy with ZEISS Precision Measurement
Once your frame and lens choices are complete, we move into ZEISS Precision Measurement — exclusive to J.HYDE — ensuring your lenses are positioned with exact, millimetre-perfect alignment for exceptional clarity and all-day comfort.
OR, IF YOU NEED NEW FRAMES WE OFFER:
A styling session that aligns vision with identity
J.HYDE provides you with a styling session, where we help you choose frames that complement both your prescription and your personal style. To us, lenses are more than clarity — they’re an extension of your identity.
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Available at J.HYDE Birmingham (City Centre) and Mere Green.