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Reglazing, sometimes called lens replacement, means fitting new lenses into a frame you already own. You found the right frame. It fits, it suits you — you just need lenses that work.
Every reglaze at J.HYDE uses Zeiss lenses, measured digitally with you wearing the frame: the Zeiss Visufit 1000 at City Centre, the Zeiss i.Terminal at Mere Green. It is done in studio only, because we need the frame in front of us to assess it honestly and you in front of us to measure properly.
NOT EVERY FRAME CAN BE REGLAZED.
Acetate becomes brittle with age and metal fatigues at the joints, so some frames carry more risk than others — certain rimless and wire designs, and some older luxury frames, especially. We've reglazed frames from most makers, including Cartier, Dita, Jacques Marie Mage and Louis Vuitton.
We assess your frame first. If we don't think it will survive, we'll tell you before you've spent a penny. Because there is always some risk, we ask you to sign a short disclaimer before we begin: we take every care, but can't take responsibility for damage during glazing.
TRANSPARENT PRICING. NO SURPRISES.
Reglazing into your own frame, with Zeiss lenses as standard.
Single vision — from £155
Varifocals — from £325
The full Zeiss range is available for reglazing:
ClearView single vision — from £155
SmartLife Individual single vision — from £275
SmartLife Progressive Wide — from £325
SmartLife Progressive Wider — from £425
SmartLife Progressive Widest — from £575
Zeiss Digital / Officelens — from £325
Tints, PhotoFusion X and specialist options are priced individually — complexity varies, so we'll quote you properly once we know what you need.
All lenses include Zeiss DuraVision Platinum coating and 1.6 index as standard. A private eye test is included with any lens purchase — worth £40.
Lenses are less when you buy a frame from us — see Zeiss Lenses for those prices.
PROPERLY, NOT QUICKLY.
SINGLE VISION
7–10 working days. Zeiss make your lenses to your measurements, and that takes the time it takes.
VARIFOCALS
10–14 working days. Tinted and specialist lenses vary with complexity — we'll give you a realistic timeframe when we quote.
REGLAZING — COMMON QUESTIONS
Is reglazing the same as lens replacement?
Yes. Reglazing, lens replacement and new lenses in old frames all mean the same thing: we remove your old lenses and fit new Zeiss lenses to your frame.
Can I reglaze my own frames at J.HYDE?
Yes, at both studios — subject to the condition of the frame. We assess it before you commit to anything.
Do you reglaze designer and luxury frames?
We've reglazed frames from most manufacturers over the years, including Cartier, Dita, Jacques Marie Mage and Louis Vuitton. Certain rimless and wire designs, and some older luxury frames, carry more risk — we'll assess yours and tell you honestly before you commit.
How much does reglazing cost?
From £155 for single vision and from £325 for varifocals, with Zeiss lenses as standard. The full range is available — SmartLife Individual from £275, Progressive Wider from £425, Progressive Widest from £575. Tints and specialist options are quoted individually.
What's included in the price?
Zeiss DuraVision Platinum coating and 1.6 index as standard, plus a private eye test worth £40 with any lens purchase.
How long does reglazing take?
7–10 working days for single vision, 10–14 for varifocals. Tinted and specialist lenses vary with complexity.
Is there any risk to my frame?
There's always some risk when working with a frame that wasn't made for the lenses going into it. We assess yours first and won't proceed if we think it's likely to fail. We do ask you to sign a short disclaimer before we begin — we take every care, but we can't take responsibility for damage during glazing.
Do you reglaze by post?
No. We need to assess the frame in person and measure you digitally — it's the only way to get it right.
What if my frame can't be reglazed?
We'll tell you before you commit. Age, material and design all affect whether a frame will survive the process, and we won't take the risk with something you care about.
Do you need my prescription?
If you have a current one, bring it. If not, we can test your eyes — £40, and included with any lens purchase, including a reglaze.
Which lenses do you use?
Zeiss, as standard, with DuraVision Platinum coating and 1.6 index included. Not an upgrade — it's what you get.
How do I book?
Book a reglaze appointment online and bring your frames with you. We'll assess them, talk through lens options, and measure you digitally in the same visit.
BOOK A REGLAZE APPOINTMENT
BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE
Unit 6 Cannon Street, Caxton Gate, Birmingham, B2 5EP
0121 643 7066
Tuesday — Saturday
9-5
MERE GREEN
4 Carlton House, 18 Mere Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 5BS
0121 643 7066
Tuesday — Saturday
9–1, 1:30–5
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