Reglazing Your Glasses: High Street vs Online – Which Is Easier?

24 July 2026

High Street vs Online Reglazing – Which Is The Better Way To Replace Your Glasses Lenses?

If your prescription has changed but your frames are still in great condition, replacing just the lenses is often the smartest option.

The question is...

Should you visit your local optician, or use an online reglazing specialist?

Let's compare both options.

At A Glance

The High Street Journey

Travel to your optician

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️ Find and pay for parking

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Wait for your appointment

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Discuss your prescription and lens options

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Place your order and pay

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Travel home

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⏳ Wait around 7–14 days (sometimes longer for specialist lenses)

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Travel back to the optician

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Collect your glasses

The Reglaze Glasses Direct Journey

Order online 24/7

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We send secure packaging (or print a label)

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Post your glasses to us (postage included)

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Our opticians and laboratory fit your new prescription lenses

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✅ Quality checked and professionally finished

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Delivered securely back to your door (return delivery included)

Side-by-Side Comparison

*Typical turnaround from the day we receive your glasses.

The High Street Experience

For many people, replacing lenses on the high street involves several separate trips.

You'll normally need to travel to your local optician, find parking, attend an appointment, choose your lenses, place your order, travel home and then return a week or two later to collect your finished glasses.

For some customers this works perfectly well, especially if they're already visiting for an eye examination.

For many others, however, it means extra travelling, more time away from work and additional expense.

How Our Online Reglazing Service Works

We've designed our service to make replacing your lenses as simple as possible.

Simply:

1. Order online.
2. Choose your preferred lenses (our optician-led team is always available if you'd like advice).
3. Receive your secure packaging.
4. Post your glasses to us using the prepaid service.
5. We professionally fit your new prescription lenses.
6. Your glasses are delivered straight back to your door.

No appointments.

No parking.

No waiting rooms.

No unnecessary journeys.

Faster Turnaround

Many high street practices quote around 7–14 days, depending on the lenses selected.

Our standard turnaround is typically 3–5 working days from receiving your glasses before returning them securely to you.

Save Up To 70%

One of the biggest differences is price.

Because we specialise solely in replacing lenses rather than operating retail stores, our prices are often up to 70% lower than buying new glasses, and many customers tell us they pay only a fraction of the prices they've been quoted elsewhere.

That means you can keep the frames you already love while enjoying brand new prescription lenses.

Expert Advice Included

Ordering online doesn't mean you're on your own.

Reglaze Glasses Direct is run by experienced optical professionals. If you need advice on varifocals, Transitions®, polarised lenses, lens coatings or prescription options, we're here to help before you order.

Professional advice is only a phone call or email away.

Which Option Is Right For You?

If you need an eye examination or face-to-face fitting, your local optician is the right place to visit.

However, if you already have a valid prescription and simply need new lenses fitted into your existing frames, our online reglazing service offers a faster, simpler and far more cost-effective alternative.

Thousands of customers across the UK already trust Reglaze Glasses Direct to give their favourite glasses a new lease of life.

Why replace your glasses when you can simply replace the lenses?

Not Sure Which Lenses You Need?

Choosing the right lenses doesn't have to be difficult.

Whether you're considering varifocals, Transitions®, polarised lenses, thinner lenses or simply replacing your current prescription, our experienced optician is here to help.

Visit our Ask the Optician page for straightforward, independent advice before you order. You'll find answers to many of the questions we're asked every day, helping you choose the best lenses for your lifestyle and budget.

Ask the Optician: https://www.new-lenses-for-glasses.com/ask-the-optician/

Or, if you'd prefer, simply get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

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