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Can You Replace the Lenses in Designer or Vintage Frames?
Often, yes, if the frame is made for prescription lenses and is in sound condition. Here's what to check first and what to know about older frames.
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Can You Put Prescription Lenses in Your Own Sunglasses?
Often, yes. Here's which sunglass frames usually work, your sun lens options, and how ordering by mail works.
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How Mail-In Lens Replacement Works, Step by Step
You order online, we mail you a kit with a prepaid return label, and our lab fits new lenses to your frames. Here are the steps, the timing and what $99 all in covers.
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How Do Single-Vision, Bifocal and Progressive Lenses Differ?
Compare the viewing ranges and visible differences among single-vision, bifocal and progressive lenses before choosing replacement lenses.
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Can You Ask ChatGPT or Another AI Assistant About Lenshaus Lenses?
Learn what a connected AI assistant can do with Lenshaus lens options, how to review an estimate, and which steps stay on Lenshaus.
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Can You Put New Prescription Lenses in Your Existing Frames?
Keep the frames you love. Learn what to check before replacing prescription lenses and how the Lenshaus process works.
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What Do SPH, CYL, AXIS and ADD Mean on a Glasses Prescription?
Learn what the common eyeglass prescription fields mean, how to read each eye's row, and what to check before ordering replacement lenses.
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Polycarbonate, Trivex or High-Index: Which Lens Material Should You Choose?
Lenshaus includes polycarbonate and offers Trivex, 1.67 high-index and 1.74 high-index upgrades. Compare the tradeoffs in thickness, weight and material properties before choosing.
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What If Your Glasses Prescription Does Not Include PD?
PD may be recorded separately from your glasses prescription. Learn what the number means, how Lenshaus accepts it, and what to do if you cannot find it.
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Do You Need Anti-Reflective Coating on New Lenses?
Anti-reflective coatings reduce reflections on eyeglass lenses. Learn when that may matter, how it differs from polarization, and which Lenshaus options to compare.
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Tinted vs. Polarized Lenses: What Is the Difference?
Tint changes overall brightness, while polarization reduces reflected glare. Learn how to compare them and what to confirm about UV protection.
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Can You Put Progressive Lenses in Your Existing Frames?
Switching from single-vision to progressive lenses? Learn why your current frame needs a fit check and what to have ready before ordering.
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Can Scratched Glasses Lenses Be Fixed, or Should You Replace Them?
A scratch will not wipe away. Learn how to check the mark, when replacement lenses make sense, and whether you can keep your frames.
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How Much Does Replacing Your Lenses at Lenshaus Cost?
Compare Lenshaus base prices per pair and see how lens design, materials and optional treatments can change your lens replacement cost.
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