Replace Eyeglass Lenses Online – Keep Your Favorite Frames
Explore our single vision and progressive lens options. Select a category below to view available materials, technologies, and lens choices.
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Choose Your Prescription Lens Type
Start with the lens type that fits how you use your glasses. Explore clear single vision, progressive, and prescription sunglasses options.
Single Vision Lenses
Designed for one main viewing distance, such as distance, reading, or computer use. Choose from clear and other available lens options.
- Distance or reading prescriptions
- Clear, polarized, and light-adaptive options
- Lens materials for different prescriptions
Progressive Lenses
Combine distance, intermediate, and near vision in one lens, with a gradual transition between viewing areas.
- Distance, computer, and reading zones
- No visible line separating lens areas
- Clear and other available lens options
Sunglasses Lenses
Add your prescription to sunglass lenses for outdoor wear. Explore tinted, polarized, and progressive options.
- Tinted and polarized lens choices
- Single vision and progressive options
- Multiple colors and lens materials
Choose Replacement Lenses for the Frames You Already Own
If your glasses still fit and you want to keep them, you may be able to replace the lenses without buying a new frame. Clear Vision Optical helps customers in San Francisco explore prescription lens options for their existing eyeglasses. The right choice depends on your prescription, how you use your glasses, and whether your frames are in suitable condition.
Start by choosing the lens type that matches your vision needs. You can then review available materials and lens features. Before replacement lenses are ordered, your frames should be checked to confirm they can accommodate the new prescription and lens design.
Single Vision Lens Replacement
Single vision lenses correct one main viewing distance, such as distance, reading, or computer vision. They may be an option if your prescription has changed, your current lenses are scratched, or you want to update the lenses in a frame you already own. Explore single vision lens options .
Progressive Lens Replacement
Progressive lenses provide distance, intermediate, and near vision in one lens without a visible bifocal line. They require careful fitting measurements, and the frame must have a suitable fit and lens depth. If you are considering progressives in your current glasses, the frame should be evaluated first. View progressive lens options .
Prescription Sunglass Lenses
If you want prescription glasses for outdoor use, ask about available prescription sun lens options. Depending on your prescription and frame, choices may include tinted, polarized, or photochromic lenses. Explore prescription sunglasses lenses .
Can New Lenses Be Put in My Old Frames?
Often, yes, but not every frame is suitable for new lenses. Cracks, worn materials, loose hinges, frame alignment, and the lens mounting style can affect whether new lenses can be installed safely. A frame inspection is the best way to check compatibility; a photo alone may not show its full condition.
What to Bring for Lens Replacement
Bring your complete eyeglasses and current prescription to Clear Vision Optical in San Francisco. The team can review your frame, discuss compatible lens designs and materials, and explain the next steps. Timing depends on the prescription, lens selection, frame, and product availability.
Helpful Guides Before You Replace Your Lenses
Have questions about lens prices, damaged anti-reflective coatings, or using a prescription from a different eye doctor? These guides explain your options before you order new lenses for frames you already own.
How Much Does Lens Replacement Cost?
Explore the factors that affect eyeglass lens replacement cost, including single vision versus progressive designs, high-index materials and optional coatings. Learn why keeping your existing frames may help you avoid the cost of a completely new pair.
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Already had an eye exam elsewhere? Learn how you can generally use a valid glasses prescription at another optical retailer, shop for lenses online and ask about fitting new lenses into compatible frames you own.
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