Many people have recently discovered that you can actually reglaze varifocal glasses frames thus making huge savings on not having to purchase a brand new frame. Have you ever wondered why your optician always tries to sell you a new frame each time your sight test prescription changes? Hundreds of thousands of people across the UK who wear varifocal glasses buy quality and sometimes very expensive frames after their annual sight test only to be told by their Optician the following year that they will need to buy a new frame to accommodate a new pair of varifocal lenses. I've always found this to be quite an astonishing statistic as perfectly good frames are being thrown away each year by unsuspecting consumers who are not being made aware of the fact that you can simply have your existing frames reglazed with new varifocals. Most Opticians already have the equipment to reglaze varifocal glasses on the customer's request but choose not to promote this service. The reason for this is that they make a huge amount of profit on the frames and so they will always try to tempt you into paying out for a new pair of the latest designer glasses.
More and more people these days are now turning to online retailers in order to get the best deals and more 'bang for their buck'. If you decide to reglaze varifocal glasses online then you can potentially make a huge saving compared with what your opticians may charge you. In fact, not only can you make a huge saving but you won't have to deal with the hassle of a sales person following you around the store trying to entice you into buying a new designer frame. To reglaze varifocal glasses online is a very practical time and money saving solution and the process of making an order is relatively simple.
The internet is, without a doubt, changing the way that consumers shop and buying prescription glasses online is no exception. But how easy is to reglaze varifocal glasses online? Well it's actually a lot simpler than you may think. The process involves finding a good reputable retailer, preferably a company that resides in the country you live in, and then choosing which lenses you like glazed into your frame. Many companies will have a range of lenses to choose from starting from the very basic varifocal lenses to the more expensive, hi definition, varifocals. It's at this stage where many people become confused as to which lenses opt for so here is a good tip for anyone who is stuck at this stage of the ordering process. Just remember, the general rule of the thumb is that the more expensive the lens, the wider the field of vision you will experience through them. There, easy as that! So if you want to a good field of vision with less blurring around the edges then, if you budget allows, the pricier lenses should be something to consider.
Another thing to consider when buying lenses online is that you may, at some stage, need some help or advice so try to choose a retailer who clearly displays a phone number on their website so you can call if you need assistance. Most websites who advertise a help or sales phone number will generally have qualified people on hand to deal your query. It should also be possible to place your order by phone, should you find the process of ordering a little daunting.
Jim Romand is a specialist prescription lens consultant and dispensing optician who has worked in the industry for over 25 years. After qualifying as an SMC Tech at the London college of optometry in 1985, He has since worked as a Lab consultant for many high street opticians chains within the UK.
He currently works as a specialist prescription lens technician for an online lens retailer specialising in Varifocal Spectacles
