Summer, bright days, or just protecting your eyes from UV rays — sunglasses aren’t just a fashion statement, they’re essential for eye health. But what if you love your current glasses frames and don’t want to buy a completely new pair? Reglazing your optical frames into sunglasses is the perfect solution. Here’s a step-by-step guide.
Step 1: Check Your Frames
Not every frame is suitable for sunglasses conversion, but most standard optical frames can be reglazed.
Metal or acetate frames generally work best.
Condition check: Frames must be in good shape — no cracks, loose hinges, or worn-out nose pads.
Lens removal: Your current lenses will be taken out carefully to prepare the frame for the new tinted lenses.
Step 2: Choose Your Tint
Tinted lenses do more than darken your vision — they improve comfort and enhance contrast. Common options include:
Grey: Reduces overall brightness without changing colour perception; classic and versatile.
Brown/Amber: Enhances contrast and depth perception; great for driving and outdoor sports.
Green: Balances brightness and contrast; softens glare while keeping colours natural.
Photochromic (Transition) lenses: Darken automatically in sunlight and clear indoors.
Tip: The darkness of your tint can usually be customised — from subtle shades to deep, fully shaded lenses.
Step 3: Add UV Protection
Protecting your eyes from harmful UVA and UVB rays is essential. Reglazed sunglasses can include full UV protection, even if the tint itself doesn’t block all UV.
Look for lenses labelled UV400 — this blocks 100% of UVA and UVB rays.
Polarized options further reduce glare from reflective surfaces like water, roads, or snow.
Step 4: Lens Coatings (Optional but Recommended)
Enhance your new sunglasses with extra coatings:
Anti-reflective (AR) coating: Reduces reflections from your lenses, making vision clearer.
Anti-scratch coating: Keeps your lenses looking new for longer.
Anti-glare coating: Helps reduce discomfort from bright lights and reflective surfaces.
Step 5: Reglazing Process
At My Glasses Reglaze, the process is simple:
We carefully remove your existing lenses.
Your frames are prepared to fit the new tinted lenses.
New lenses are cut, shaped, and inserted precisely.
Optional coatings or UV protection are applied.
Frames are cleaned and adjusted, ready for use as sunglasses.
Step 6: Enjoy Your New Sunglasses!
The result? Your favourite optical frames transformed into stylish, protective sunglasses — without the need to buy a whole new pair. Perfect for everyday wear, driving, or holidays in the sun.
Why Choose Reglazing Over Buying New Sunglasses?
Cost-effective: Save money by keeping your current frames.
Eco-friendly: Reduce waste by reusing your glasses.
Customisable: Pick the exact tint, lens type, and coatings you need.
Fast turnaround: No waiting weeks for new frames to arrive.
Reglazing is a smart way to turn your optical frames into functional, stylish sunglasses. With options for tints, UV protection, and lens coatings, you can protect your eyes and enjoy a clearer, glare-free view — all while keeping your favourite frames.
