Old eyeglass lenses used in new prescription

[tejasjeff]

Are there any scenarios where my current eyeglasses can be reground to meet my slightly different new prescription?
In other words, I want to send someone my current lenses and my new prescription then have them regrind the lenses I send them to my newer, slightly changed prescription I received from my eyedoctor.  It this possible?  Is it cheaper than buying new ones, I assume?

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear tejasjeff,

I am unsure of the cost of such a scenario as this is not usually done.

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California

[twopack]

It may be possible to purchase replacement lenses to fit in your current frame.  That may save you some money, at least if it's a single vision lens.  Anything else escalates the cost beyond reasonable, IMO.

I once had a frame that I really liked and needed new Rx lenses but that shape lens was no longer available.  They used the old lens to make a shape template and then made new lenses to fit.  It added some cost and my style was out-of-date but I got to use those very comfortable frames for a few more years.

If your new Rx is only a slight change, it may not be worth it to get it filled now.  Ask about your options wherever you get your glasses made.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

No its not possible.
JCH MD