What To Do With Your Old Glasses

You’ve just completed your annual eye test, your prescription has changed, and you need some new glasses – but what do you do with your old pair?

Unfortunately, your frames can’t be recycled by putting them in your household recycling bin. Largely made from both metal and plastic, it’s difficult for these materials to be separated. This, unfortunately, rules out the possibility of recycling. Don’t fret, however, as there are several other alternatives for what to do with your old glasses.

Give Your Old Glasses to Charity

Donating your frames to charity is an excellent way of getting rid of an old pair while doing a good deed. There’s a multitude of charities out there that will happily take them, redistributing the glasses to those in need...

Marie Curie has joined forces with The Lions Club to help recycle and raise money for those in need...

Keep Them for Fancy Dress

We’ve all done it - Halloween is looming, you’ve forgotten to get a costume ready, and it’s coming down to the wire...

Sell Them

Perhaps your prescription has changed, or maybe you just fancied a change; either way, new glasses are on the wish list...

Reglazing

Reglazing glasses is the perfect solution for those who have updated their prescription but want to keep their current frame. Perhaps they were a gift, or maybe they’re your lucky pair - either way, you may not want to part with them. Reglazing allows you to replace your old lenses with an updated prescription while keeping your favourite pair of glasses. The reglazing process is easy and hassle-free. Click here to find out more.

Another way to reinvent your old specs might be to change their use. Updating your frames with sunglass lenses is a great way to breathe new life into your old pair...

Give Them To Friends or Family

Giving glasses to your friends or family members is mainly recommended when passing on ready readers. It is not advised to pass on glasses with your full prescription, as wearing the wrong strength can be detrimental to your eye health. We recommend popping out your lenses before doing your act of kindness.