New glasses do you need another eye test?

Question

I need to get a new pair of glasses. The frames on mine are falling apart. If I were to take my glasses down to specsavers (uk), would they be able to tell which strength of lense I need without me having to go to the expense of having my eyes tested again?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Yes they can, there is a machine that you place the lens against and it takes the reading, They will most likely suggest an appointment.

Answer 2

Yes, there are ways to determine the prescription of the lenses, but the doctor will need to do another exam of your eyes as well in order to determine if your eyes still require the prescription in your glasses. In the future, if the opposite occurs you can also go to your dr with your old pair and let them know you want to use the same frame but just want to get new lenses for them.  In fact, if it turns out that the lenses you have are still appropriate for your eyes, they could most likely just get a copy of the same frame and pop the lenses into those frames right there at the office.

Answer 3

They should, but sometimes they give you a hard time about it.  If you do get a new eye exam, or you know you perscription check out the below site.  My daughters glasses were $400 (we only have 1 vision per year with no eyeware coverage) and I needed a replacement 4 months later, so I did a search.  My whole family buys thier glasses from this site.  

Hope this helps.  

Answer 4

that must suck(thanx 4 the 2 points)

Answer 5

To go the cheapest way, just get new frames like the ones you have. If you have to order new glasses, they'll want to do an eye exam, then new lenses and new frames.  No they wlll not be able to tell what strength of lense you need without an eye exam.  If you are seeing OK, and it's just your frames that you need, re-order new frames, use the old lenses.