When Should You Change Your Glasses?
Signs that tell you it's time.
Some glasses may last for years, while others need lens or frame replacement sooner. Over time, your visual needs may change, or the frame may wear out due to daily use. At OutletEyewear.com, we help you know the right time to change your glasses, so you can always enjoy clear vision and greater comfort.
Vision Has Become Less Clear
If you have difficulty reading, need to hold your phone or book farther away, see distant objects unclearly, or feel your vision isn't what it used to be, it may be time for an eye exam and updated lenses.
Headaches or Eye Strain
If you've started experiencing frequent headaches, eye strain, difficulty concentrating, or feeling tired after using the computer, your current lenses may no longer be suitable for your needs.
Change in Prescription
Even if your glasses are in excellent condition, a change in your prescription means the lenses no longer provide the correction you need. We recommend regular checkups and following your eye specialist's recommendations.
Frame Damage
You may need to change the frame if you notice loose hinges, broken temples, a cracked frame, instability, or difficulty adjusting it. In some cases, the frame can be repaired through Outlet Care instead of being replaced.
Change in Your Lifestyle
Working longer hours in front of the computer, driving more frequently, exercising regularly, or moving often between indoors and outdoors may make it suitable to choose lenses or a frame that fits your new lifestyle.
Glasses Have Become Uncomfortable
If the glasses press on your nose, the temples hurt your ears, or the frame keeps slipping, you may need to adjust the frame or replace it.
Do I Need to Change My Glasses Every Year?
Not necessarily. It depends on change in prescription, condition of the lenses, condition of the frame, and nature of use. You may only need to replace the lenses, while the frame remains in excellent condition.
How Do You Know If the Problem Is the Lenses or the Frame?
If your vision is good but the glasses are uncomfortable, the frame is likely the cause. If the glasses are comfortable but the vision is unclear, you may need updated lenses or a new exam. In some cases, the solution may be a combination of both.
Before Buying New Glasses…
You may not need a complete replacement. The OutletEyewear.com team can help you assess the condition and suggest one of the following solutions:
- Frame adjustment.
- Professional cleaning.
- Lens replacement.
- Repair of certain parts.
- Complete replacement of the glasses if necessary.
Benefit From Outlet Care
If you're subscribed to Outlet Care, you can benefit from regular maintenance services, frame adjustment, and other benefits that help extend the life of your glasses and keep them in the best condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, in many cases the frame can be kept and only the lenses replaced, provided the frame is in good condition and suitable for the new lenses.
Not always. The decision depends on the location and size of the scratch and how much it affects vision.
This depends on the frame type and the nature of the break. Our team will inspect the glasses and inform you whether repair or replacement is possible.