Tinting Existing Lenses

from £40.00
Color:
Solid or Graduated:
Coating Removal:

Reuse your own lenses (as long as they’re still a working prescription) and add or change a tint to refresh your glasses.
ETA: ~1–2 weeks

⚠️ Important:

  • Light surface scratches may be okay, but heavily scratched lenses may not be suitable for tinting.

  • Lenses with coatings (e.g., AR/anti-reflective, mirror, photochromic) can still be tinted — we can remove the coating for you if needed for £40.

  • Example: Tinting your own lenses with an existing AR coating (including AR removal) starts from £80.

How it works

  1. Book online to receive your order number.

  2. Complete the Frame Check-In Form before sending your glasses (attach clear photos of your lenses if possible).

  3. Post your glasses to us with your name + order number inside the parcel.

Shipping notes
The return address is included in your order confirmation. Please use a tracked service and ensure your name + order number are inside the parcel — we also receive recycling frames and want to make sure yours goes to the correct team.

Reuse your own lenses (as long as they’re still a working prescription) and add or change a tint to refresh your glasses.
ETA: ~1–2 weeks

⚠️ Important:

  • Light surface scratches may be okay, but heavily scratched lenses may not be suitable for tinting.

  • Lenses with coatings (e.g., AR/anti-reflective, mirror, photochromic) can still be tinted — we can remove the coating for you if needed for £40.

  • Example: Tinting your own lenses with an existing AR coating (including AR removal) starts from £80.

How it works

  1. Book online to receive your order number.

  2. Complete the Frame Check-In Form before sending your glasses (attach clear photos of your lenses if possible).

  3. Post your glasses to us with your name + order number inside the parcel.

Shipping notes
The return address is included in your order confirmation. Please use a tracked service and ensure your name + order number are inside the parcel — we also receive recycling frames and want to make sure yours goes to the correct team.

Add or change a tint on existing prescription lenses. Choose solid or graduated tints in grey, brown, green or custom colours. If lenses are coated, coating removal may be required first (assessment needed). Typical turnaround 1–2 weeks.

What’s included

  • Tinting your existing prescription lenses (solid or graduated)
  • Standard colours: Grey, Brown, Green (plus Custom options)
  • Pre-tint inspection for suitability (lens material/condition matters)
  • If lenses have coatings (e.g., anti-reflective), you can choose Remove Coating where suitable
  • Lenses are refitted and aligned back into your frame
Turnaround: typically 1–2 weeks from receipt.
Important: tint results depend on lens material and condition. If lenses are heavily scratched, crazed, or not suitable to tint (or de-coat), we’ll tell you before proceeding.

Pricing (matches the options at checkout)

  • Grey / Brown / Green: £40 (No Coatings) · £80 (Remove Coating) — Solid or Graduated
  • Custom colour: from £50 (No Coatings) / £90 (Remove Coating) for Solid
  • Custom colour (Graduated): £60 (No Coatings) / £100 (Remove Coating)

How it works

  1. Choose your colour, solid/graduated, and coating option, then place your order to receive your order number.
  2. Complete the Frame Check-In Form (tell us your preferred depth and any notes).
  3. Post your glasses with your name + order number inside the parcel.

Lens tinting – FAQs

Can you tint any lenses?

Not always. Tinting depends on lens material and condition. If your lenses have coatings, you can select Remove Coating where suitable — but some lenses can’t be safely de-coated. We’ll confirm after inspection.

What’s the difference between solid and graduated tints?

Solid is even all over. Graduated fades from darker at the top to lighter at the bottom.

Will tinting affect my prescription?

No — tinting changes light transmission, not prescription power.

Can you tint varifocal or bifocal lenses?

Often, yes — provided the lenses are suitable to tint (or de-coat) and are in good condition. We’ll confirm after inspection.