Which frames do we accept.

The frame-friendly guide

Love your frames?
Let’s keep them.

A lens update doesn’t have to mean a new look. We accept almost every kind of frame—find your style below and see what it needs.

Tortoiseshell plastic eyeglasses with full rims around both lenses01✓ Accepted

Plastic frames

A little bold. A lot of personality.

Love the shape, colour, or familiar fit? Keep the frames that feel like you. We accept plastic frames in full-rim and half-rim designs.

Spot the style

Look for a plastic frame around all or part of each lens.

Have a half-rim style? Choose polycarbonate lenses.
About polycarbonate
Silver metal eyeglasses with thin full rims surrounding clear lenses02✓ Accepted

Metal frames

Fine lines. Fresh possibilities.

From understated everyday pairs to statement styles, metal frames are welcome for replacement lenses.

Spot the style

A slim metal rim surrounds each lens in this full-rim example.

If the bottom of the lens has no solid rim, see half-rim frames below.
Navy half-rim eyeglasses with metal rims only above the lenses and exposed lower lens edges03✓ Accepted · see note

Half-rim frames

Half the rim. All the character.

Also called semi-rimless, these frames surround only part of the lens. A fine retaining line usually supports the exposed edge.

Spot the style

A visible upper rim with an open-looking lower lens edge.

Polycarbonate lenses are required for half-rim frames.
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Rimless glasses with bare lens edges and small drilled attachments at the bridge and temples04✓ Accepted · see note

Rimless frames

Minimal frame. Maximum you.

No surrounding rim? No problem. We accept rimless frames that connect directly to the lenses through drilled mounting points.

Spot the style

Bare lens edges, with the bridge and arms attached directly to the lenses.

Add the $58 CAD drilling service to your order.
View drilling service · $58 CAD
Dark navy full-rim sunglasses with charcoal tinted lenses05✓ Accepted

Full-rim sunglasses

Keep your sunny-day favourites.

Your favourite sunglasses deserve another outing. We accept full-rim sunglass frames for replacement lenses.

Spot the style

A complete frame surrounds each tinted lens.

Not sure about an unusual shape or wraparound style? Ask our technicians before ordering.
Ask about your sunglasses

Images illustrate frame styles. Your pair may look different.

Before you choose lenses

Two small details.
A smoother order.

Match the lens choice and service to your frame’s construction.

Half-rim → Polycarbonate

Select polycarbonate lenses when ordering for a half-rim or semi-rimless frame.

Rimless → Drilling

Add the $58 CAD drilling service for the holes used to mount rimless lenses.

A few things you may be wondering.

Is “metal” the same thing as “half-rim”?

Metal describes the frame material; half-rim describes how much of the lens is surrounded. A metal frame can be full-rim or half-rim. If yours is half-rim, the polycarbonate requirement applies.

What if my frames are damaged or unusual?

If you notice a crack, a loose part, or a shape you’re unsure about, contact our technicians before ordering. Share a clear photo and describe the issue so we can help with your next step.

Can I use my sunglasses?

We accept full-rim sunglass frames. If yours are rimless, unusually curved, or difficult to identify, ask our team about your specific pair before choosing lenses.

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