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I have lots of old frames. can i get new lenses put in them?

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Usually: The otical shop will take your current prescription and use the old lenses as a template to cut the glass to fit the frame. This is usually possible.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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