William Lipovsky
Short Answer — Most Walmart Vision Centers will put your old lenses into new frames if you’ve damaged the old frames, and you’ll likely only need to pay for the cost of the new frames. Where available, you can usually use this service even if you didn’t originally purchase your glasses at Walmart.
Will Walmart Put Old Lenses in New Frames?
If the frames of your glasses are broken, or if you’re simply looking to replace your frames for a new look, you can bring them to most Walmart Vision Centers and have your lenses set in new frames.[1]
You can also have new lenses put in your current frames at some Walmart Vision Centers, as long as the frames are in usable condition.[2]
We contacted Walmart’s corporate customer service department and stores in several states to confirm the availability of this service.
We discovered that not all Walmart Vision Centers will put your lenses in new frames. However, the majority of those we contacted (about 85%) said they could replace frames.[2]
Vision Center associates at locations that don’t offer this service recommend customers instead visit a private optical practice.[2]
You can call your local Walmart and speak to a Vision Center associate to find out if frame replacement is available.
Be sure to check the hours your intended Vision Center is open, as they may differ from the general store hours.
Requirements
At Walmart Vision Centers offering frame replacement, we were told the only requirement is that the new frames must be the same size or smaller than your current frames.[3]
If you choose smaller frames, the Walmart Vision Center will cut your old lenses to fit.[3]
You can usually get your old lenses reframed at Walmart even if you didn’t originally buy them at Walmart.[3]
Fees
There’s no additional charge for fitting old lenses into new frames; all you have to pay for is the cost of the frames.[4]
However, to put new lenses into your existing frames, there is a fee that varies by store. It’s usually around $10, in addition to the purchase price of the lenses themselves.[3]
I have my own frames. Can Walmart put sunglasses in my frames?
Hello, Faye! We called several Walmart Vision Centers and found that many will put new lenses in your existing frames as long as the frames are in good condition. However, you will need to contact your local Walmart Vision Centers to see if this service is available near you. We have updated our article to include this information.
In Florida, I went to a Walmart recently and yes, they are able to take my new prescription and put them into my old frames since they’re in good condition. Besides buying new lenses if you have to, there is a $10 processing fee now which varies from store to store and state to state. That should be added to the article.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, Sandra! We have confirmed this information with customer service representatives and have updated our article to include it.
I have a new pair of glasses, but I need different lenses. How much would it be to have different lenses in them?
Hello, Kandi! Lens prices vary by type; for example, features like impact resistance and anti-smudge coating will cost more than basic lenses. The cost will also include an eye exam if you need a different prescription than your current lenses. We have more details about the prices at Walmart Vision Centers in our related article on buying glasses from Walmart, but it would be best for you to contact your local Walmart Vision Center to discuss your needs. Best of luck!