The short answer is: YES! The long answer is: It is possible, but it does depend on the condition of the frames and the type of lenses you are looking for. Eyewear can get pricey and this is an option for some people to alleviate some cost.

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Normal wear and tear on frames may not be enough to disqualify your frames for this. What is normal for you, however, may be a problem upon inspection by a professional. Tiny fractures and weak points are made through daily use and removing lenses can also stress them out. If a technician says that you should not reuse them, it is not to line their pockets. It is to save you money and trouble in the long run.

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Doctors have had patients ask about this for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, it is a favorite pair of frames that finally came back in style and you want to wear them again. In older patients, it can be vanity due to a lack of willingness to admit their vision is getting worse to friends. For many people in this economy, it is about saving money. This is why most people get their hackles up when they are told their frames are not suitable. It is understandable when you consider how much you paid for the frames in the first place.

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You do need to consider the fact that because they are not new frames, the lenses may be more expensive to cut. If you do not have a backup pair then your frames would be manipulated to get the lenses out for tracing, lenses placed back in means another manipulation, and then finally the new frames will be put in. This puts wear and tear on your frames as well. If you just love your frames, look for a pair that is similar and reasonably priced if yours are not compatible