2024 Walmart Guide: Lens Services – Including Lens Replacement in New Frames and More

Walmart offers Vision Centers inside its stores for easy and affordable access to eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses.

If you buy new frames, will Walmart replace your lenses? Here’s what I came up with after some digging:

Will Walmart Put Old Lenses In New Frames?

Walmart Vision Centers have the ability to replace prescription lenses with new frames beginning in 2022. Additionally, Walmart can also install new lenses into old frames, as long as the frames are of the same size. The price of this service is free when purchasing either the frames or lenses from Walmart.

What is the cost?

Your local Walmart Vision Center may be willing to change your lens frames for you at no additional cost. For the lenses to change, you need to pay for them at Walmart Vision Center.

Does Walmart Put Old Lenses into New Frames If My Lenses are Damaged?

Walmart Vision Center does not replace prescription lenses if they are damaged.

If your local Walmart offers to put old lenses into new frames, the lenses must be in good condition and free of any damage, like chips or cracks in the glass.

Walmart to Replace Old Frames with New Lenses

Some Walmarts will put new prescription lenses in old frames, as long as one of the products was purchased from Walmart originally. But you should call your local Walmart Vision Center and ask, as this can vary from store to store.

What is the best way to find out if Walmart will replace my old lenses with new frames?

Ask the Vision Center in your Walmart to find out whether they will replace your lenses with new ones. You can search your zip code with the Walmart locator to locate your nearest Vision Center.

Further information is available in my posts regarding how long it takes Walmart to deliver glasses, Walmart Vision Center price, and if Walmart can repair glasses.

This will depend on the Walmart location. According to my local Walmart Vision Center, most Walmart Vision Centers will put old lenses in new frames, but other Walmart stores will not. It is best to call your local Walmart before going in.

You don’t have to pay extra for your lenses being put in new frames. However, you will need to purchase new frames from the Walmart Vision Center. They must match the size of the old frames.

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