Keep your favourite frame
Update your prescription without replacing the glasses you already like.
Send us your existing glasses and we’ll fit new German-designed prescription lenses, with prepaid shipping included both ways. Choose from single vision, multifocal, light-adaptive or prescription sunglass options.
Keep your existing frame, update your vision, and choose the lens options you actually need.
Update your prescription without replacing the glasses you already like.
A cost-effective way to see clearly again without buying a completely new pair.
Select clear, light-adaptive, multifocal or prescription sunglass options online.
City Optics is an optometrist-owned practice serving the Penrith community for over 30 years, now offering lens replacement Australia-wide.
Serving the Penrith community for over three decades.
A long-standing patient database built through local eye care.
Choose your lenses, send us your prescription, post your frame with our prepaid label, and we’ll fit and return your completed glasses.
Select your prescription type, lens option and package.
Upload your prescription, email it later, or contact our team if you need help.
We’ll email you a prepaid postage label, so you do not need to organise shipping yourself.
We review your frame and order details, then make and fit your new lenses.
Your completed glasses are returned to you, with return shipping included.
Choose your lens replacement options below. We'll review your prescription and frame before making your lenses.

For distance, reading, or computer glasses.
Choose this if your lenses are for one main viewing distance.

For distance and reading in one pair.
Choose this if you already wear multifocal lenses or need near and distance vision in one pair.
If there is a manufacturing or fitting issue with your lenses, we'll review it and remake them where appropriate.
Multifocals can take time to adapt. If they do not feel right, contact us within 30 days. We’ll review your prescription, frame fit and lens positioning. If we cannot find a suitable solution, we’ll refund the amount paid for your multifocal lens replacement order.
This helps us confirm the correct single vision lens type for your prescription.
For driving, TV, walking around and general distance vision.
Select Distance
For books, close work and near tasks.
Select Reading
For screen distance and desk work.
Select Computer
Upload your prescription and we'll confirm the best option before processing.
Select Not SureChoose your multifocal design. Higher-tier designs provide wider, more comfortable viewing zones for distance, intermediate and near tasks.
This step controls your multifocal viewing comfort. You’ll choose lens thickness, coatings and package options later.
Reliable everyday multifocal vision for distance, intermediate and near use.
Wider viewing zones for improved daily comfort and easier adaptation.
Our widest viewing zones for the most natural multifocal feel.
Choose whether you want regular clear lenses, lenses that darken outdoors, or prescription sunglasses.

Everyday clear prescription lenses for regular use.

Also known as photochromic lenses, they stay clear indoors and darken outdoors. Grey only for now.

Tinted or polarised prescription lenses for outdoor use.
This helps us check whether your existing frame is suitable and whether extra measurements may be needed before we make your lenses.
The lens is fully surrounded by the frame.
Select Full-RimThe lens is partially held by the frame, usually with a nylon cord.
Select Semi-RimlessThe lenses are drilled and held by screws or mounts.
Select Rimless
We'll review your frame and contact you if needed.
Select Not Sure
We may use them as a reference during review.
Select
Additional measurements may be needed.
Select
Demo lenses usually cannot be used as a reference.
Select
We'll assess your frame and contact you if needed.
SelectGrey is recommended for natural colour vision. Brown provides a warmer, higher-contrast view. Choose Other / Not sure if you prefer another option and we’ll confirm availability before production.
Natural colour vision and everyday sun protection.
Select Grey
Warmer contrast for driving and outdoor use.
Select Brown
We’ll confirm available colours before production.
SelectChoose the option that works best for you.
Upload a clear photo, scan, or PDF of your spectacle prescription.
Select UploadEnter your prescription values if you have them available.
Only choose this if you are confident entering your prescription values.
Select Manual EntryPlace your order now and email your prescription after checkout. We won’t make your lenses until your prescription has been received and reviewed.
Select Email LaterUpload a clear photo, scan, or PDF of your glasses prescription.
Please make sure your name, prescription values and prescription date are visible.
Only enter your prescription manually if you are confident the values are correct. Enter the values exactly as shown on your glasses prescription. If your prescription has a CYL value, please also enter the matching AXIS value. If you are unsure, upload your prescription instead.
SPH is required.
Axis is required when CYL is entered.
ADD is required for multifocal lenses.
SPH is required.
Axis is required when CYL is entered.
ADD is required for multifocal lenses.
PD is helpful if available, but it is not required to place your order. If we need PD or any additional measurements, we’ll contact you before processing your lenses.
For multifocal lenses, we may also confirm fitting height using your current lenses or contact you if extra measurements are needed.
This helps us confirm whether your prescription is current.
You can complete your order now and email your prescription to us after checkout. We won’t make your lenses until your prescription has been received and reviewed.
You can usually request your glasses prescription from your previous optometrist by calling or emailing them. Once you receive it, email it to online@cityoptics.com.au with your order number.
If your prescription is older or anything is unclear, we’ll contact you before making your lenses.
If your current prescription lenses are still in the frame, we may be able to measure them and use them as a reference. If anything is unclear, we’ll contact you before making your lenses.
Check your selections, final total and required acknowledgements before adding to cart.
Please check your selections before continuing.
Your order includes our Made-to-Prescription Assurance, 3-Month Prescription Change Warranty and 12-Month Lens Coating Warranty. We’ll review your prescription and frame before production and contact you if anything else is needed.
Your order includes prescription lenses fitted into your frame, prepaid shipping both ways, and an itemised invoice for health fund claiming.



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You already own the frame. We focus the cost on the lenses, fitting and delivery, so you can update your vision without paying for a completely new pair.
No need to pay for a new frame if the one you love is still suitable.
Choose the lens package that suits your needs before checkout.
Pick clear, light-adaptive, multifocal or sunglass lens options without in-store pressure.
You only pay for the lenses, fitting and delivery — not a completely new frame.
We use Stepper lenses for our lens replacement service, then review your prescription, lens choice and frame suitability before production.
Lenses supplied through Stepper
German-designed replacement lenses supplied through Stepper.
We review your prescription, selected lens option and frame suitability before production.
Your new lenses are edged and fitted to suit your eligible frame.
Your completed glasses are checked before being returned, with delivery included.
Your lenses are edged to suit your frame, fitted carefully, and checked before your completed glasses are returned.
Your order includes prescription support, frame review and lens coating protection.
If there is an issue with how your lenses are made or fitted, we’ll review it and remake them where appropriate.
If your optometrist changes your prescription within 3 months of your order, we’ll remake your lenses once in the same frame.
Your lenses are covered for coating or manufacturing faults under normal use.
These protections are in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
Most full-rim frames are suitable, but every frame is reviewed before production. Some old, brittle, damaged, previously repaired, rimless, semi-rimless or highly curved frames may require extra confirmation or may not be suitable.
Lens replacement involves removing your existing lenses and fitting new lenses into your current frame. We take reasonable care with every frame, but old, brittle, damaged, previously repaired, rimless, semi-rimless or fragile frames may be more likely to break during handling or fitting. If we believe your frame is unsuitable, we’ll contact you before proceeding.
Please contact us before sending valuable, sentimental, discontinued or irreplaceable frames.
Sometimes. Rimless frames require thinner lens materials and careful mounting, so Essential / 1.50 packages are not suitable. Please choose Plus or Premium. If your rimless frame has no usable lenses, we may request photos or extra confirmation before proceeding.
Sometimes. Curved or wraparound sunglasses may require special lens designs and may not be suitable for all prescriptions. We may request front and side photos before production.
Yes. Standard prepaid shipping both ways is included. We provide a prepaid label to send your frame to us, then return your completed glasses with tracking and signature on delivery.
Yes. Express prepaid shipping both ways is available at checkout for $15. Express speeds up transit time only; lens production, prescription review and fitting time remain the same.
Most orders are completed in 1–2 weeks from when we receive your frame and prescription. This includes order review, lens production, fitting and return delivery.
Express prepaid shipping is available at checkout and reduces transit time only. Complex prescriptions, multifocals, rimless frames or special-order lenses may take longer.
We only begin production after we receive your frame and confirm your prescription, frame suitability and lens selection. If we need photos, measurements or a different lens option, we’ll contact you before making your lenses.
We email you a prepaid shipping label. Please send your glasses in a hard case, protective box or well-padded parcel. If you are unsure how to safely post your frame, contact us before sending it.
Transit Protection is an optional $10 add-on that covers loss or damage in transit up to $500 while your frame and completed glasses are being shipped.
Transit Protection applies to parcels while in transit. It does not cover pre-existing frame damage, fragile frame condition, unsuitable frames, damage during lens fitting, or sentimental/irreplaceable value.
Transit Protection is optional. If your frame is valuable, designer, discontinued or difficult to replace, we recommend considering it or contacting us before ordering. Please do not send valuable, sentimental or irreplaceable frames without contacting us first.
No. Contact lens prescriptions and glasses prescriptions are different. Please provide your glasses prescription where possible. If you are unsure, upload a photo of your prescription or choose Email Prescription Later and we’ll review it before production.
You can choose Email Prescription Later and send your prescription after checkout. You can usually request your glasses prescription from your previous optometrist by calling or emailing them.
If your current prescription lenses are still in the frame, we may be able to measure them and use them as a reference during review. This may not replace an up-to-date glasses prescription, so we recommend providing your current glasses prescription wherever possible.
Choose Distance for driving, TV and general far vision. Choose Reading for books, phone use and close-up tasks. Choose Computer for desktop screens and desk work. If you are unsure, select Not Sure and we’ll review your order before production.
Sometimes, but please contact us first. Online multifocal lens replacement is best suited to frames that already contain multifocal lenses, because the existing lenses can help us confirm fitting height and positioning.
Multifocals can take time to adapt. If your new multifocals do not feel right, contact us within 30 days of receiving your completed glasses. We’ll review your prescription, frame fit and lens positioning, then work with you toward the best solution where appropriate.
A reasonable adaptation period may be required. Any remake applies to the same frame only, where appropriate.
If your optometrist changes your prescription within 3 months of your order, we’ll remake your lenses once in the same frame. You’ll need to provide the updated prescription.
This applies to the same frame and lens package. Upgrades or package changes may require a price difference.
Yes. Lens coatings are covered for 12 months against manufacturing faults such as peeling, crazing or delamination under normal use.
This does not cover scratches from normal wear, heat damage, chemical damage, improper cleaning, misuse, frame damage or frame failure.
Yes. These protections are provided in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
After payment confirmation, we’ll provide an itemised invoice you can submit to your health fund, where eligible. Claiming depends on your extras cover, annual limits, waiting periods and your fund’s claiming rules.
Keep the frame you already like and update the lenses with a simple, all-inclusive lens replacement service.