Bring the frame you love. Leave the lenses to us
Can I bring my own frame and have lenses fitted?
Which frames work, how it's priced, and how the process runs
A new frame bought online, a designer frame you collected, an old frame you're used to, a vintage bargain you dug up — a frame that didn't come from our store is just as welcome. Lenses only, with the same measurement and workmanship standard as a complete pair.
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Can I bring any frame at all?
All are welcome — we proceed once our licensed optometry staff have assessed the frame's condition
New frames bought online
Shopee, personal shoppers, overseas brands — bring in a new frame bought online and we can fit lenses to it. We still take the full set of measurements, so the lenses line up with your eyes rather than merely being slotted into the frame.
Designer and handmade frames
Designer and handmade frames such as Lindberg and ic! berlin are an adjustment and repair specialty of ours, and we handle plenty of rimless and screw-heavy constructions. We assess the structure before any disassembly, and treat every good frame with care. Beyond Visual is not an authorized agent for these brands; what we offer is adjustment, repair and lens fitting.
New lenses in an old frame
Your lens power changed, lenses scratched, but you can't bear to give up a frame you're used to? If the frame's condition allows, we can replace the lenses only — and straighten out a frame that has warped while we're at it.
Second-hand and vintage frames
Vintage frames need the most care — how far the material has aged varies enormously. We assess first, explain before we start, take on what can be done, and don't take chances for the sake of it.
How a bring-your-own-frame lens job works
Frame condition assessment
Our licensed optometry staff inspect the frame's material, structure and degree of ageing, and judges whether it is suitable for disassembly and edging.
Risks explained before we start
There is a risk of damage during disassembly and edging, particularly for frames that are years old or whose material has grown brittle. Where there is a risk of damage we tell you first, and only start once you agree. If the assessment says a frame isn't suitable, we will advise against it. If damage is caused by the frame's own aged material or fragile structure, we can't compensate for the frame itself; if the lenses have already been made, we charge for the lenses but not the fitting fee. If it's caused by an error on our part, we take responsibility.
Full vision exam and measurements
The same standard as a complete pair: the full exam, plus pupillary distance, fitting height, vertex distance and frame-fit measurements.
Choosing lenses and your quote
As a contracted ZEISS dealer and a HOYA dealer, we walk through the options against your needs and budget. The cost is the lens price plus a fitting fee that depends on the frame type; for the same frame type there is no extra charge because the frame came from elsewhere, and you get a clear quote before production.
Production and collection
Stock lenses take about 3–5 working days and made-to-order lenses about 7–10 working days. At collection you try them on in store to confirm the fit. We follow up within 2 weeks of collection; for glasses made at Beyond Visual, frame adjustments after collection are not charged separately, and replacing lenses is discussed case by case.
Whether a customer-supplied frame can be worked on is determined by the in-store assessment; the actual cost (lens price plus a fitting fee that depends on the frame type) is quoted and explained before production, and production begins only after the risk of damage has been explained and your consent obtained. If damage is caused by the frame's own aged material or fragile structure, we can't compensate for the frame itself; if the lenses have already been made, we charge for the lenses but not the fitting fee. If it's caused by an error on our part, we take responsibility.
Bring-your-own-frame lenses · FAQ
Q1. Can I bring a frame I bought online and have lenses fitted?
Yes. A new frame bought online, a designer frame, an old frame you have worn for years, a second-hand or vintage frame — all are welcome. Our licensed optometry staff first inspect the frame's condition and material and confirms the work can be done before we proceed. That step is there to protect your frame, not to turn you away.
Q2. How is a bring-your-own-frame lens job priced?
The cost is the lens price plus a fitting fee. Lenses are priced according to the brand and tier you choose (we are a contracted ZEISS dealer and a HOYA dealer); the fitting fee depends on the frame type, since full-rim, semi-rimless and rimless frames involve different work. For the same frame type, we do not charge more just because the frame wasn't bought here. You get a clear quote before production, and you can ask in store or over LINE.
Q3. Is there any risk in re-lensing an old or older-generation frame?
There is. Frame materials age and become brittle over time, and there is a risk of damage during removal and refitting. Our approach: for frames with aged material or a fragile structure, our licensed optometry staff assess the frame before disassembly, tell you about any risk of damage first, and only start once you agree. If the assessment says the frame isn't suitable, we will advise against it. If damage is caused by the frame's own aged material or fragile structure, we can't compensate for the frame itself; if the lenses have already been made, we charge for the lenses but not the fitting fee. If it's caused by an error on our part, we take responsibility.
Q4. If I only need lenses, do you still do the full exam?
Yes. The standard is identical whether the frame is yours or chosen in store: the full vision exam plus the dispensing measurements (pupillary distance, fitting height, vertex distance, frame fit) — nothing is skipped. Whether the lenses turn out right depends largely on the measurements, and that is precisely the most important part of a lenses-only job.
Xinzhuang 02-2206-6700 | Banqiao 02-2253-1246
About the author and sources
YoYo (Cheng Chia-Yu), Optometrist
Optometrist License No. 003309 | Graduate of Yuanpei University of Medical Technology | Lecturer, New Taipei City Optometrists Association
Lead optometrist at Beyond Visual Optometry × BiYang Optometry Clinic, specializing in clinical vision exams, binocular vision assessment, progressive lens fitting and children's myopia tracking.
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Sources
Vision exams are carried out by licensed optometry staff, within the scope of practice set out in Article 12 of the Optometrists Act listed above. Beyond Visual is a contracted ZEISS dealer and a HOYA dealer. How the fitting fee is set, which measurements we take, collection times and how damage is handled reflect current practice at our Xinzhuang and Banqiao stores; whether a frame can be worked on is decided by the in-store assessment. Last updated: October 20, 2026.
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