The Glasses Basket

Wholesale Lens Glazing for Opticians

The Glasses Basket is a UK trade glazing lab based in London, supplying prescription lens glazing to opticians and optical practices nationwide. Approved partners send a frame or specify a prescription, and orders are glazed in a UK lab — single vision, bifocal and varifocal — then dispatched with job sheets and VAT invoices within 24–48 hours. Single-vision reglazes start from £19 and varifocals from £49, with coatings included — anti-reflective, scratch-resistant, UV and blue-light filter — and full wholesale pricing visible once an account is approved. Accounts are verified, and approval is typically within 24 hours, often within 4–6 hours. Practices can order glazing only, frames only, or a full frame-plus-glazing package, and track every job in real time through the partner dashboard. The service is operated from Wembley, London, and supplies opticians across the UK. To open a partner account, submit an application at lenses.theglassesbasket.com.

How much does trade lens glazing cost?

Single-vision reglazes start from £19 and varifocals from £49, with coatings included. The full wholesale price list is visible once your partner account is approved.

Who can open a trade account?

Registered opticians, optical practices and eyewear retailers. We verify GOC registration as part of approval, which is typically completed within 24 hours, often within 4–6 hours.

What lens types can you glaze?

Single vision, bifocal and varifocal lenses, fitted into any frame from our catalogue or your own supplied frame, including rimless, metal and plastic mounts.

How fast is turnaround?

Orders are glazed and dispatched within 24–48 hours of acceptance. Next-day delivery is available. Every order is tracked in real time from submission to dispatch in your partner dashboard.

Lens Pricing

Lens Glazing Prices

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Most popular

Single Vision

from £29

All Rx, AR coating included

Bifocal

from £35

D28/D35 segment, AR coating included

Progressive

from £49

Wide corridor, AR coating included

Photochromic

from £25

Light-reactive upgrade per pair

Solid Tint

from £8

All colours, per pair

Blue-light filter

from £12

Add-on to any lens type

All prices are per pair and exclude VAT. Approved partner accounts only.

Progressive Lens Collection

Price per lens · ex-VAT · Approved partner accounts only

Platinum

1.50 Infinity Platinum

Premium progressive — widest corridor · HC

£37.95

Gold

1.50 Infinity HD Gold

High-definition progressive lens · HC

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Silver

1.50 Ultra Plus

Mid-range progressive · HC coating · HC

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Bronze

1.50 Ultra View

Entry progressive · uncoated · UNC

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* TGB TREASURE BOX *

Lens TypePer Lens
1.50 Uncoated£0.31
1.50 MAR (Multi Anti-Reflective)£0.90
1.60 MAR£2.25

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Coating Guide

Lens Coatings Explained

Every lens we glaze is available with a choice of coating treatment. Select the right option for your patient when placing an order.

HC

Hard Coat

Scratch Resistant

A durable scratch-resistant surface treatment applied to the lens. Recommended for active wearers, children, and everyday use where handling is frequent.

UNC

Uncoated

Standard Lens

A plain optical lens without additional coating treatments. Suitable for budget-conscious prescriptions and basic vision correction needs.

MAR

MAR (HMC)

Multi Anti-Reflective

A hard multi-coat that reduces glare and surface reflections while adding scratch resistance. Sharper, clearer vision in all light conditions.

EC

Easy Clean

Hydrophobic Top Coat

A water- and smudge-repellent top layer that keeps lenses cleaner for longer and makes them effortless to wipe clean.

BC

Blue Cut

Blue Light Filter

Filters high-energy blue light from screens and LED lighting. Ideal for patients spending long hours on digital devices.

ED

Eye Drive

Gold / Night Drive Coating

A gold-tinted night-driving coating that cuts headlight glare and improves contrast in low light for safer, more comfortable night driving.

HNY

Honeycomb

Premium Multi-Layer

A premium multi-layer coating structure offering enhanced durability alongside strong anti-reflective performance.

What coatings provide

Anti-Reflective

Reduces glare and surface reflections for clearer vision in all light conditions.

Scratch Resistant

Hard surface coating that protects against everyday scratches and abrasions.

UV Protection

Filters harmful UVA and UVB rays to protect eyes from long-term sun damage.

Easy Clean

Hydrophobic top coat that repels water and smudges, making lenses easier to wipe clean.

Enhanced Visual Clarity

Premium optical performance with improved contrast and colour fidelity.

Lens Index

Materials & Thickness

~2.0mm edge

1.50

Standard

Everyday prescription range. Excellent optical clarity and great value. Available in all coating options.

~1.6mm edge

1.60

Mid-Index

Noticeably thinner and lighter than 1.50. Our most popular choice for moderate prescriptions.

~1.3mm edge

1.67

High-Index

Significantly thinner edges for stronger prescriptions. Ideal for ±4.00 SPH and above.

~1.0mm edge

1.74

Ultra-Thin

Thinnest lens available. For high prescriptions where comfort and aesthetics matter most.

The Colour Index

Tints & Sun Options

Specify tint colour and density on any glazing order. All tints are applied by our glazing partner to the finished lens before dispatch.

Solid Tints

Grey 85%

Brown 85%

Green 85%

Grey 50%

Brown 50%

Blue 50%

Rose 50%

Yellow 30%

Gradient Tints

Grey Gradient

Brown Gradient

Blue Gradient

Green Gradient

Mirror Coatings

Silver Mirror

Gold Mirror

Blue Mirror

Pink Mirror

Green Mirror

Red Mirror

How they look on the frame

Silver Mirror

Silver Mirror

Gold Mirror

Gold Mirror

Blue Mirror

Blue Mirror

Pink Mirror

Pink Mirror

Green Mirror

Green Mirror

Red Mirror

Red Mirror

Special Treatments

Photochromic

Light-reactive

Transitions automatically from clear indoors to dark in sunlight. Available in Grey and Brown. Darkens to ~80% tint outdoors, fades back in ~3 minutes.

Polarised

Glare-free

Eliminates horizontal glare from water, roads and snow. Superior visual comfort for driving and outdoor use. Available in Grey and Brown at 85% tint.

Transition

Light-reactive

Photochromic lenses that turn clear indoors and darken automatically in sunlight. Available in a wide range of colours — see the full colour options below.

Transition Colours

Photochromic (Transition) lenses are available in the following colours. Specify the colour on any glazing order.

Grey

Brown

Green

Sapphire

Amethyst

Amber

Emerald

Ruby

Process

How a Glazing Order Works

01

Place your order

Log in and complete the order form. Select lens type, material, coatings, and enter the full prescription per eye.

02

Owner review

We review every glazing order before accepting. If we need clarification, you'll hear from us within one working day.

03

Sent to glazing

Accepted orders are immediately forwarded to our UK-based glazing partner with a full job sheet and prescription.

04

Dispatch

Completed glazed frames are dispatched to your practice. Tracking details emailed on dispatch.

Ready to Order?

Access Our Full Glazing Service

Partner accounts only. Request access and you'll be approved and ordering within one working day.