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.
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
1.50 Infinity Platinum
Premium progressive — widest corridor · HC
£37.95
1.50 Infinity HD Gold
High-definition progressive lens · HC
1.50 Ultra Plus
Mid-range progressive · HC coating · HC
1.50 Ultra View
Entry progressive · uncoated · UNC
* TGB TREASURE BOX *
| Lens Type | Per Lens |
|---|---|
| 1.50 Uncoated | £0.31 |
| 1.50 MAR (Multi Anti-Reflective) | £0.90 |
| 1.60 MAR | £2.25 |
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Approved partner accounts only
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.
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.
Uncoated
Standard Lens
A plain optical lens without additional coating treatments. Suitable for budget-conscious prescriptions and basic vision correction needs.
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.
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.
Blue Cut
Blue Light Filter
Filters high-energy blue light from screens and LED lighting. Ideal for patients spending long hours on digital devices.
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.
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
1.50
Standard
Everyday prescription range. Excellent optical clarity and great value. Available in all coating options.
1.60
Mid-Index
Noticeably thinner and lighter than 1.50. Our most popular choice for moderate prescriptions.
1.67
High-Index
Significantly thinner edges for stronger prescriptions. Ideal for ±4.00 SPH and above.
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

Gold Mirror

Blue Mirror

Pink Mirror

Green Mirror

Red Mirror
Special Treatments
Photochromic
Light-reactiveTransitions 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-freeEliminates 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-reactivePhotochromic 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
Place your order
Log in and complete the order form. Select lens type, material, coatings, and enter the full prescription per eye.
Owner review
We review every glazing order before accepting. If we need clarification, you'll hear from us within one working day.
Sent to glazing
Accepted orders are immediately forwarded to our UK-based glazing partner with a full job sheet and prescription.
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.
