{"id":1931,"date":"2023-07-20T09:10:07","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T13:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.warbyparker.com\/learn\/?p=1931"},"modified":"2026-04-02T03:12:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:12:37","slug":"how-often-should-you-get-new-glasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stage.warby.io\/learn\/how-often-should-you-get-new-glasses","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should You Get New Glasses?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Generally speaking, most people get new glasses<\/a> every one to two years. (It often depends on how frequently their insurance<\/a> provider covers a new pair.) But knowing how often to get new glasses isn\u2019t as straightforward as it might seem. Several factors might affect your glasses-buying frequency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s face it. Some people get excited (downright giddy, even) when it\u2019s time to buy new glasses. (Yes, this includes us.) But that\u2019s not the case for everyone. Some may see new glasses as an extra expense they\u2019d prefer to put off, and that\u2019s OK, too. But, as you can see, this makes the word \u201cshould\u201d in the question at hand rather subjective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll take a look at some of the reasons you might get new glasses more or less frequently than other folks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Factors That Can Influence When to Get New Glasses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your glasses are your key to clear vision. That\u2019s why prescription changes will likely always be the top factor guiding your new-glasses-buying decisions. But there are other things that might influence when you get new eyewear, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are five main factors that may impact when you decide to buy new glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Your Prescription<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We hope this one\u2019s a given, but if there\u2019s a change in your prescription, then it\u2019s likely time for new glasses. But how often should you get a new glasses prescription<\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most glasses prescriptions expire after one or two years<\/a>. At your exam, your eye doctor will let you know if there are changes in your prescription that warrant a shiny new pair of eyeglasses. If your prescription has little to no change, your doctor may say you can continue wearing your current pair if you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How frequently a prescription changes enough to require new glasses will vary from person to person. For instance, eyesight tends to change less frequently for someone in their 20s and 30s as their eyes have stopped growing. Young children or older adults may find their prescriptions changing more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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