How to Replace Ray-Ban Lenses at Home (Without Damaging Your Frames)

Scratched Lenses? Don’t Ditch Your Favourite Ray-Bans Just Yet

Ray-Bans are built to last — but even legends take a beating. Whether your Aviators took a tumble, your Wayfarers survived a festival mosh pit, or your Clubmasters faced a rogue toddler’s grip, lens damage is inevitable.

The good news? You can swap out your Ray-Ban lenses from the comfort of your kitchen table — no optician visit required.

Here’s how.

What You’ll Need

• Your original Ray-Ban frame

• Replacement lenses (available here)

• A microfibre cloth

• A clean towel or soft workspace

• (Optional) Warm water or a hairdryer for stubborn fits

Step-by-Step: Replacing Ray-Ban Lenses

🕶️ For Wayfarers (RB2140 / RB2132)

1. Warm the Frame (Optional)

   Gently heat the front of the frame with a hairdryer for 10–15 seconds. This softens the acetate and makes the lens easier to remove.

2. Push the Lens Out

   With clean hands, apply light pressure from behind the lens (pushing from the nose bridge outwards). Work slowly to avoid stressing the frame.

3. Insert the New Lens

   Align the lens with the front of the frame and press it in evenly. You’ll hear a gentle snap when it’s seated correctly.

🕶️ For Aviators (RB3025)

1. Unscrew the Lens Screws

   These metal frames hold the lens in place with tiny screws near the bridge or hinges. Use a precision screwdriver to remove them.

2. Swap the Lens

   Gently remove the damaged lens and replace it with your new one.

3. Tighten Carefully

   Secure the screws without overtightening. Too much torque can strip the thread or crack the frame.

🕶️ For Clubmasters (RB3016)

1. Locate Screws Under the Browline

   Clubmasters hold the lenses using a screw underneath the rim. Remove it with care.

2. Replace the Lens

   Insert the new lens and realign the metal rim.

3. Tighten the Screw

   Again, secure the screw just enough to hold everything in place.

Pro Tips

✅ Work on a soft surface to avoid scratching lenses or damaging your frames

✅ If a lens feels stiff, warm the frame — don’t force it cold

✅ Always use original or high-quality compatible lenses for proper fit and UV protection

Where to Buy Genuine Ray-Ban Replacement Lenses in the UK

We stock authentic and compatible Ray-Ban lenses for dozens of models, including:

• Wayfarer RB2140

• New Wayfarer RB2132

• Aviator RB3025

• Justin RB4165

• Clubmaster RB3016

Browse our full Ray-Ban Replacement Parts Collection — with free UK shipping and easy returns.

Don’t Fancy DIY?

If you’d rather leave it to the pros, our repair services cover everything from lens swaps to hinge repairs — handled by experts who’ve worked on Ray-Bans since 1999.