Solo 840

Solo 840 Prescription Glasses

Round frames soften the face in a way square ones just cannot. The Solo 840 is a unisex full-rim round frame, sized 49-21-140, in Grey, Crystal or Crystal Pink. You can order it with single vision, varifocal or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It is part of our Solo range.

Which colour is you?

Grey. In Grey, the frame is grey crystal. It is cool, modern and understated, and it suits grey or silver hair especially well.

Crystal. The Crystal version is crystal clear. It keeps the look soft and understated, and it works especially well on fair skin.

Crystal Pink. Crystal Pink is a good everyday shade. It blends in rather than stands out, which many people find easy to wear every day.

Still torn? Think about what you wear on an ordinary weekday, not on a night out. That is the colour you will be happiest with.

Shape and style

Round frames soften angular features, so they are a great match for square and heart-shaped faces. A crystal front looks modern and light, and it goes with everything.

It is the kind of frame that works with most outfits, which makes the Solo 840 an easy pick for everyday wear.

Styling tips

Keep the rest of your look simple and let the frame do the talking. It works just as well with workwear as it does with weekend clothes.

How it fits

Brand	Solo
Colours	Grey, Crystal, Crystal Pink
Frame size	49-21-140 mm (lens width, bridge, arm length)
Lens depth	44 mm

With 49mm lenses, this is a compact frame that suits smaller faces. The 21mm bridge is wider than average, which suits a broader nose bridge. The 140mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 119mm.

Not sure about sizing? Compare these numbers with the ones on the inside arm of a pair that fits you well. A difference of two or three millimetres or less usually means a similar fit.

Lens options for the Solo 840

Choose the lens type that suits how you use your glasses:

• Single vision: the same prescription from edge to edge.
• Bifocal: distance at the top and a reading segment at the bottom.
• Varifocal: a smooth change from distance to reading, with no line.
• Ready readers: a fixed magnification for books, phones and screens.

At 44mm, the lens depth is deeper than most frames in our range, so varifocal lenses have lots of room. With a stronger prescription, a thinner high-index lens keeps the edges slim, and an anti-reflective coating cuts reflections from screens and street lights.

What you will need

Have your prescription to hand before you start. It shows the sphere, cylinder and axis for each eye, and sometimes your PD. If the PD is missing, your optician can give it to you. Then choose your colour and lens type, enter your prescription and add any extras, such as thinner lenses or a coating. You can check everything in your basket before you pay.

How your glasses are made

Pick your colour and lenses, add your prescription and PD, and our UK lab cuts your lenses and fits them into your Solo 840. Every pair is checked before it leaves us.

Looking after them

Rinse off any grit before you wipe, dry the lenses with a clean microfibre cloth, and take your glasses off with both hands so the arms stay aligned. See our lens care guide for more.

FAQs

Can I get varifocal lenses in the Solo 840?

Yes. The 44mm lens depth gives varifocal lenses enough height for all three vision zones.

Is the Solo 840 comfortable for all-day wear?

Yes. It is a lightweight frame, and a thinner lens for a stronger prescription keeps the weight down even further.

Is it a small frame?

Yes. With 49mm lenses it suits smaller faces.

Will it suit a wider nose bridge?

Yes. The 21mm bridge is wider than most frames.

What does crystal mean?

A clear, see-through finish.

Do you make the lenses yourselves?

Yes. Every pair is made to order in our UK optical lab, where your lenses are cut to your prescription and fitted into your frame.

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