Universal Eyewear Palm Springs

Universal Eyewear Palm Springs Prescription Glasses

Rectangular glasses add a little structure to the face without any fuss. The Universal Eyewear Palm Springs is a unisex full-rim metal rectangular frame, sized 52-17-130, in Brown, Burgundy or Lilac. You can order it with single vision, varifocal or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. You will find it in our Universal Eyewear Collection.

Which colour is you?

Brown. Brown is a warm, earthy brown. It flatters warm and olive skin and works with almost any outfit.

Burgundy. Burgundy is a deep wine red. It is rich and confident, and it looks stunning with dark hair.

Lilac. Lilac is a soft, pale purple. It adds a confident touch of colour and suits fair and cool skin tones.

Each colour is shown in the gallery, so you can compare them side by side before you decide.

Design details

Rectangular lenses suit round and oval faces, adding a bit of definition. Take a look at the arms: the detailing there is what makes this frame special.

The slim metal construction keeps it light and neat, and it is easy for an optician to adjust.

The Universal Eyewear Palm Springs is a great everyday frame: smart enough for work and relaxed enough for the weekend.

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.

Size and fit

The 52mm lenses make this a medium frame that suits most faces. The 17mm bridge is average. The 130mm arms are a little shorter than standard. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 121mm.

To check the fit, look at the three numbers printed inside the arm of glasses you already own. If they are within two or three millimetres, this frame should feel similar.

Lens options for the Universal Eyewear Palm Springs

Your optician’s prescription will usually tell you which of these you need:

• 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.

With a 29mm lens depth the lenses are slim, so single vision or bifocal lenses are the best match. If your prescription is high, a high-index lens keeps things thin. An anti-reflective, scratch-resistant coating is a sensible extra for everyday wear.

Ordering online is simple

You need a valid prescription from your optician and your pupillary distance (PD), the distance between your pupils. Many opticians include your PD on the prescription; if yours does not, just ask for it. Choose your colour, pick your lens type, enter your details and add any lens upgrades. If you are unsure about size, compare the measurements above with a pair you already wear.

How your glasses are made

Every pair is made to order in our own UK lab. Your lenses are cut to your prescription, fitted into your Universal Eyewear Palm Springs and checked by our technicians before they are sent out.

A little care goes a long way

Clean your lenses with a microfibre cloth rather than your jumper, keep them in their case when they are in your bag, and do not leave them on a sunny car dashboard. Our lens care guide has more tips.

Questions we often get

Is the Universal Eyewear Palm Springs suitable for varifocals?

The 29mm lens depth is fairly shallow, so single vision or bifocal lenses usually work better.

Can I use the Universal Eyewear Palm Springs as computer glasses?

Yes. Single vision lenses set to your screen distance work well for desk work.

What size is it?

It is size 52-17-130: 52mm lens width, 17mm bridge and 130mm arms, a medium fit.

Where are my lenses made?

In our UK optical lab. They are cut to your prescription, fitted into your frame and checked before they are sent out.

Want to compare? See more prescription glasses.