Retro Sun 043

Retro Sun 043 Prescription Sunglasses

If you wear glasses, prescription sunglasses are the easiest upgrade you can make. The Retro Sun 043 is a pair of unisex full-rim rectangular sunglasses, sized 56-16-140, in Blue, Brown or Purple. It can be made with your prescription, so you can see clearly and keep the sun out at the same time. It belongs to the Retro Collection.

Choosing your Retro Sun 043 colour

Blue. Blue is a clear, easy-to-wear blue. It is shown with gradient lenses. It looks great with blue or grey eyes and pairs easily with denim and white.

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

Purple. Purple is a rich purple. It is shown with gradient lenses. 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.

Shape and style

Rectangular lenses suit round and oval faces, adding a bit of definition. A bar across the top of the bridge gives the frame a classic aviator touch and adds strength to the front.

The Retro Sun 043 is an easy everyday pair of prescription sunglasses for driving, walking and weekends outdoors.

How to wear it

Easy to wear with almost anything, from beachwear to a smart jacket.

How it fits

At 56mm per lens, it is a generous size, a good pick if standard frames feel tight. The 16mm bridge is on the narrow side. The 140mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 128mm.

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.

Prescription lenses for the Retro Sun 043

The Retro Sun 043 can be made with any of these lens types:

• Single vision: one prescription across the whole lens, for distance, reading or the computer.
• Varifocal: near, intermediate and distance in one lens, with no visible line.
• Bifocal: a separate reading segment in the lower part of the lens.
• Ready readers: simple magnification if you just need help with close work.

At 45mm, the lens depth is deeper than most frames in our range, so varifocal lenses have lots of room. Want lighter lenses? A high-index lens is thinner than standard plastic. Pair it with an anti-reflective coating for less glare when you drive after dark.

Before you order

Make sure your prescription is in date; most adults in the UK are advised to have an eye test every two years, and your optician will tell you if you need one sooner. You will also need your PD, which tells our lab where to centre the lenses. With those two things ready, ordering takes a few minutes: choose your colour, pick your lenses, enter your details and you are done.

Made for you in our UK lab

Pick your colour and lenses, add your prescription and PD, and our UK lab cuts your lenses and fits them into your Retro Sun 043. Every pair is checked before it leaves us.

A little care goes a long way

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.

Your questions, answered

Can I get the Retro Sun 043 with my prescription?

Yes. Choose single vision, varifocal, bifocal or ready reader lenses when you order.

Can I get varifocal lenses in the Retro Sun 043?

Yes. The 45mm lens depth gives varifocal lenses enough height for all three vision zones.

Is it a large frame?

Yes. With 56mm lenses it suits wider faces.

Will it suit a narrow nose?

Yes. The 16mm bridge is designed for slimmer noses.

Who glazes my lenses?

Our own optical lab in the UK. Your lenses are made to your prescription and fitted into the frame before your glasses are sent to you.

Want to compare? See more prescription sunglasses.