Retro Sun 040 Stainless Steel

Retro Sun 040 Stainless Steel Prescription Sunglasses

Good sunglasses keep the glare out. Prescription ones let you see the view as well. The Retro Sun 040 Stainless Steel is a pair of unisex full-rim stainless steel aviator sunglasses, sized 55-18-140, in Gold or Silver. 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.

Gold or Silver?

Gold. Gold is a warm, soft gold. It is shown with gradient lenses. It is a warm, elegant choice that pairs nicely with earthy colours.

Silver. Silver is a clean, bright silver. It is shown with grey lenses. It is a quiet, professional finish that works with navy, charcoal and white.

If you are stuck between two, choose the one closest to the colours you wear most. You can always add a second pair later.

The details

The aviator shape suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces. Stainless steel is strong, light and resistant to corrosion, so the frame keeps its finish over time.

Keep the Retro Sun 040 Stainless Steel in the car, take it to the beach or wear it on your lunch break; it is ready for bright summer days.

Wearing it every day

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

Size and fit

At 55mm per lens, it is a generous size, a good pick if standard frames feel tight. The 18mm bridge is average. The 140mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 128mm.

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.

Prescription lenses for the Retro Sun 040 Stainless Steel

The Retro Sun 040 Stainless Steel can be made with any of these lens types:

• Varifocals if you want to see near and far without swapping glasses.
• Single vision for one task done well, such as driving, reading or screen work.
• Bifocals if you prefer a clearly defined reading area.
• Ready readers for straightforward close-up help.

At 42mm, 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.

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.

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 040 Stainless Steel. Every pair is checked before it leaves us.

A little care goes a long way

Use lens spray and a soft cloth, fold the arms before putting your glasses down, and store them in a hard case. Our guide to looking after your lenses covers the rest.

Questions we often get

Can I get the Retro Sun 040 Stainless Steel 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 040 Stainless Steel?

Yes. The 42mm lens depth gives varifocal lenses enough height for all three vision zones.

Is it a large frame?

Yes. With 55mm lenses it suits wider faces.

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.

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