Retro Sun 037 Stainless Steel

Retro Sun 037 Stainless Steel Prescription Sunglasses

Good sunglasses keep the glare out. Prescription ones let you see the view as well. The Retro Sun 037 Stainless Steel is a pair of unisex full-rim stainless steel browline sunglasses, sized 53-18-140, in Matt Black, Matt Brown Mottle or Matt Navy. It can be made with your prescription, so you can see clearly and keep the sun out at the same time. You will find it in our Retro Collection.

3 colours to choose from

Matt Black. Matt Black is a soft, non-shiny black. It is shown with grey lenses. It is the safest choice if you only want one pair, and it never looks out of place.

Matt Brown Mottle. Matt Brown Mottle is a soft, mottled brown. It is a classic that looks relaxed and a little bit vintage.

Matt Navy. Matt Navy is a soft, non-shiny navy. It reads as smart and dark from a distance, with a little more personality up close.

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 stronger top line suits round, oval and heart-shaped faces, and it can make you look more awake. The tortoiseshell arms pair nicely with the front and give the frame a relaxed feel.

Stainless steel is strong, light and resistant to corrosion, so the frame keeps its finish over time.

The Retro Sun 037 Stainless Steel is an easy everyday pair of prescription sunglasses for driving, walking and weekends outdoors.

Styling tips

Keep a pair in the car and another in your bag and you will never squint at the glare again.

How it fits

The 53mm lenses make this a medium frame that suits most faces. The 18mm bridge is average. The 140mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 124mm.

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 037 Stainless Steel

The Retro Sun 037 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.

The 37mm lens depth works with single vision, bifocal and many varifocal lenses. 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.

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

Your Retro Sun 037 Stainless Steel is glazed in our UK-based lab. Once you have chosen your lenses and entered your prescription, we cut and fit the lenses and check the finished glasses before they go out.

Looking after them

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 037 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 037 Stainless Steel?

Yes. The 37mm lens depth gives varifocal lenses enough height for all three vision zones.

What size is it?

It is size 53-18-140: 53mm lens width, 18mm bridge and 140mm arms, a medium fit.

What is a browline frame?

A frame with a stronger top section that follows your eyebrows and a finer lower rim.

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.

Not quite the one? Take a look at our prescription sunglasses.