Retro Sun 033

Retro Sun 033 Prescription Sunglasses

Good sunglasses keep the glare out. Prescription ones let you see the view as well. The Retro Sun 033 is a pair of unisex full-rim cat-eye sunglasses, sized 52-15-140, in Matt Black, Matt Burgundy or Matt 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.

Which colour is you?

Matt Black. The Matt Black version is black that fades to crystal. 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 Burgundy. Matt Burgundy keeps things simple. It adds warmth without being too bright, and it suits most skin tones.

Matt Purple. In Matt Purple, the frame is navy that fades to lilac. It is shown with grey lenses. It is softer than it sounds and looks lovely with grey or silver hair.

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

About the Retro Sun 033 design

The upswept outer corners suit round, oval and square faces especially well, giving the face a gentle lift. The colour fades from darker at the top to lighter at the bottom, which gives the frame depth and keeps it from looking heavy.

A crystal front looks modern and light, and it goes with everything.

The Retro Sun 033 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.

Frame size and fit

At 52mm per lens, it sits in the medium range, the most common adult fit. The 15mm bridge is narrow, so it sits securely on a slimmer nose. The 140mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 119mm.

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 033

The Retro Sun 033 can be made with any of these lens types:

• 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 41mm, 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.

From our lab to you

Every pair is made to order in our own UK lab. Your lenses are cut to your prescription, fitted into your Retro Sun 033 and checked by our technicians before they are sent out.

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.

Questions we often get

Can I get the Retro Sun 033 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 033?

Yes. The 41mm lens depth gives varifocal lenses enough height for all three vision zones.

What size is it?

It is size 52-15-140: 52mm lens width, 15mm bridge and 140mm arms, a medium fit.

Will it suit a narrow nose?

Yes. The 15mm 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.

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