Matrix 843

Matrix 843 Prescription Glasses

Not quite round, not quite square, and that is exactly why this shape works on so many faces. The Matrix 843 is a men’s full-rim rounded square frame, sized 53-19-145, in Black or Blue. You can order it with single vision, varifocal or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It belongs to the Matrix collection.

Choosing your Matrix 843 colour

Black. Black is a deep, solid black. It defines the eyes and goes with every outfit you own.

Blue. In Blue, the frame is navy. It looks great with blue or grey eyes and pairs easily with denim and white.

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

The details

The rounded corners and straight lines balance most face shapes, especially oval, square and heart-shaped faces. Look for the little studs at the corners, a classic detail that lifts the whole frame.

Whether it is your main pair or a spare, the Matrix 843 is easy to live with.

Styling tips

Short hair and a clean shave make the frame shape stand out; with longer hair or a beard it reads as more relaxed.

Size and fit

The 53mm lenses make this a medium frame that suits most faces. The 19mm bridge is a little wider than average. The 145mm arms are on the longer side, which suits larger heads. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 125mm.

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 Matrix 843

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 stronger prescription, a thinner high-index lens keeps the edges slim, and an anti-reflective coating cuts reflections from screens and street lights.

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

Pick your colour and lenses, add your prescription and PD, and our UK lab cuts your lenses and fits them into your Matrix 843. Every pair is checked before it leaves us.

Keep them looking new

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.

FAQs

What size is it?

It is size 53-19-145: 53mm lens width, 19mm bridge and 145mm arms, a medium fit.

Can I wear the Matrix 843 for driving?

Yes. Single vision or varifocal lenses work well for driving, and an anti-reflective coating helps cut glare from headlights at night.

Do you make the lenses yourselves?

Yes. Every pair is made to order in our UK optical lab, where your lenses are cut to your prescription and fitted into your frame.

Want to compare? See more men’s glasses and prescription glasses.