The Arnie

The Arnie Prescription Glasses

A round frame is an easy way to add a little character. The Arnie is a men’s full-rim round frame, sized 50-20-145, in Blue, Green or Grey. You can order it with single vision, varifocal or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. You will find it in our Original Penguin collection.

Which colour is you?

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

Green. The Green version is green tortoiseshell. It feels fresh and a little bit different, which is exactly why people notice it.

Grey. In Grey, the frame is grey tortoiseshell. It is cool, modern and understated, and it suits grey or silver hair especially well.

Still torn? Think about what you wear on an ordinary weekday, not on a night out. That is the colour you will be happiest with.

About The Arnie design

Round frames soften angular features, so they are a great match for square and heart-shaped faces. The colour fades from darker at the top to lighter at the bottom, which gives the frame depth and keeps it from looking heavy.

Whether it is your main pair or a spare, The Arnie is easy to live with.

How to wear it

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

With 50mm lenses, this is a compact frame that suits smaller faces. The 20mm bridge is wider than average, which suits a broader nose bridge. The 145mm arms are on the longer side, which suits larger heads. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 120mm.

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.

Lens options for The Arnie

Pick the lenses that match your prescription:

• 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.

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.

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 The Arnie. 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

Is it a small frame?

Yes. With 50mm lenses it suits smaller faces.

Can I wear The Arnie for driving?

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

Will it suit a wider nose bridge?

Yes. The 20mm bridge is wider than most frames.

What does the colour fade look like?

The colour is darker at the top of the frame and becomes lighter towards the bottom.

Where are my lenses made?

In our UK optical lab. They are cut to your prescription, fitted into your frame and checked before they are sent out.

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