DEL157

DEL157 Prescription Glasses

Soft corners take the edge off a square shape and make it easy to wear every day. The DEL157 is a unisex full-rim soft square frame, sized 53-17-138, in Black/Gold or Purple/Gold. You can order it with single vision, varifocal or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. You will find it in our Delancy collection.

Black/Gold or Purple/Gold?

Black/Gold. Black/Gold pairs black with gold. It is the safest choice if you only want one pair, and it never looks out of place.

Purple/Gold. Purple/Gold pairs purple with gold. It gives a polished, classic finish that never looks loud.

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.

Shape and style

The softened corners suit round, oval and heart-shaped faces, adding a little shape without looking severe. Being semi-rimless, it keeps a defined top line while the lower half of the lens stays open and light.

The arms carry a decorative pattern that adds a bit of jewellery to the frame. The patterned finish means no two angles look quite the same.

Whether it is your main pair or a spare, the DEL157 is easy to live with.

How to wear it

Choose the colour closest to what you wear most and it will go with almost everything.

Size and fit

The 53mm lenses make this a medium frame that suits most faces. The 17mm bridge is average. The 138mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 123mm.

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 DEL157

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.

The 39mm lens depth gives varifocal lenses plenty of room. If your prescription is high, a high-index lens keeps things thin. An anti-reflective, scratch-resistant coating is a sensible extra for everyday wear.

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

Every pair is made to order in our own UK lab. Your lenses are cut to your prescription, fitted into your DEL157 and checked by our technicians before they are sent out.

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

Can I get varifocal lenses in the DEL157?

Yes. The 39mm lens depth gives varifocal lenses enough height for all three vision zones.

Is the DEL157 comfortable for all-day wear?

Yes. It is a lightweight frame, and a thinner lens for a stronger prescription keeps the weight down even further.

What size is it?

It is size 53-17-138: 53mm lens width, 17mm bridge and 138mm arms, a medium fit.

What does semi-rimless mean?

The frame runs along the top of the lenses only. The lower edge is held by a fine line, so the bottom of the lens is open.

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.

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