DEL198

DEL198 Prescription Glasses

If you like structure but not sharp angles, a soft square is the sweet spot. The DEL198 is a unisex full-rim soft square frame, sized 53-17-140, in Crystal Pink, Matt Purple or Red. You can order it with single vision, varifocal or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It is part of our Delancy collection.

Choosing your DEL198 colour

Crystal Pink. The Crystal Pink version is pink tortoiseshell. It keeps the look soft and understated, and it works especially well on fair skin.

Matt Purple. The Matt Purple version is purple tortoiseshell. It is softer than it sounds and looks lovely with grey or silver hair.

Red. In Red, the frame is red tortoiseshell. It looks great with neutral outfits and a bold lip.

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 DEL198 design

The softened corners suit round, oval and heart-shaped faces, adding a little shape without looking severe.

The DEL198 is a great everyday frame: smart enough for work and relaxed enough for the weekend.

Styling tips

Keep the rest of your look simple and let the frame do the talking. It works just as well with workwear as it does with weekend clothes.

Frame size and fit

The 53mm lenses make this a medium frame that suits most faces. The 17mm bridge is average. The 140mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 123mm.

The easiest way to check is against glasses you already love. Most frames show their size inside the arm; if yours are close to these, you are in safe territory.

Lens options for the DEL198

Choose the lens type that suits how you use your glasses:

• 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.

At 41mm, the lens depth is deeper than most frames in our range, so varifocal lenses have lots 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

Pick your colour and lenses, add your prescription and PD, and our UK lab cuts your lenses and fits them into your DEL198. Every pair is checked before it leaves us.

A little care goes a long way

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.

Questions we often get

Can I get varifocal lenses in the DEL198?

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

Can I wear the DEL198 for driving?

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

What size is it?

It is size 53-17-140: 53mm lens width, 17mm bridge and 140mm arms, a medium fit.

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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