Planet 49

Planet 49 Prescription Glasses

If you want glasses that look smart and get out of the way, a rectangle is hard to beat. The Planet 49 is a unisex full-rim plastic rectangular frame in Tortoise, Black or Matt Black. You can order it with single vision, varifocal or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It is part of our Planet collection.

Which colour is you?

Tortoise. Tortoise is a classic tortoiseshell. It is easy to wear and suits most outfits.

Black. Black is a deep, solid black. It is the safest choice if you only want one pair, and it never looks out of place.

Matt Black. Matt Black is a soft, non-shiny black. It defines the eyes and goes with every outfit you own.

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

Why you will like it

Rectangular lenses suit round and oval faces, adding a bit of definition. Plastic keeps the weight down and allows richer, deeper colour than metal.

It is the kind of frame that works with most outfits, which makes the Planet 49 an easy pick for everyday wear. The Planet 49 also makes a handy spare pair for the car or the office.

Wearing it every day

It works with workwear and weekend clothes alike, which is exactly what you want from an everyday frame.

How it fits

With 50mm lenses, this is a compact frame that suits smaller faces.

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 Planet 49

Pick the lenses that match your prescription:

• 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.

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.

How your glasses are made

Every pair is made to order in our own UK lab. Your lenses are cut to your prescription, fitted into your Planet 49 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.

Everyday wear

Good everyday glasses should be comfortable from breakfast to bedtime. Light materials, a secure fit and a classic look all help, and this frame ticks those boxes. Add the right lenses and it will handle screens, reading and driving with ease.

FAQs

Is it a small frame?

Yes. With 50mm lenses it suits smaller faces.

Can I wear the Planet 49 for driving?

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

Is it unisex?

Yes. It suits men and women.

What is havana or tortoiseshell?

A mottled pattern of browns and ambers, a classic eyewear finish.

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 prescription glasses.