Planet 59

Planet 59 Prescription Glasses

A softly squared frame is one of the most versatile shapes around. The Planet 59 is a unisex full-rim plastic soft square frame in Grey/Silver, Shiny Black/Sil or Purple Mix. 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?

Grey/Silver. Grey/Silver mixes grey and silver. It is a great match for cooler skin tones and a crisp, tidy look.

Shiny Black/Sil. Shiny Black/Sil is a good everyday shade. It is the safest choice if you only want one pair, and it never looks out of place.

Purple Mix. Purple Mix keeps things simple. It brings a little personality without overpowering your features.

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.

Design details

The softened corners suit round, oval and heart-shaped faces, adding a little shape without looking severe. The fine metal arms keep the weight down and look neat from the side.

The plastic frame is light on the nose and comfortable for all-day wear.

The Planet 59 is a great everyday frame: smart enough for work and relaxed enough for the weekend.

Wearing it every day

Because it is unisex, it is easy to share the look across the household. Pick the colour that matches your wardrobe rather than worrying about who it is designed for.

Size and fit

At 53mm per lens, it sits in the medium range, the most common adult fit.

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 59

Your optician’s prescription will usually tell you which of these you need:

• 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.

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.

What you will need

Have your prescription to hand before you start. It shows the sphere, cylinder and axis for each eye, and sometimes your PD. If the PD is missing, your optician can give it to you. Then choose your colour and lens type, enter your prescription and add any extras, such as thinner lenses or a coating. You can check everything in your basket before you pay.

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 Planet 59. 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 unisex?

Yes. It suits men and women.

Can I use the Planet 59 as computer glasses?

Yes. Single vision lenses set to your screen distance, or varifocals if you also need distance vision, both work well for desk work.

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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