Planet 71

Planet 71 Prescription Glasses

There is something calm and classic about an oval frame. The Planet 71 is a unisex full-rim plastic oval frame in Black, Grey or Dark Pink. You can order it with single vision, varifocal or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It belongs to the Planet collection.

Choosing your Planet 71 colour

Black. Black is a deep, solid black. It defines the eyes and goes with every outfit you own.

Grey. Grey is a soft, neutral grey. It is a great match for cooler skin tones and a crisp, tidy look.

Dark Pink. The Dark Pink version is translucent pink. It pairs nicely with neutrals, white and rose gold jewellery.

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

Shape and style

Oval lenses balance square and heart-shaped faces and keep the overall look soft. The translucent finish lets light through, so the frame looks lighter and softer than a solid colour.

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

If you want a frame you can put on in the morning and forget about, the Planet 71 is a strong choice.

Wearing it every day

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

Size and fit

At 52mm 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 71

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.

With a stronger prescription, a thinner high-index lens keeps the edges slim, and an anti-reflective coating cuts reflections from screens and street lights.

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

Your Planet 71 is glazed in our UK-based lab. Once you have chosen your lenses and entered your prescription, we cut and fit the lenses and check the finished glasses before they go out.

Looking after them

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.

Who it is for

This frame is a good fit for anyone who wants reliable everyday glasses without fuss. It works for long days at a desk, the school run, driving and catching up with friends, and it pairs with most wardrobes. If you are replacing an old pair, compare the measurements above with the glasses you wear now.

Questions we often get

Is it unisex?

Yes. It suits men and women.

Can I use the Planet 71 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.

Not quite the one? Take a look at our prescription glasses.