Solo 052

Solo 052 Prescription Glasses

Rectangular frames are the dependable all-rounders of eyewear. The Solo 052 is a unisex full-rim metal rectangular frame, sized 48-18-135, in Black, Blue or Dark Gun. You can order it with single vision, varifocal or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It is part of our Solo collection.

Which colour is you?

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.

Blue. Blue is a clear, easy-to-wear blue. It is a fresh alternative to black that still looks professional.

Dark Gun. In Dark Gun, the frame is gunmetal. It is a quiet, professional finish that works with navy, charcoal and white.

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. The slim metal construction keeps it light and neat, and it is easy for an optician to adjust.

If you want a frame you can put on in the morning and forget about, the Solo 052 is a strong choice.

Wearing it every day

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

At 48mm per lens, it is on the smaller side, which is ideal if most frames feel too wide. The 18mm bridge is average. The 135mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 114mm.

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 Solo 052

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.

With a 29mm lens depth the lenses are slim, so single vision or bifocal lenses are the best match. 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.

Before you order

Make sure your prescription is in date; most adults in the UK are advised to have an eye test every two years, and your optician will tell you if you need one sooner. You will also need your PD, which tells our lab where to centre the lenses. With those two things ready, ordering takes a few minutes: choose your colour, pick your lenses, enter your details and you are done.

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 Solo 052 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.

Your questions, answered

Is the Solo 052 suitable for varifocals?

The 29mm lens depth is fairly shallow, so single vision or bifocal lenses usually work better.

Can I use the Solo 052 as computer glasses?

Yes. Single vision lenses set to your screen distance work well for desk work.

Is it a small frame?

Yes. With 48mm lenses it suits smaller faces.

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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