Solo 588 (half eye)

Solo 588 (half eye) Prescription Glasses

A clean rectangular frame works at the office, at home and everywhere in between. The Solo 588 (half eye) is a unisex full-rim metal rectangular frame, sized 50-20-145, in Black, Bronze, Gold 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.

4 colours to choose from

Black. Black is a deep, solid black. Black suits every hair colour and frames the face with confidence.

Bronze. Bronze is a warm, brownish metallic finish. It gives a polished, classic finish that never looks loud.

Gold. Gold is a warm, soft gold. It suits warm and olive skin tones beautifully.

Dark Gun. The Dark Gun version is gunmetal. It is a great match for cooler skin tones and a crisp, tidy look.

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

Shape and style

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.

It is the kind of frame that works with most outfits, which makes the Solo 588 (half eye) an easy pick for everyday wear.

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.

How it fits

With 50mm lenses, this is a compact frame that suits smaller faces. The 20mm bridge is wider than average, which suits a broader nose bridge. The 145mm arms are on the longer side, which suits larger heads. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 120mm.

Not sure about sizing? Compare these numbers with the ones on the inside arm of a pair that fits you well. A difference of two or three millimetres or less usually means a similar fit.

Lens options for the Solo 588 (half eye)

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.

With a 25mm lens depth the lenses are slim, so single vision or bifocal lenses are the best match. 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.

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.

From our lab to you

Every pair is made to order in our own UK lab. Your lenses are cut to your prescription, fitted into your Solo 588 (half eye) 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.

FAQs

Is the Solo 588 (half eye) suitable for varifocals?

The 25mm lens depth is fairly shallow, so single vision or bifocal lenses usually work better.

Is the Solo 588 (half eye) comfortable for all-day wear?

Yes. It is a lightweight frame, and a thinner lens for a stronger prescription keeps the weight down even further.

Is it a small frame?

Yes. With 50mm lenses it suits smaller faces.

Will it suit a wider nose bridge?

Yes. The 20mm bridge is wider than most frames.

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.

Want to compare? See more prescription glasses.