Visage VS178

Visage VS178 Prescription Sunglasses

Rectangular frames are the dependable all-rounders of eyewear. The Visage VS178 is a pair of women’s full-rim plastic rectangular sunglasses, sized 54-16-135, in Black or Havana. It can be made with your prescription, so you can see clearly and keep the sun out at the same time. It is part of our Visage collection.

Black or Havana?

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

Havana. Havana is a warm tortoiseshell. It is a classic that looks relaxed and a little bit vintage.

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 striped finish adds texture that changes as the light catches it.

Plastic keeps the weight down and allows richer, deeper colour than metal.

The Visage VS178 is an easy everyday pair of prescription sunglasses for driving, walking and weekends outdoors.

How to wear it

Pair them with a sundress and sandals for a beach day, or with a trench coat for a smart city look.

How it fits

The 54mm lenses put it at the upper end of medium. The 16mm bridge is on the narrow side. The 135mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 124mm.

To check the fit, look at the three numbers printed inside the arm of glasses you already own. If they are within two or three millimetres, this frame should feel similar.

Prescription lenses for the Visage VS178

The Visage VS178 can be made with any of these lens types:

• Single vision: one prescription across the whole lens, for distance, reading or the computer.
• Varifocal: near, intermediate and distance in one lens, with no visible line.
• Bifocal: a separate reading segment in the lower part of the lens.
• Ready readers: simple magnification if you just need help with close work.

At 41mm, the lens depth is deeper than most frames in our range, so varifocal lenses have lots of room. 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

Every pair is made to order in our own UK lab. Your lenses are cut to your prescription, fitted into your Visage VS178 and checked by our technicians before they are sent 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.

FAQs

Can I get the Visage VS178 with my prescription?

Yes. Choose single vision, varifocal, bifocal or ready reader lenses when you order.

Can I get varifocal lenses in the Visage VS178?

Yes. The 41mm lens depth gives varifocal lenses enough height for all three vision zones.

What size is it?

It is size 54-16-135: 54mm lens width, 16mm bridge and 135mm arms, a medium fit.

Will it suit a narrow nose?

Yes. The 16mm bridge is designed for slimmer noses.

Who glazes my lenses?

Our own optical lab in the UK. Your lenses are made to your prescription and fitted into the frame before your glasses are sent to you.

Want to compare? See more women’s glasses and prescription sunglasses.