W53

W53 Prescription Sunglasses

If you wear glasses, prescription sunglasses are the easiest upgrade you can make. The W53 is a pair of unisex full-rim square sunglasses, sized 51-18-140, in Black. 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 Solo range.

The colour

Black. Black is a deep, solid black. It is shown with grey lenses. It looks sharp at work and just as good with jeans at the weekend.

Shape and style

Square lenses add structure to round and oval faces and make features look more defined.

Keep the W53 in the car, take it to the beach or wear it on your lunch break; it is ready for bright summer days.

Styling tips

Keep a pair in the car and another in your bag and you will never squint at the glare again.

How it fits

At 51mm per lens, it sits in the medium range, the most common adult fit. The 18mm bridge is average. The 140mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 120mm.

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 W53

The W53 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.

The 38mm lens depth gives varifocal lenses plenty of room. Want lighter lenses? A high-index lens is thinner than standard plastic. Pair it with an anti-reflective coating for less glare when you drive after dark.

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.

From our lab to you

Your W53 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.

Keep them looking new

Clean your lenses with a microfibre cloth rather than your jumper, keep them in their case when they are in your bag, and do not leave them on a sunny car dashboard. Our lens care guide has more tips.

Everyday wear

Good everyday glasses should be comfortable from breakfast to bedtime. Light materials, a secure fit and a classic look all help, and this frame ticks those boxes. Add the right lenses and it will handle screens, reading and driving with ease.

Questions we often get

Can I get the W53 with my prescription?

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

Can I get varifocal lenses in the W53?

Yes. The 38mm lens depth gives varifocal lenses enough height for all three vision zones.

What size is it?

It is size 51-18-140: 51mm lens width, 18mm bridge and 140mm arms, a medium fit.

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 prescription sunglasses.