Matrix 847

Matrix 847 Prescription Glasses

If you want glasses that look smart and get out of the way, a rectangle is hard to beat. The Matrix 847 is a men’s full-rim rectangular frame, sized 58-17-150, in Matt Black, Matt Grey or Matt Navy. You can order it with single vision, progressive or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It is part of our Matrix collection.

Choosing your Matrix 847 colour

Matt Black. The Matt Black version is matte black. It looks sharp at work and just as good with jeans at the weekend.

Matt Grey. In Matt Grey, the frame is matte grey translucent. It is a great match for cooler skin tones and a crisp, tidy look.

Matt Navy. The Matt Navy version is matte navy. It is a fresh alternative to black that still looks professional.

If you are stuck between two, choose the one closest to the colours you wear most. You can always add a second pair later.

Why you will like it

Rectangular lenses suit round and oval faces, adding a bit of definition. The translucent finish lets light through, so the frame looks lighter and softer than a solid colour.

A matte finish gives the frame a soft, contemporary look.

The Matrix 847 is a great everyday frame: smart enough for work and relaxed enough for the weekend.

Styling tips

It looks sharp with a collared shirt and works just as well with a T-shirt. If you have a beard, a slightly bolder frame balances the face nicely.

Frame size and fit

At 58mm per lens, it is a generous size, a good pick if standard frames feel tight. The 17mm bridge is average. The 150mm arms are on the longer side, which suits larger heads. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 133mm.

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 Matrix 847

Choose the lens type that suits how you use your glasses:

• Single vision: one clear prescription across the whole lens.
• Bifocal: distance on top, a reading segment below.
• Progressive: smooth vision from near to far in one lens, no line.
• Ready readers: off-the-shelf magnification for books and screens.

Stronger prescription? A high-index lens keeps things thin and light. An anti-reflective, scratch-resistant coating is worth adding too, especially if you drive at night.

Before you order

Check that your prescription is current; an eye test every couple of years is a good habit, and your optometrist will tell you how often you need one. You will also need your PD, which tells the lab where to centre the lenses so you look through the right spot. With those two things in hand, ordering takes just a few minutes: choose your colour, pick your lenses, enter your details and you are done.

How your glasses are made

Once you have picked your colour and lens type and entered your prescription and PD, our UK optical lab makes your lenses, fits them into your Matrix 847 and sends the finished pair to you in Australia.

A little care goes a long way

Wipe your lenses with a microfibre cloth rather than the hem of your shirt, keep them in a case when they are in your bag, and never leave them on the dashboard on a hot day. Our lens care guide has a few more habits worth picking up.

FAQs

Is it a large frame?

Yes. With 58mm lenses it suits wider faces.

Can I wear the Matrix 847 for driving?

Yes. Single vision or progressive lenses work well for driving, and an anti-reflective coating helps cut glare from headlights at night.

What does matte mean?

A soft, non-shiny finish.

Where are my lenses made?

In our UK optical lab. They are cut to your prescription, fitted into your frame and then sent to you in Australia.

Not quite the one? Take a look at our men’s glasses and prescription glasses.