Wallis

Wallis Prescription Glasses

Round frames soften the face in a way square ones just cannot. The Wallis is a unisex full-rim round frame, sized 46-20-145, in Black, Blue Tort, Crystal or Tort. You can order it with single vision, progressive or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It is part of our Walter & Herbert collection.

Choosing your Wallis colour

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

Blue Tort. Blue Tort is a blue-toned tortoiseshell. It is a classic that looks relaxed and a little bit vintage.

Crystal. In Crystal, the frame is crystal clear. It is a fresh, modern choice that suits almost any skin tone.

Tort. In Tort, the frame is tortoiseshell. It flatters warm and olive skin and works with almost any outfit.

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

Design details

Round frames soften angular features, so they are a great match for square and heart-shaped faces. A crystal front looks modern and light, and it goes with everything.

The translucent finish lets light through, so the frame looks lighter and softer than a solid colour. Tortoiseshell arms add warmth and a classic finishing touch.

It is the kind of frame that works with most outfits, which makes the Wallis an easy pick for everyday wear. The Wallis also makes a handy spare pair for the car or the office.

Wearing it every day

It works with workwear and weekend clothes alike, which is exactly what you want from an everyday frame.

Size and fit

With 46mm 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 112mm.

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.

Lens options for the Wallis

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.

If your prescription is on the stronger side, a thinner high-index lens keeps the edges neat, and an anti-reflective coating means fewer distracting reflections on screens and at night.

Ordering online is easier than you think

All you need is a current prescription from your optometrist and your pupillary distance (PD), the distance between your pupils. Your PD is often written on your prescription; if it is not, ask your optometrist for it. Pick your colour, choose your lens type, enter your details and add any lens upgrades. If you are not sure about sizing, compare the measurements above with a pair you already own. It only takes a minute and saves any guesswork.

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 Wallis 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.

Questions we often get

Is it a small frame?

Yes. With 46mm lenses it suits smaller faces.

Can I wear the Wallis for driving?

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

Will it suit a wider nose bridge?

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

Is it unisex?

Yes. It suits men and women.

What does crystal mean?

A clear, see-through 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 prescription glasses.