Huxley

Huxley Prescription Glasses

Round glasses have a quiet, clever charm that never really goes out of style. The Huxley is a unisex full-rim round frame, sized 47-21-145, in Blue & Tort, C4 – Tort, Crystal Pink, Grey or Tort. You can order it with single vision, progressive or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It is part of our Walter & Herbert range.

5 colours to choose from

Blue & Tort. In Blue & Tort, the frame is blue and tortoiseshell. It is softer than black and suits brown, auburn and red hair.

C4 – Tort. The C4 – Tort version is tortoiseshell. It is a classic that looks relaxed and a little bit vintage.

Crystal Pink. Crystal Pink is easy to wear. It keeps the look soft and understated, and it works especially well on fair skin.

Grey. The Grey version is grey crystal. It goes with almost everything and never draws too much attention.

Tort. In Tort, the frame is tortoiseshell. It is softer than black and suits brown, auburn and red hair.

Still torn? Think about what you wear on an ordinary weekday, not on a night out. That is the colour you will be happiest with.

About the Huxley design

Round frames soften angular features, so they are a great match for square and heart-shaped faces. The crystal finish is clear and fresh, and it lets your features take centre stage.

The tortoiseshell arms pair nicely with the front and give the frame a relaxed feel.

Whether it is your main pair or a spare, the Huxley is easy to live with. The Huxley is an easy frame to wear every day.

How to wear it

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

Size and fit

With 47mm lenses, this is a compact frame that suits smaller faces. The 21mm 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 115mm.

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 Huxley

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.

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.

From our lab to you

Every pair is made to order. Our UK optical lab cuts your lenses to your prescription, fits them into your Huxley and then sends your glasses to you in Australia.

Keep them looking new

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 small frame?

Yes. With 47mm lenses it suits smaller faces.

Is the Huxley 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.

Will it suit a wider nose bridge?

Yes. The 21mm bridge is wider than most frames.

Is it unisex?

Yes. It suits men and women.

What does crystal mean?

A clear, see-through finish.

Do you make the lenses yourselves?

Yes. Every pair is made to order in our UK optical lab, where your lenses are cut to your prescription and fitted into your frame.

Want to compare? See more prescription glasses.