Bronte

Bronte Prescription Glasses

A clean rectangular frame works at the office, at home and everywhere in between. The Bronte is a women’s full-rim rectangular frame, sized 51-18-135, in Black & Tort, Brown Tort or Purple 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 Bronte colour

Black & Tort. Black & Tort pairs black with tort. It looks sharp at work and just as good with jeans at the weekend.

Brown Tort. Brown Tort is a warm brown tortoiseshell. It is a classic that looks relaxed and a little bit vintage.

Purple Tort. The Purple Tort version is purple 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.

Shape and style

Rectangular lenses suit round and oval faces, adding a bit of definition.

If you want a frame you can put on in the morning and forget about, the Bronte is a strong choice.

Styling tips

Pair it with simple gold or silver earrings and let the frame do the rest. If you wear your hair up, a frame like this can act as your main accessory.

How it fits

At 51mm per lens, it sits in the medium range, the most common adult fit. The 18mm bridge is average. The 135mm 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.

Lens options for the Bronte

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

• Progressive lenses for clear vision at every distance without swapping pairs.
• Single vision for one job done well: driving, reading or desk work.
• Bifocal if you like a clearly marked reading section.
• Ready readers when you only need help close up.

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.

What you need to order

Have your prescription handy before you start. It will list the sphere, cylinder and axis for each eye, and often your PD as well. If your PD is missing, your optometrist can give it to you. Then simply choose your colour and lens type, enter your prescription and add any extras, such as a thinner lens or a coating. You can review everything in your cart before you pay.

From our lab to you

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 Bronte and sends the finished pair to you in Australia.

A little care goes a long way

Clean the lenses with lens spray and a soft cloth, fold the arms before you put them down, and keep them in a hard case when they are not on your face. Our guide to caring for your lenses covers the rest.

FAQs

What size is it?

It is size 51-18-135: 51mm lens width, 18mm bridge and 135mm arms, a medium fit.

Can I wear the Bronte 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 is havana or tortoiseshell?

A mottled pattern of browns and ambers, a classic eyewear 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 women’s glasses and prescription glasses.