Davison

Davison Prescription Glasses

There is something friendly and approachable about a round frame. The Davison is a women’s full-rim metal round frame, sized 49-18-145, in Blue or Brown/Green. You can order it with single vision, progressive or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. You will find it in our Walter & Herbert collection.

Blue or Brown/Green: which one is you?

Blue. The Blue version is translucent blue. It brings a cool, calm touch of colour that suits most skin tones.

Brown/Green. Brown/Green mixes brown and green. It warms up the face and sits nicely alongside camel, olive and cream.

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 Davison design

Round frames soften angular features, so they are a great match for square and heart-shaped faces. The translucent finish lets light through, so the frame looks lighter and softer than a solid colour.

Slim metal arms keep the frame light and add a polished touch. Layered stripes of colour give the frame movement and a natural, horn-like depth. Metal lets the frame stay slim and light while keeping its shape.

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

Styling tips

Match the frame colour to something you wear often, such as a favourite scarf or bag, for a pulled-together look. Neutral make-up keeps the focus on your eyes.

Size and fit

With 49mm lenses, this is a compact frame that suits smaller faces. The 18mm bridge is average. The 145mm arms are on the longer side, which suits larger heads. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 116mm.

The easiest way to check is against glasses you already love. Most frames show their size inside the arm; if yours are close to these, you are in safe territory.

Lens options for the Davison

Pick the lenses that match your prescription:

• 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.

Prefer to keep things slim? Choose a high-index lens, which is thinner and lighter than standard. Then add an anti-reflective coating to cut glare from headlights and screens.

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.

How your glasses are made

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

Looking after them

Rinse off dust before wiping, dry the lenses with a clean microfibre cloth, and take your glasses off with both hands so the arms stay straight. For more tips, see our lens care guide.

FAQs

Is it a small frame?

Yes. With 49mm lenses it suits smaller faces.

Can I use the Davison as computer glasses?

Yes. Single vision lenses set to your screen distance, or progressive lenses if you also need distance vision, both work well for desk work.

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.

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