Franklin

Franklin Prescription Glasses

Mixing a bold top line with a fine lower rim is a classic look that still feels fresh. The Franklin is a women’s full-rim browline frame, sized 52-16-135, in Black, Pink 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.

3 colours to choose from

Black. In Black, the frame is patterned black and white. It looks sharp at work and just as good with jeans at the weekend.

Pink. Pink is a soft pink. It pairs nicely with neutrals, white and rose gold jewellery.

Tort. In Tort, the frame is cream 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

The stronger top line suits round, oval and heart-shaped faces, and it can make you look more awake. A crystal front looks modern and light, and it goes with everything.

The patterned finish means no two angles look quite the same.

Whether it is your main pair or a spare, the Franklin is easy to live with.

How to wear it

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

The 52mm lenses make this a medium frame that suits most faces. The 16mm bridge is on the narrow side. 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 Franklin

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.

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.

Made for you in our UK lab

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 Franklin and sends the finished pair to you in Australia.

Keep them looking new

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.

Your questions, answered

What size is it?

It is size 52-16-135: 52mm lens width, 16mm bridge and 135mm arms, a medium fit.

Can I wear the Franklin 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 narrow nose?

Yes. The 16mm bridge is designed for slimmer noses.

What is a browline frame?

A frame with a stronger top section that follows your eyebrows and a finer lower rim.

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.

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