Matrix 828

Matrix 828 Prescription Glasses

Cat-eye frames manage to look glamorous and practical at the same time. The Matrix 828 is a women’s full-rim cat-eye frame, sized 53-18-135, in Blue, Purple or Tort. You can order it with single vision, progressive or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It is part of our Matrix collection.

Choosing your Matrix 828 colour

Blue. The Blue version is translucent teal. It looks great with blue or grey eyes and pairs easily with denim and white.

Purple. Purple is a rich purple. It works beautifully with navy, grey and silver jewellery.

Tort. The Tort version is tortoiseshell. It is softer than black and suits brown, auburn and red hair.

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

About the Matrix 828 design

The upswept outer corners suit round, oval and square faces especially well, giving the face a gentle lift. The translucent finish lets light through, so the frame looks lighter and softer than a solid colour.

It is the kind of frame that works with most outfits, which makes the Matrix 828 an easy pick for everyday wear.

How to wear it

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.

How it fits

The 53mm lenses make this a medium frame that suits most faces. The 18mm bridge is average. The 135mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 124mm.

Not sure about sizing? Compare these numbers with the ones on the inside arm of a pair that fits you well. A difference of two or three millimetres or less usually means a similar fit.

Lens options for the Matrix 828

Your optometrist’s prescription will usually tell you which of these you need:

• Single vision: one prescription for distance, reading or the computer.
• Progressive: near, middle and far in one lens with no line. (In the UK they call them varifocals.)
• Bifocal: a defined reading area at the bottom of the lens.
• Ready readers: simple magnification for close work.

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.

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 Matrix 828 and sends the finished pair to you in Australia.

A little care goes a long way

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

What size is it?

It is size 53-18-135: 53mm lens width, 18mm bridge and 135mm arms, a medium fit.

Is the Matrix 828 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.

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.