Paul Costelloe 5183

Paul Costelloe 5183 Prescription Glasses

Not quite round, not quite square, and that is exactly why this shape works on so many faces. The Paul Costelloe 5183 is a unisex full-rim stainless steel rounded square frame, sized 51-21-140, in Black, Navy or Olive. You can order it with single vision, progressive or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It belongs to the Paul Costelloe Collection.

3 colours to choose from

Black. Black is a deep, solid black. It looks sharp at work and just as good with jeans at the weekend.

Navy. Navy is a deep, dark blue. It looks great with blue or grey eyes and pairs easily with denim and white.

Olive. Olive is a classic choice. It pairs well with neutrals, denim and earthy colours.

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

Shape and style

The rounded corners and straight lines balance most face shapes, especially oval, square and heart-shaped faces. Stainless steel is strong, light and resistant to corrosion, so the frame keeps its finish over time.

If you want a frame you can put on in the morning and forget about, the Paul Costelloe 5183 is a strong choice.

How to wear it

Choose the colour closest to what you wear most and it will go with almost everything.

Frame size and fit

At 51mm per lens, it sits in the medium range, the most common adult fit. The 21mm bridge is wider than average, which suits a broader nose bridge. The 140mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 123mm.

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 Paul Costelloe 5183

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

• 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.

The 38mm lens depth gives progressive lenses plenty of room. 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.

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.

How your glasses are made

Choose your colour and lenses, enter your prescription and PD, and our optical lab in the UK makes your lenses and fits them into your Paul Costelloe 5183 before sending them to you in Australia.

Looking after them

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.

Your questions, answered

Can I get progressive lenses in the Paul Costelloe 5183?

Yes. The 38mm lens depth gives progressive lenses enough height for all three vision zones.

Can I use the Paul Costelloe 5183 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.

What size is it?

It is size 51-21-140: 51mm lens width, 21mm bridge and 140mm arms, a medium fit.

Will it suit a wider nose bridge?

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

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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