Paul Costelloe 5206

Paul Costelloe 5206 Prescription Glasses

A round frame is an easy way to add a little character. The Paul Costelloe 5206 is a unisex full-rim round frame, sized 53-16-135, in Blue or Red. You can order it with single vision, progressive or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It is part of our Paul Costelloe Collection.

Blue or Red: which one is you?

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

Red. In Red, the frame is translucent red. It is rich and confident, and it looks stunning with dark hair.

If you are stuck between two, choose the one closest to the colours you wear most. You can always add a second pair later.

The details

Round frames soften angular features, so they are a great match for square and heart-shaped faces. Because the colour is see-through, the frame has a light, glowing look.

Slim metal arms keep the frame light and add a polished touch.

If you want a frame you can put on in the morning and forget about, the Paul Costelloe 5206 is a strong choice.

How to wear it

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

How it fits

The 53mm 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 122mm.

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 5206

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.

The 38mm lens depth gives progressive lenses plenty of room. If your prescription is on the stronger side, a thinner high-index lens keeps the edges neat, and an anti-reflective coating means fewer distracting reflections on screens and 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 Paul Costelloe 5206 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

Can I get progressive lenses in the Paul Costelloe 5206?

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

Can I wear the Paul Costelloe 5206 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 size is it?

It is size 53-16-135: 53mm lens width, 16mm bridge and 135mm arms, a medium fit.

Will it suit a narrow nose?

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

Who glazes my lenses?

Our own optical lab in the UK. Your lenses are made to your prescription and fitted into the frame before your glasses are sent to you.

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