Paul Costelloe 5218

Paul Costelloe 5218 Prescription Glasses

A rounded square gives you the softness of a round frame with a little more structure. The Paul Costelloe 5218 is a unisex full-rim stainless steel rounded square frame, sized 52-20-140, in Brown/Gold or Gunmetal/Black. You can order it with single vision, progressive or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It belongs to the Paul Costelloe Collection.

Brown/Gold or Gunmetal/Black: which one is you?

Brown/Gold. Brown/Gold pairs brown with gold. It suits warm and olive skin tones beautifully.

Gunmetal/Black. Gunmetal/Black mixes gunmetal and black. Black suits every hair colour and frames the face with confidence.

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

About the Paul Costelloe 5218 design

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.

Whether it is your main pair or a spare, the Paul Costelloe 5218 is easy to live with.

Wearing it every day

Keep the rest of your look simple and let the frame do the talking. It works just as well with workwear as it does with weekend clothes.

Frame size and fit

The 52mm lenses make this a medium frame that suits most faces. The 20mm 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 124mm.

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 5218

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.

At 41mm, the lens depth is deeper than most frames in our range, so progressive lenses have lots of room. 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.

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

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 5218 before sending them to you in Australia.

Looking after them

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.

Questions we often get

Can I get progressive lenses in the Paul Costelloe 5218?

Yes. The 41mm lens depth gives progressive lenses enough height for all three vision zones.

Is the Paul Costelloe 5218 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 size is it?

It is size 52-20-140: 52mm lens width, 20mm bridge and 140mm arms, a medium fit.

Will it suit a wider nose bridge?

Yes. The 20mm 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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