Paul Costelloe 5222

Paul Costelloe 5222 Prescription Glasses

Cat-eye frames manage to look glamorous and practical at the same time. The Paul Costelloe 5222 is a unisex full-rim metal cat-eye frame, sized 53-14-140, in Fawn, Grey or Lilac. You can order it with single vision, progressive or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It belongs to the Paul Costelloe Collection.

Choosing your Paul Costelloe 5222 colour

Fawn. Fawn is a soft, light brown. It blends in rather than stands out, which many people find easy to wear every day.

Grey. In Grey, the frame is grey crystal. It is cool, modern and understated, and it suits grey or silver hair especially well.

Lilac. In Lilac, the frame is striped purple. It works beautifully with navy, grey and silver jewellery.

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

Why you will like it

The upswept outer corners suit round, oval and square faces especially well, giving the face a gentle lift. A crystal front looks modern and light, and it goes with everything.

Slim metal arms keep the frame light and add a polished touch. Layered stripes of colour give the frame movement and a natural, horn-like depth. Metal lets the frame stay slim and light while keeping its shape.

It is the kind of frame that works with most outfits, which makes the Paul Costelloe 5222 an easy pick for everyday wear.

Styling tips

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 14mm bridge is narrow, so it sits securely on a slimmer nose. The 140mm arms are a standard length. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 120mm.

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 5222

Choose the lens type that suits how you use your glasses:

• 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 36mm lens depth works with single vision, bifocal and many progressive lenses. 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.

Ordering online is easier than you think

All you need is a current prescription from your optometrist and your pupillary distance (PD), the distance between your pupils. Your PD is often written on your prescription; if it is not, ask your optometrist for it. Pick your colour, choose your lens type, enter your details and add any lens upgrades. If you are not sure about sizing, compare the measurements above with a pair you already own. It only takes a minute and saves any guesswork.

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 5222 before sending them 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 5222?

Yes. The 36mm lens depth gives progressive lenses enough height for all three vision zones.

Can I use the Paul Costelloe 5222 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 53-14-140: 53mm lens width, 14mm bridge and 140mm arms, a medium fit.

Will it suit a narrow nose?

Yes. The 14mm bridge is designed for slimmer noses.

What does crystal mean?

A clear, see-through finish.

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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