Paul Costelloe 5229

Paul Costelloe 5229 Prescription Glasses

Round glasses have a quiet, clever charm that never really goes out of style. The Paul Costelloe 5229 is a unisex full-rim round frame, sized 51-20-145, in Black or Fawn. You can order it with single vision, progressive or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. You will find it in our Paul Costelloe Collection.

Black or Fawn?

Black. In Black, the frame is black and grey tortoiseshell. It is the safest choice if you only want one pair, and it never looks out of place.

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

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

About the Paul Costelloe 5229 design

Round frames soften angular features, so they are a great match for square and heart-shaped faces. Layered stripes of colour give the frame movement and a natural, horn-like depth.

It is the kind of frame that works with most outfits, which makes the Paul Costelloe 5229 an easy pick for everyday wear.

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.

Size and fit

The 51mm lenses make this a medium frame that suits most faces. The 20mm bridge is wider than average, which suits a broader nose bridge. The 145mm arms are on the longer side, which suits larger heads. 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 5229

Pick the lenses that match your prescription:

• Progressive lenses for clear vision at every distance without swapping pairs.
• Single vision for one job done well: driving, reading or desk work.
• Bifocal if you like a clearly marked reading section.
• Ready readers when you only need help close up.

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.

Made for you in our UK lab

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 5229 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 5229?

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

Can I wear the Paul Costelloe 5229 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 51-20-145: 51mm lens width, 20mm bridge and 145mm 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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