The Arnie

The Arnie Prescription Glasses

A round frame is an easy way to add a little character. The Arnie is a men’s full-rim round frame, sized 50-20-145, in Blue, Green or Grey. You can order it with single vision, progressive or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. It is part of our Original Penguin range.

Which colour is you?

Blue. The Blue version is blue that fades to tortoiseshell. It brings a cool, calm touch of colour that suits most skin tones.

Green. The Green version is green tortoiseshell. It is unusual without being loud, and it looks fantastic with red, auburn or dark hair.

Grey. The Grey version is grey tortoiseshell. It is a great match for cooler skin tones and a crisp, tidy look.

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

The details

Round frames soften angular features, so they are a great match for square and heart-shaped faces. The colour fades from darker at the top to lighter at the bottom, which gives the frame depth and keeps it from looking heavy.

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

Wearing it every day

It looks sharp with a collared shirt and works just as well with a T-shirt. If you have a beard, a slightly bolder frame balances the face nicely.

Size and fit

At 50mm per lens, it is on the smaller side, which is ideal if most frames feel too wide. 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 120mm.

To check the fit, look at the three numbers printed inside the arm of glasses you already own. If they are within two or three millimetres, this frame should feel similar.

Lens options for The Arnie

Pick the lenses that match your prescription:

• 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.

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.

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

Every pair is made to order. Our UK optical lab cuts your lenses to your prescription, fits them into your The Arnie and then sends your glasses to you in Australia.

A little care goes a long way

Rinse off dust before wiping, dry the lenses with a clean microfibre cloth, and take your glasses off with both hands so the arms stay straight. For more tips, see our lens care guide.

Your questions, answered

Is it a small frame?

Yes. With 50mm lenses it suits smaller faces.

Can I wear The Arnie for driving?

Yes. Single vision or progressive lenses work well for driving, and an anti-reflective coating helps cut glare from headlights at night.

Will it suit a wider nose bridge?

Yes. The 20mm bridge is wider than most frames.

What does the colour fade look like?

The colour is darker at the top of the frame and becomes lighter towards the bottom.

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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