Zenith 88

Zenith 88 Prescription Glasses

Not quite round, not quite square, and that is exactly why this shape works on so many faces. The Zenith 88 is a women’s full-rim rounded square frame, sized 58-19-130, in Aqua Tort, Burgundy Tort or Purple Tort. You can order it with single vision, progressive or bifocal lenses made to your prescription. You will find it in our Zenith collection.

Choosing your Zenith 88 colour

Aqua Tort. In Aqua Tort, the frame is aqua tortoiseshell. It warms up the face and sits nicely alongside camel, olive and cream.

Burgundy Tort. The Burgundy Tort version is burgundy tortoiseshell. It flatters warm and olive skin and works with almost any outfit.

Purple Tort. In Purple Tort, the frame is purple tortoiseshell. It is a classic that looks relaxed and a little bit vintage.

Still torn? Think about what you wear on an ordinary weekday, not on a night out. That is the colour you will be happiest with.

About the Zenith 88 design

The rounded corners and straight lines balance most face shapes, especially oval, square and heart-shaped faces.

It is the kind of frame that works with most outfits, which makes the Zenith 88 an easy pick for everyday wear.

How to wear it

Match the frame colour to something you wear often, such as a favourite scarf or bag, for a pulled-together look. Neutral make-up keeps the focus on your eyes.

Size and fit

At 58mm per lens, it is a generous size, a good pick if standard frames feel tight. The 19mm bridge is a little wider than average. The 130mm arms are a little shorter than standard. Across the lenses and bridge it measures about 135mm.

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 Zenith 88

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.

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.

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.

From our lab to you

Every pair is made to order. Our UK optical lab cuts your lenses to your prescription, fits them into your Zenith 88 and then sends your glasses to you in Australia.

Keep them looking new

Wipe your lenses with a microfibre cloth rather than the hem of your shirt, keep them in a case when they are in your bag, and never leave them on the dashboard on a hot day. Our lens care guide has a few more habits worth picking up.

Questions we often get

Is it a large frame?

Yes. With 58mm lenses it suits wider faces.

Can I use the Zenith 88 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 is havana or tortoiseshell?

A mottled pattern of browns and ambers, a classic eyewear finish.

Where are my lenses made?

In our UK optical lab. They are cut to your prescription, fitted into your frame and then sent to you in Australia.

Want to compare? See more women’s glasses and prescription glasses.