Collection: Persol Medium Glasses

Our Persol medium glasses collection brings together the house's most wearable optical frames in the balanced medium fit that suits the greatest number of faces, ready to be glazed with your prescription at Ardor Eyewear. These are genuine Persol eyeglasses, built with the same Turin craftsmanship as the brand's celebrated sunglasses, and available for single vision, varifocal, bifocal, blue-light and tinted lenses. In this edit you will find refined references such as the PO3007VM, the PO3329V "Greta", PO3371V "Lynn", PO3359V "Jacques", PO3375V and the timeless PO0204V, every one an authorised-stockist purchase and 100% authentic.

Why choose Persol medium glasses

A medium optical frame is the practical heart of any eyewear wardrobe. Measured by the numbers stamped inside the temple, a medium fit usually means a lens width around 50–54mm, generous enough to give a modern, present look yet balanced enough to sit comfortably on most adult faces without slipping or pinching. Because glasses are worn all day, every day, that comfort matters more than almost anything else, and Persol's engineering is built precisely around it. Persol medium glasses combine that all-day wearability with a heritage of design that stretches back to 1917.

Two Persol signatures translate directly from the sunglasses line to the optical range. The Meflecto flexible-stem system builds tiny cylinders into the temple arms so they conform gently to the head, a real advantage over long working days. The sculpted Supreme Arrow hinge reinforces and decorates the temple, giving even a simple optical frame a jewellery-like finish. Together they make a Persol optical frame feel considered in a way mass-market glasses rarely do.

Prescription options at Ardor Eyewear

Every frame in this collection can be glazed to your prescription by our team. We offer a full range of lens types so your glasses do exactly what you need:

• Single vision for distance or reading correction.
• Varifocal lenses that blend distance, intermediate and near vision seamlessly, ideal for presbyopia.
• Bifocal lenses with a distinct reading segment.
• Blue-light filtering for screen-heavy days.
• Photochromic lenses that darken in sunlight, and tinted options too.

Simply choose your frame, enter your prescription details, and we glaze and dispatch your order in roughly seven to ten working days. If you would like to see our wider optical range, browse the full designer glasses hub or our eyesight glasses frames collection. For varifocal wearers specifically, our varifocal glasses edit is a helpful starting point.

Choosing the right frame for your face

A medium frame is forgiving, but matching shape to face still sharpens the result:

1. Oval faces can wear almost any medium Persol; you have the widest choice.
2. Round faces gain definition from a squarer frame such as the PO3007VM.
3. Square faces are softened by rounder or panto shapes like the PO0204V.
4. Heart-shaped faces suit frames that are balanced top to bottom, avoiding heavy brows.

The size stamp inside the temple is your guide: the first number is lens width, the second the bridge, the third the temple length. Aim for a lens width that keeps your eyes centred in each lens and a temple length that reaches the ears without pressure. To see how these frames compare with the brand's sun range, visit the main Persol sunglasses collection; many optical models have sunglass counterparts you may recognise.

Materials and finishes

Persol optical frames are made in premium hand-polished cellulose acetate and, on some references, lightweight metal. The house is renowned for its warm Havana tortoiseshell in honey, amber and coffee tones, joined by gloss black, smoke crystal, translucent shades and metal-accented builds carrying the Supreme Arrow hinge. Acetate offers depth of colour and a comfortable, warm-to-the-touch feel, while metal builds keep things light and minimal. Named models such as the "Greta", "Lynn" and "Jacques" each interpret these materials with their own character, from classic to contemporary.

Who Persol medium glasses are for

Because the medium fit is so accommodating, this collection works for a broad audience: professionals who need reliable all-day comfort, first-time varifocal wearers looking for a frame with enough lens depth to carry a progressive lens well, and anyone who simply wants a refined, understated pair of designer glasses that will not date. The classic Persol colourways mean these frames stay relevant year after year, making them a sound long-term investment rather than a passing purchase.

Why buy from Ardor Eyewear

Ardor Eyewear is a UK retailer of genuine designer eyewear and an authorised Persol stockist, so authenticity is guaranteed on every order, complete with official case, cloth and documentation. We provide free UK shipping, glaze prescription orders in roughly seven to ten working days, and back purchases with a 14-day returns policy (customers cover return postage). With this collection priced from around £160 to £250 for the frame, you are buying investment-grade Italian optical eyewear at a fair UK price. If you also need sun protection, ask about glazing prescription sunglasses, or browse our prescription sunglasses service.

Caring for your optical frames

Clean the lenses with the supplied microfibre cloth and a little lukewarm water, avoiding alcohol wipes that can dull acetate and damage lens coatings. Remove your glasses with two hands to protect the hinges, and store them in their case between wears. If the Meflecto temples loosen over time, any optician can readjust them in moments to restore a secure, comfortable fit.

Frequently asked questions

What is a medium glasses fit?

Generally a lens width around 50–54mm, shown as the first number stamped inside the temple. It is the balanced middle ground that suits the majority of adult faces.

Can I add my prescription to these Persol frames?

Yes, every frame in this collection can be glazed with your prescription, including single vision, varifocal, bifocal, blue-light and tinted lenses. Enter your details at checkout and we do the rest.

Are these Persol glasses genuine?

Yes. Ardor Eyewear is an authorised UK stockist and every frame is 100% authentic, supplied with official Persol packaging and documentation.

Are Persol frames suitable for varifocals?

Many medium Persol frames have enough lens depth to carry a varifocal lens well. Our varifocal glasses service can advise on the best frames for progressive lenses.

Can I add a blue-light filter for screen use?

Yes, blue-light filtering can be added to your prescription or to plano (non-prescription) lenses, helping with long days in front of screens.

How long does glazing take?

Prescription orders are typically glazed and dispatched within around seven to ten working days, with free UK delivery.

What is your returns policy on glasses?

Unworn frames can be returned within 14 days, with return postage paid by the customer. Please note that lenses glazed to a personal prescription may be subject to different terms, so contact us if you are unsure.