Darwin

£100.00 includes Anti Scratch and UV coating

Selected Colour: black matt

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Delivery Note

The time for you to receive your glasses will depend on your order.

- A straightforward, simple single vision prescription can take up to 5 -7 business working days.
- Special lens (thin lens) 10 business working days.
- Varifocal (Progressive) lens glasses will take 10 -12 business working days. Depending on the prescription or complexity it can take longer on occasions.
- Non-prescription glasses, up to 5 business working days.
- Home trail glasses, within 5 business working days.

*We aim to make your glasses with the best possible care and within the time specified above. But if due to any unforeseen circumstances the glasses don't pass final checks, they have to be processed again in our Lab to make them right. In which case your glasses can take longer than the specified time.

If you need your glasses urgently, you can email us directly to let us know on info@madaboutspecs.co.uk once you have placed your order. We will do all that we can, to get your glasses out sooner.

About this frame

Easy and comfortable oval glasses for men and women.

Slightly retro lines for an atemporal yet sophisticated look. Very versatile all-day wearers.

Made with the finest lightweight acetate, comes in two matt colour variation; matt havana brown and matt black.

Available in single vision, varifocals and sunglasses.

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Lenses information

Select the tab 'buy with prescription' to choose any lenses you need for your glasses

All our lenses come with free UV protection and free scratch resistant coating as standard

Single vision lenses

We use plastic CR39 lenses. These are the most widely used lenses in the optics industry.

Single vision lenses have the same power across the lenses. If you require distance or reading glasses only then this is a good option to select when you personalise your glasses. These lenses come free with all our glasses.

Bifocal lenses

Bifocals (and varifocals) apply If you have been prescribed an ADD in your prescription.

Traditionally the top part of the lenses is for distance vision, and the lower part is for reading. There is no intermediate range. These lenses are good if you do not get on with varifocals and want distance and reading in one. For example, watching television and reading the paper.

The most common bifocals are round shape and D shape. These lenses are £35

Varifocal vision lenses

We only use one of the best digital freeform lenses in the industry.

Varifocal lenses have graduated power across the lenses. The top part allows for distance vision. The middle is for intermediate vision, and the lower part is for reading. Varifocals are great if you need to wear glasses all the time and spend time in front of a computer. The intermediate portion of the lenses has a wide field of view.

We have High Definition lenses at £100. And we also do Ultra High Definition lenses at £185.

Anti-glare coating

The anti-glare coating (also known as an antireflection coating) is applied to lenses to increase visibility by reducing surface reflection. It is great if you drive, especially during dusk. When a person is talking to you, they will be able to see your eyes as opposed to the reflections off the glasses. Therefore, cosmetically they are a lot nicer too. This coating is £15

Blue Light Blocking lenses

Screens, whether desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile screens, give off a blue light. Although the same kind of blue light is also there in regular daylight, if you are overexposed to it, it can cause eye strain, fatigue, and even sleeplessness.

A blue coating on your glasses will help to filter out this excess blue light, reducing the strain on your eyes and helping you stay comfortable during your screen time. These lenses are £45

Thinner lenses (High refractive index lens)

The higher the power in your prescription, the thicker the lenses. This is where thinner (High index plastic) lenses are a better choice. High index lenses can bend light more efficiently than the standard lenses. This means, less lens material is needed to correct the prescription. This makes the lens thinner and therefore lighter too. The higher the refractive index, the thinner the lenses.

20% thinner than standard lenses
1.61 High index lens cost £35. It is a good option if your prescription is roughly + or - 1.75 to 2.50

30% thinner than standard lenses
1.67 High index lens cost £55. It is a good option if your prescription is roughly + or - 2.75 to 3.75 40% +plus thinner than standard lens

40-50% thinner than standard lenses
1.74 High index. This is a good option if your prescription is roughly + or - 4.00 & above £85

Sunglasses

Sunglasses can be made either as permanent tints, polarised lenses or light responsive, which are also known as reactor lights or transitions.

Permanent tints block 85% of light. We do grey, brown or green as standard. These sunglasses are suitable for strong sunlight. These lenses are £10. If you would like a light or medium tint, please contact us directly on info@madaboutspecs.co.uk.

Polarised lenses reduce glare from reflections as well as having a tint. If you imagine a full water balloon hitting a flat surface. The water will go in all directions. In the same way, light bouncing from the flat surfaces reflects in all directions. This creates a visual glare. An example is light reflecting from water, or from the car dashboard. The polarised lenses only allow light reflecting at one angle to pass through to the eye. Therefore reducing glare. These lenses are £55

Light responsive lenses, also known as reactor lenses, transitions or photo-chromatic lenses. These lenses change from light to dark when you go from indoors to outdoors. This darkening mechanism is due to a reaction to UV light. The more UV light there is, the darker the lenses become. These lenses are £55

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The Mad About Specs Promise

No quibble money back guarantee

Our lenses are from UK accredited labs

All our glasses include free single vision lenses

All glasses are checked by our Optometrists

STEP 1 / 5

Select your lens type

Regular Lens (Single vision)

Corrects distance (myopia) or near (hypermetropia) and / or astigmatism.
The same strength across the lens.

Choose: Standard or HD

Standard lenses

Traditional conventional lenses.
Commonly used across the optics industry.

FREE

High Definition (HD) lenses

Offers a sharper clarity of vision.
Ideal if you have a strong presciption. (minimal 'swim affect')

(Think of Standard TV vs High Definition TV)

£50

Bifocal lenses

These lenses have a distance portion and near portion.
The most common bifocals are round shape and D shape.
Great for combined distance and near. (If you require intermiediate vision corrected too, see varifocal option)

Choose: Standard or HD

Standard lenses

Traditional conventional lenses.
Commonly used across the optics industry.

£35

High Definition (HD) lense

Offers a sharper clarity of vision.
No line bifocals

(Think of Standard TV vs High Definition TV)

£60

Varifocal Lens

More than one lens strength e.g: for distance, computer use and reading in one pair
If you have an ’ADD’ on your prescription, consider varifocals
Our Varifocals are of the highest quality that gives the widest field of view possible

High Definition lenses

£100

Ultra High Definition lenses

£185

STEP 2 / 5

Coating options

Add antiglare lens (Anti-reflection)

Good for reducing reflections e.g: from headlights
This means when someone is talking to you, they can see your eyes and not their reflection
Includes anti-scratch coating
Includes water repellent coating

£15

Add blue coating and antiglare

For heavy digital users
Protects your eyes from blue light emitted by digital devices such as mobiles, laptops, tablets
Includes antiglare coating for added protection
Includes anti-scratch coating
Includes water repellent coating

£45

No thanks,

I don’t want any coatings

STEP 3 / 5

Thinner Lenses

20% thinner than standard lens (1.61)

This is a good option if your prescription is roughly + or - 1.75 to 2.50

£35

30% thinner than standard lens (1.67)

This is a good option if your prescription is roughly + or - 2.75 to 3.75

£55

Up to 50% thinner than standard lens (1.74)

This is a good option if your prescription is roughly + or - 4.00 & above

£85

No thanks,

I don't want a thinner lens

STEP 4 / 5

Do you want Prescription Sunglasses?

(Permanent tint, Polarised or Light Responsive Transitions)

YES

STEP 4 / 5

Select Sunglasses Options

All our sunglasses have UV protection

Normal Sunglasses (Permanent UV-coated tint):

Choose a colour

£10

Tint Glasses (Bright colour sunglasses lenses):

Choose a colour

£20

Polarised sunglasses:

Choose a colour

Reduces reflection and glare
Improves visual comfort in bright conditions

£55

Light Responsive lenses (Transitions):

Choose a colour

These lenses are clear indoors and go dark in light outdoor conditions
React to UV light

£55

STEP 5 / 5

Prescription

Email my prescription later

Take a photo of your prescription and email us

info@madaboutspecs.co.uk

Upload prescription

(recommended)

Enter your prescription manually

STEP 5 / 5

Prescription

Please make sure you enter the Correct Prescription. Please check the (+) and (-) signs in front of the numbers. If you are uncertain, email us your prescription to myglasses@madaboutspecs.co.uk

Right eye

Sphere (SPH)

Cylinder (CYL)

Axis ( ∞ or 0-180 )

If you have an 'ADD' please enter it in the box below

Left eye

Sphere (SPH)

Cylinder (CYL)

Axis ( ∞ or 0-180 )

If you have an 'ADD' please enter it in the box below

Pupillary Distance (P.D)

Date of prescription

Any notes you wish to add for the Optometrist

STEP 1 / 2

Blue Light Blocking Filter

Add Blue Light Blocking Filter

For heavy digital users
Protects your eyes from blue light emitted by digital devices such as mobiles, laptops, tablets
Includes antiglare coating for added protection
Includes anti-scratch coating
Includes water repellent coating

£45

No thanks,

I don't want the Blue Light Blocking Filter

STEP 2 / 2

Do you want Sunglasses?

(Permanent tint, Polarised or Light Responsive Transitions)

YES

STEP 2 / 2

Select Sunglasses Options

All our sunglasses have UV protection

Normal Sunglasses (Permanent UV-coated tint):

Choose a colour

£10

Tint Glasses (Bright colour sunglasses lenses):

Choose a colour

£20

Polarised sunglasses:

Choose a colour

Reduces reflection and glare
Improves visual comfort in bright conditions

£55

Light Responsive lenses (Transitions):

Choose a colour

These lenses are clear indoors and go dark in light outdoor conditions
React to UV light

£55

Darwin

About this frame

Lenses information

Select the tab 'buy with prescription' to choose any lenses you need for your glasses

All our lenses come with free UV protection and free scratch resistant coating as standard

Single vision lenses

Bifocal lenses

Varifocal vision lenses

Anti-glare coating

Blue Light Blocking lenses

Thinner lenses (High refractive index lens)

Sunglasses

The Mad About Specs Promise

No quibble money back guarantee

Our lenses are from UK accredited labs

All our glasses include free single vision lenses

All glasses are checked by our Optometrists

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