Men's Glasses

The most flattering frame shapes for men tend to contrast with the natural shape of the facial features. Angular frames balance rounder faces, and softer shapes ease stronger jaw lines. For further information check out our mens glasses guide best frames for face shape.

Rectangular frames remain the most consistently worn style in men's eyewear. They suit the widest range of face shapes and work as well in a professional setting as a casual one.

Square frames are popular with men who want more visual weight and definition.

Round frames have made a sustained return over the past few years and work particularly well against angular or square features.

Browline styles have also seen renewed popularity. Their half-rim structure adds character without being loud.

Aviator-inspired frames in slim metal finishes are a perennial favourite.

Currently, oversized acetate frames and clean wire-rimmed styles are both growing in appeal for men.

Yes. You can buy mens prescription glasses online from Direct Sight. You must have a valid prescription from your optician to purchase glasses online. When ordering, you simply enter your prescription details and choose the frame and lens options that suit your needs.

Yes, Men's frames are typically wider, ranging from 52mm to 58mm in lens width. Compared to 48mm to 54mm for women's glasses.

The bridge width is usually larger, and the temple arms longer to accommodate a wider head.

Men's frame designs tend toward more angular, structured shapes with less decoration. However, this is a growing unisex range that sits between the two.

Our glasses fitting guide will explains how to check frame measurements before you order.

Every frame on our site has three key measurements that affect the size of the frame.

Lens width (the horizontal width of a single lens, typically 52 to 58mm for men's styles this makes up the overall frame width)

Bridge width (the gap between the lenses, typically 16 to 20mm)

Arm length (the arm, typically 140 to 150mm).

Most adult men find that frames with a lens width of 54 to 56mm and a arm length of 145mm fit comfortably.

If you have a wider or narrower face than average. Checking the frame measurements before ordering will avoid the most common fitting problems of how glasses should fit men.

Comfortable glasses should sit evenly on the bridge of your nose and stay in place without sliding down. The arms should rest gently behind your ears without causing pressure. When fitted correctly, the lenses should also align naturally with your eyes for clear and consistent vision.

For glasses worn throughout a working day, three things matter most: frame weight, fit stability and lens coating.

Lightweight frames such as titanium, TR-90 or fine metal are considerably more comfortable over long periods than heavier acetate. Frames with adjustable nose pads allow you to fine-tune the fit so the glasses stay in place without sliding or pressing.

For lens comfort during extended screen time or office use. An anti-reflective coating makes a noticeable difference by reducing glare from overhead lighting and monitor reflections. If your day is screen-heavy, adding a blue light filter at checkout is also straightforward and low cost.

Blue light filter lenses are worth considering if you spend more than four hours a day in front of computers screens, phones or tablets.

They reduce the amount of high-energy blue light from digital displays that reaches the eyes. Many people find blue light lenses help reduce digital eye strain, fatigue and improve sleep when worn during long screen sessions.

We offer a large range of mens blue light glasses for men who use screens intensively during work, or who game regularly.

The upgrade is relatively inexpensive and available on any lens type. Single vision, varifocal or bifocal. So it does not limit your other choices. A simple add-on at checkout and worth including if screen time is a significant part of your day.

Yes. Prescription sunglasses allow you to combine your vision correction with sun protection. At Direct Sight we offer sunglasses tints, polarised lenses and photochromic lenses. These lens options allow you to customise any frame into sunglasses with prescription lenses. All our sunglasses lens options provide UV protection, making them useful for driving, holidays and outdoor activities.

The right material depends on how and where you wear your glasses.

Acetate is tough and available in the widest range of colours and patterns. It holds its shape well over time. A solid all-round choice for everyday wear.

Metal frames are lighter and thinner. Making them more comfortable for extended daily wear and a cleaner choice in professional settings.

Titanium is the lightest and most durable metal option and is hypoallergenic. Worth considering if you have sensitivity around the nose or temples.

TR-90 is a flexible plastic and great if you are physically active. It flexes rather than snapping under impact and is the most resilient choice for glasses that take an occasional knock.

For men with a stronger prescription, acetate is generally preferable because of the thicker rim.

You can customise our men’s prescription glasses with lens options to match your prescription and lifestyle.

Single vision lenses are the most common type and correct with one viewing distance, making them ideal for everyday use.

For people who need different prescriptions for distance and reading. Varifocal lenses allow clear vision at multiple distances within a single lens. Bifocal lenses offer the same in two zones with a visible line.

If you primarily need help with close work such as reading, reading glasses provide clear near vision for tasks like books, phones, and computers.

Anti-glare coatings help reduce reflections and improve clarity. While anti-scratch coatings add extra protection for everyday use.

High index lenses offer a thinner and lighter alternative to standard lenses, worth considering for prescriptions stronger than +/-4.

Blue light filter lenses are also available. They are useful to help in reducing eye strain with prolonged use of digital screens.

Tinted, polarised and photochromic options are available for prescription sunglasses.