Lenses & Prescriptions

We currently offer Single Vision & Progressive prescriptions lenses for spectacles, including anti-scratch and anti-glare coatings. Shop our spectacles here.

Single vision lenses are designed to help you focus on things either near Reading), far Distance) or at arm’s length Computer or Intermediate).

If you are unsure on what type of lenses you require, please call us on 02035321121 or email us at info@monclondon.com. If you checkout and we think you need a certain lens type, we will get in touch to discuss this after you've order your spectacles.

In order to fit your spectacles with the correct lenses, we require a copy of your prescription. Please upload a photo or scanned copy of this when you are prompted to on checkout, or email it to us - info@monclondon.com.

When fitting prescription lenses, we must abide by what's written on your prescription. These values change every few years, so before ordering with us please ensure that you have been to have your eyes tested in the last two years. When buying spectacles from us, we must have your Pupillary Distance or PD which is the distance between your pupils in mm. Your previous dispensing optician will have this on your record, but not necessarily write it on your prescription. When ordering your prescription spectacles from us, it would be great if you could supply us with your PD. If not, you can measure it yourself at home.

For our standard Single Vision spectacle lenses we recommend and use the following based on your sphere values. Sphere values are marked SPH on your prescription:

If you are unsure on what type of lenses you require, please call us on 02035321121 or email us at info@monclondon.com. If you checkout and we think you need a certain lens type, we will get in touch to discuss this after you've order your spectacles.

Currently our prescription lenses are made from polycarbonate plastic. Right now, we are unable to make our prescription lenses from glass, but we are working hard to change from plastic prescription lenses to glass prescription lenses

Unfortunately, we can’t make spectacle lenses from a contact lens prescription as they are slightly different.

For our Non-Prescription Sunglasses we use Italian-made glass lenses. Our glass lenses are:

• UV400 Category 3 optical glass, protecting against 100% UVA and UVB sun rays.
• Infrared Blocking
• Chemically hardened to withstand knocks and drops.
• Hydrophobic
• Contain anti-reflective coatings as standard

*We have chosen to go back to traditional methods and we’re doing so in order to help protect our future. Glass is easier to recycle than plastic and glass lenses happen to be harder than their plastic counterparts so they don’t scratch as easily. They also offer better optical quality and a high refractive index, meaning we can use lovely thin lenses.

Technological advancements mean the risk of smashing glass lenses is smaller than you may imagine. But if you’re still concerned, worry not because MONC is committed to replacing any lenses that fall victim to a poolside incident that results in a crack or shatter. If this should unfortunately happen, please email us at info@monclondon.com for more information.

To learn more about our Glass Lenses click here.

Of course!! We offer Single Vision prescription sun lenses for all of our frames and prices varies depending on your prescription requirements. You can choose, between brown, green and grey for your prescription sunglasses.

Currently our prescription sunglass lenses are made from polycarbonate plastic. Right now, we are unable to make our prescription sunglass lenses from glass, but we are working hard to change from plastic prescription lenses to glass prescription lenses.

Our sun lenses aren't normally polarised, if they are it will be specified in the product title and product description. We offer a polarisation service for an additional £100. If you would like to add a polarising filter to your sun lenses, please email us at info@monclondon.com for more information.

We offer blue light filter coatings to your spectacles and prescription spectacles at an extra cost of £50.00. You can add this option to your order when checking out. If you have any questions about blue light filter lenses please email us at info@monclondon.com for more information.

Read more on the MONC blog about blue light and its effect on your eye health.

We'll be happy to make new lenses for your MONC frames, just get in touch at info@monclondon.com with your new prescription to enquire about lenses cost and delivery times.