Persol glasses and prescription sunglasses, carefully planned
Persol's arrow detail and expressive acetate shapes make the frames easy to recognize. Getting the finished glasses right takes a closer look: the exact model, its size and construction, your prescription, and whether you want everyday clear lenses or prescription sunglasses. Classic Vision Optical & Optician in Borough Park helps you work through those decisions.
We may not have Persol on the wall. Tell us the model and we order it in; availability of a specific model, color, and size is confirmed when we order. We focus on making the right lenses for a carefully chosen frame rather than displaying every version of a brand's collection.
Italian heritage, Meflecto, and the Supreme Arrow
Persol traces its origins to Turin in 1917 and describes its heritage as Made in Italy. Today it is part of EssilorLuxottica's eyewear portfolio. The brand's construction story includes cellulose acetate, detailed bridge finishing, and recognizable metalwork, but the specifications should always be checked against the individual model.
Two signature terms are worth understanding. Meflecto is Persol's flexible temple system, which the company dates to a patent in the 1930s. The Supreme Arrow is the arrow-shaped joint at the temple, described by Persol as inspired by the swords of ancient warriors. These details help identify the design language; they do not establish that a particular size or bridge will fit every wearer.
Persol's heritage page also discusses its branded sun lenses, including premium glass options. When planning prescription lenses, we distinguish those original product specifications from the materials and lens designs actually available for your prescription order.
Understanding the 649 and folding 714
The 649 and 714 are important reference points in the collection. Persol describes the 714 as a folding version of the 649, introduced in the 1960s, with additional manufacturing steps for its folding construction. If you are considering a Steve McQueen version, send the complete model information rather than assuming every 714 listing describes the same edition.
An iconic sunglass shape is not automatically the simplest prescription frame. We check its dimensions, curvature, construction, and the laboratory's requirements before approving the lens plan. For a stronger prescription, we review the exact proposed combination rather than promising that any sun model can take any lens.
Progressives require a separate fitting check. We assess the available depth and your measured fitting height against the selected design. A very shallow shape or a demanding curved configuration calls for particular care. We confirm feasibility before ordering rather than discovering a limitation after the frame arrives.
Why the lens matters more than the logo
The Persol appearance may bring you to the frame, but your prescription and daily activities should determine the lens choice. Tell us whether you need clear everyday glasses, distance sunglasses, or progressives for changing distances. We also ask what works and what feels limiting in your current pair.
Classic Vision can make lenses across the full Varilux/Essilor, ZEISS, and Hoya ranges, as well as Shamir and Horizons Mimesys. We match the appropriate design to the eligible frame and confirm material, treatment, and laboratory compatibility. We do not describe a separately made prescription lens as Persol's original branded lens.
Licensed optician Shaul Einhorn provides patient fitting guidance. Yossi Einhorn uses his engineering background to explain lens choices in practical terms. The aim is a pair whose visual function makes sense for you, not a list of premium names attached to an unsuitable frame.
How ordering works at Classic Vision
Start with the model number, color code, and size, or send a clear photograph. Tell us whether it is an optical frame, a standard sun model, a folding design, or a particular edition. Bring your prescription and current glasses so we can check the proposed size against your face and lens requirements.
We investigate the exact frame, confirm availability when ordering, and explain the suitable lens choices. Once the frame is obtained, we take the necessary measurements, fit the lenses, and hand-adjust the completed pair as its construction permits. Folding mechanisms and distinctive temple details are reasons to assess the frame carefully, not shortcuts around fitting.
Classic Vision has served Brooklyn since 1996 at 5314 18th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204. Call, text, or WhatsApp (718) 621-5717 with the model details before visiting.
New lenses for a Persol frame you already own
If you like your existing Persol, bring it for an assessment before replacing the whole pair. We inspect the frame condition, including its hinges and any folding components, and determine whether it allows a new lens fitting.
We can then review the appropriate prescription options. The answer may differ from the original configuration, particularly when your prescription or intended use has changed. We confirm the lens plan individually and do not assume that every frame can be converted between every clear and sun application.
Frequently asked
- Where can I get Persol prescription glasses in Brooklyn?
- Contact Classic Vision with the model, color, and size. We may not have Persol on the wall, but we can check ordering possibilities and assess the prescription lens options for the specific frame.
- Can Persol sunglasses be made with prescription lenses?
- Some combinations may be suitable, but we must check the exact frame, prescription, curvature, and lens requirements. We do not promise prescription conversion for every Persol sunglass model.
- What is the difference between Persol 649 and 714?
- Persol describes the 714 as a folding version of the 649 introduced in the 1960s. The folding construction adds manufacturing steps. Exact dimensions and edition details should be checked separately.
- What are Meflecto and the Persol arrow?
- Meflecto is Persol's flexible temple system. The Supreme Arrow is its distinctive arrow-shaped joint. They are construction and design details, not a substitute for checking the frame's fit.
Tell us the frame you want. We order it in and fit it with the right lens for your eyes.