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Eyecare
Anti glare glasses explained
Anti glare glasses helps to increase light transmission, reduce glare and gives people a better view of your eyes. Read the benefits of this worthy lens coating.
Double aspheric lenses explained
An easy to understand guide on double aspheric lenses. It's time to reduce your lens-bulk for thinner, flatter, sleeker looking lenses.
Understand your eye test results
Jargon bust those strange abbreviations on your eye prescription paper using this helpful guide. SPH, CYL, AXIS and PRISM explained.
Do I need high index lenses?
A helpful guide so you can decide if you should get high index lenses. Using your prescription, let’s see which lens thickness is best for you.
New lenses, same frame
Update your lenses but keep your current frame. We’ll happily fit your new prescription in any of our handmade glasses. Here's how.
Spherical vs aspherical lenses
Strong prescription? A guide spherical vs aspherical lenses for flatter, lighter, sleeker looking lenses. Ideal for reducing lens-bulk.
Are eye tests free?
Depending on where you live and your personal circumstances, your test can be free of charge. Discover if your eligible...
PD Ruler: Free download
Missing your pupillary distance from your prescription information? No worries. Here's a free PD ruler you can use to easily measure it yourself.
What happens in eye tests?
A reassuring explanation of what to expect during your eye test. Read about each stage of the process in this helpful article.
What is Astigmatism?
Read about the symptoms and causes of astigmatism and the ways of which it can be corrected.
Eyewear Icons
Stanley Tucci Glasses | The Understated Style Icon
Find out what EXACT pair of glasses Stanley wears in "Searching for Italy" as we review his most iconic eyewear across his 40 year acting career.
Brad Pitt's Sunglasses: From the Big Screen to the Red Carpet
Brad Pitt’s sunglasses have become some of the most iconic accessories in Hollywood history. In this article we'll relive some of his best movie moments and talk about his most...
Audrey Hepburn: an eyewear icon
Audrey Hepburn steps out of a New York taxi in her oversized sunglasses and little black dress; an eyewear icon was born. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” 1961.
Andy Warhol: an eyewear icon
Discover the marvellous mind and spectacular glasses style of America’s most prominent pop-art genius, Andy Warhol. An eyewear icon and ambassador of clear glasses frames.
Jackie O: an eyewear icon
Tribute to Jackie O’s eternally stylish glasses. A handmade sunglasses frame, cut from premium tortoise acetate, homage to America’s most stylish 1st lady.
James Dean: an eyewear icon
Tribute to James Dean's eternally stylish glasses. A handmade spectacle frame, cut from premium tortoise acetate, homage to one of Hollywood's most iconic glasses wearers.
Le Corbusier: an eyewear icon
Examine the career, ideologies and spectacular glasses style of the architectural icon; Le Corbusier, an eyewear icon. The originator of the round architect glasses style.
David Hockney: an eyewear icon
Explore the work, inspiration and spectacular glasses style of one of Britain’s most prominent artists of the 20th century; David Hockney.
Dieter Rams glasses: a tribute frame
A limited edition gloss black spectacle frame inspired by one of the most influential industrial designers of the century; Dieter Rams.
John Lennon: an eyewear icon
Discover the spectacular glasses style of Beatles singer song writer, John Lennon. A true eyewear icon and ambassador of round wire spectacles.
Philip Johnson: an eyewear icon
A tribute to the spectacular glasses style of the architectural legend; Philip Johnson, an eyewear icon. An ambassador of the round architect glasses style.
Guides
Glasses for heart shaped faces
For men & women, this is the ultimate optical guide for heart shaped faces. Follow these helpful tips and suggestions to find the perfect spectacles to flatter your facial attributes.
Glasses for square faces
Boxy face? It can be hard to know which glasses will look best on you with so many styles and shapes to choose from. This article explains how to pick the...
Should glasses cover your eyebrows?
Should glasses cover your eyebrows? A handy guide explaining whether your spectacles should cover your brow line or simply be above or below them.
Glasses for a diamond face shape
Find the perfect glasses for your diamond face shape. Celebrate your defined cheekbones, jawline and chine in some high-quality handmade frames.
How are glasses made?
As Scotland's only eyewear manufacturer, we wanted to show you how glasses frames are made. Here's a step by step guide to how we make our frames.
We the spectacle makers
Yes, really. We make spectacle frames. A rare skill to have, especially when other “spectacle makers” are better at making social-noise than making glasses frames. Because the reality is, there’s...
Glasses for triangular faces
Flatter your triangular face with the right choice of glasses. Follow this helpful guide to find which glasses frame suits you best.
Glasses for an oval face shape
A handy guide to choosing the right pair of glasses if you have an oval face. Check out these suggestions to find your perfect spectacle style.
Best glasses for long faces
A guide to choosing glasses for long faces. The perfect article if you struggle finding the perfect spectacle frame for you oblong face.
How to return a frame for adjustment, exchange or refund
A helpful guide explaining how to return your new frame to us for an adjustment, exchange or a refund. Follow these simple steps for hassle free returns.
What glasses suit me?
The ultimate guide on how to choose the perfect glasses frame to suit your face shape, hair colour and skin tone.
Glasses for bald men
No hair? No problem. Choosing glasses for bald men just got easier thanks to these 4 easy steps. Follow this handy guide to find the perfect glasses.
Choosing glasses for blonde hair
The ultimate guide to choosing glasses for blonde hair. For men & women. Check out these inspiring examples of blonde hair glasses styles.
Best eyeglasses for a round face
Round face? Discover which glasses suit you the best. Flatter your best features with this helpful spectacle style guide.
Glasses frames for men’s face shape: the ultimate guide
What's your face shape? Take a minute to find out. It'll pay dividends when choosing your new pair of men's glasses.
12 Architect glasses styles
12 examples of architect glasses worn by some of the world's most iconic architects. What's your favourite style?
Shedding light on glass lenses
Can you still get glass lenses? And are they better than plastic ones? Discover the OG of mineral optics in this handy guide.
Eyeglass styles | Ultimate guide to trends & classic eyewear
Find your best eyeglass styles for 2022. For men and women, this is the definitive guide to new eyewear trends and age-old classics.
Acetate explained
What the heck is cellulose acetate? Click to discover this fantastic bio-plastic, how & where it's made and why we use it to make our glasses.
Our promise
Our customer service declaration intended to inform & reassure your decision when investing in a pair of Banton Frameworks spectacles or sunglasses frames.
Look timeless in tortoiseshell
The backstory of how tortoiseshell got its name, it’s eternal popularity and how it became the most iconic glasses pattern of all time.
Best glasses for a big nose
Find flattering glasses to bring balance to your face. The ultimate 8 step guide to finding a frame that fits and helps make your nose look smaller.
Popular men's glasses: round vs square.
The two most popular men's glasses frame styles. Discover why round and square glasses styles became so fashionable and which will suit you best.
What do the numbers on your glasses mean?
Demystify those weird numbers on your glasses to understand the size of your glasses frame. A handy guide to know your dimensions & for buying glasses online.
What are the parts of glasses called?
What are the parts of a glasses frame actually called? In this detailed article, you can learn to locate and name the basic and the detailed components of a spectacle frame.
Stylish glasses for men: 7 things to look for in 2021
Materials, construction, style and shape... These are the 7 things to look for when shopping for stylish glasses for men in 2021.
Gentleman’s style guide: over 50
Gentleman's style guide by Christopher Legard, Managing Director at men’s fashion retailer Joseph Turner. 5 expert tips for gentleman over 50.
Blog posts
How to try glasses using virtual try on
Finding glasses just got a whole lot easier. Using the new virtual try-on app, you can see which spectacle style suits you the best.
How to clean your glasses
Avoid long-term lens damage and clean your glasses properly. Here's two simple ways to keep your lenses crystal clear and scratch free.
How to measure your ocular height
Ordering varifocals online? Learn to measure your OC height to maximise accuracy, perfectly align your pupils and get the most from your progressive lenses.
How to measure your pupillary distance
A helpful guide to show you how to measure your pupillary distance. Discover the different types of P.D's there are and what they're used for.
How to assemble the spectacles holder
A simply three-step guide to show you how to assemble the Banton Frameworks spectacle holder. It's easy to follow and only takes a few minutes.
How to choose glasses: for your eye colour
Go into greater detail and learn how to choose glasses based on your eye colour.