Persol FAQ
What makes Persol technically unique?
The Meflecto temple, patented in the 1930s: the arms flex and spring back instead of bending out of shape. Add hand-polished acetate and the silver arrow hinge and you have a frame that's been made the same way in Italy since 1917. Luxottica owns it now.
Can I get prescription in Persol frames, including the folding models?
Yes, single vision, progressive or bifocal, and the Meflecto temples work as before. The folding frames (0644, 0961) need a thin 1.67 high-index lens to clear the hinge. Acetate Persols carry a strong prescription better than the metal ones.
Does Persol offer its Supersonic polarization in prescription?
Yes, as factory Persol lenses with the polarizing filter cast into the blank, in any Persol colour: Havana, blue, green. Not an aftermarket film.
Are Persol prescription lenses made in Italy?
Yes, in Luxottica's Italian lab, from the same blanks and coatings as the non-prescription line, with the Persol etching. We don't substitute.
What's the maximum Persol frame size for a strong prescription?
For anything past -4.00, a 54 or 57 mm lens. The 60 mm pilot shapes end up with thick edges even in high-index. We flag the oversized models at checkout and suggest the smaller version of the same style.
How do I know my Persol is genuine?
Micro-etched logo on the lens, serial number inside the temple, and the box with certificate and QR code. We're an authorised dealer and buy through Luxottica, so it comes with the paperwork. Two-year frame warranty.




















































































