Folding Prescription Glasses

They’re glasses designed with small hinges along the bridge and temples, allowing the frame to fold into a compact size for easy storage and portability.

Yes. Quality folding frames are made from reinforced materials and precision-engineered hinges to withstand everyday use.

Not really. Once unfolded, they sit and function just like a standard pair, offering the same fit and balance.

Absolutely. Folding frames can be fitted with prescription lenses through Vision Direct, including single-vision, progressive, or blue-light.

They’re ideal for travellers, professionals, or anyone who needs a second pair that’s easy to carry and always on hand.

Yes. Brands like Ray-Ban, Persol, and Porsche Design offer folding models that combine technical innovation with refined aesthetics.

Only slightly. The added components are lightweight and designed for seamless integration, so comfort isn’t compromised.

Follow the hinge points gently — never force the arms. Always store them in their designated compact case to keep the mechanism aligned.

Yes. You’ll find them in metal, acetate, and mixed-material constructions, each with its own blend of strength and flexibility.

Yes. You can customise your lenses with light-adaptive or polarised coatings depending on how you use your glasses day to day.

Clean them like regular glasses, with a microfibre cloth and lens-safe cleaner, occasionally wiping hinge areas to keep them free of dust or debris.

You can return or exchange them within 100 days through Vision Direct’s simple, flexible return policy.