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The ella

The ella is made of hand-polished, flexible, and durable acetate.

Series

BFRO Info

Select you previous prescription as you current option and continue to the Top Frame page.

Classic Blue Clear

Available Color options

BFRO Info

Select you previous prescription as you current option and continue to the Top Frame page.

The Prescription Lens Lineup

Here’s our prescription lens lowdown!

Proper selection and use of eyewear is critical to your eye safety. If your occupation, sports, or other activities expose you to the risk of flying objects or physical impact, your eye safety may require the use of special spectacle lens materials. We strongly recommend the use of impact resistant Standard lenses simply because your safety, vision and the health of your eyes is our main concern. Eyeglass lenses made from Basic or Premium materials are not as impact resistant as our Standard material.

Single-Vision

  • For prescriptions from -14.50D to +5.00D
  • These lenses can be made to correct distance, intermediate or near vision as a single focus lens
  • High quality UV-blocking lens materials available
  • Including our premium Anti-Reflection coatings, which are also scratch-resistant and easy to clean

Progressives

  • Our Premium quality varifocals/progressives are made using Digital Freeform Technology
  • These are the upgrade to old bifocals and trifocals
  • If your prescription had an ADD value and you are over 40 these would be ideal for you!
  • All of your visual needs taken care of in one lens, from closely reading a book to cruising down the road, do it all in your varifocal Pair
  • Including our Premium anti-reflection coatings, which are also scratch-resistant and easy to cleans

Readers

  • Magnifying lenses to help you see to read
  • No prescription required, just pick your strength a go!
  • Reading strength from +0.25D to +2.75D
  • Including our premium anti-reflection coatings, which are also scratch-resistant and easy to clean

The Handy Lens Add-Ons

Enhance your Pair with these lens extras!

Proper selection and use of eyewear is critical to your eye safety. If your occupation, sports, or other activities expose you to the risk of flying objects or physical impact, your eye safety may require the use of special spectacle lens materials. We strongly recommend the use of impact resistant Standard lenses simply because your safety, vision and the health of your eyes is our main concern. Eyeglass lenses made from Basic or Premium materials are not as impact resistant as our Standard material.

Blue-Light Filtering

Blue-light lenses filter out potentially harmful rays of visible light that are typically emitted during screen time and by the sun. If you spend a good chunk of time looking at your go-to electronic devices, this lens can reduce your exposure to blue-light and may help with eye fatigue and sleep issues.

Light Responsive

If you’re quickly moving from indoors to outdoors, it can be a hassle to have to swap out your glasses. These photochromic lenses darken when they hit UV light. This tint will deepen as the rays become stronger, making this Pair very practical!

  • Free Standard Shipping on All U.S. Orders

  • FSA & HSA Eligible or Insurance Reimbursement

  • Free Returns & Exchanges

The ella

Series

What are Tops Frames?

Add personality to your Pair with hundreds of swappable Top Frames that instantly snap onto your Base Frame. We have tops in unique patterns, bold colors, Sun Tops, and classics!

How Do Top Frames Attach to Base Frames?

The magic is in the magnets. Two invisible, ultra-lightweight magnets (we’re talking < 1 gram), cover the top left and right corners of the frames, firmly attaching the top frame.

What Are Top Frames Made Out Of?

Durable, injected-molded plastic.

How Thick Are Top Frames?

2mm. Our goal is to have our Pair Family seeing 20–20, so our Tops will not obstruct your vision.

How Heavy is a Top Frame?

The weight of a single Top Frame ranges from 2.6 to 3.5 grams, depending on the model. That’s lighter than a teaspoon of sugar! Our Sun Tops will typically add an additional 2–3 grams due to their lenses.

This narrow, modified cat-eye frame is chock-full of bubbly charm. The ella looks fantastic on most adult faces, and they particularly suit an oval, round, square, heart, diamond, or triangle shape.

  • Frame Width

    134.5mm

    The ella - Rx and Reader

    The width of the frame

  • Lens Height

    36.2mm

    The ella - Rx and Reader

    The vertical diameter of one lens

  • Bridge Width

    16mm

    The ella - Rx and Reader

    The width of the bridge section

  • Lens Width

    51mm

    The ella - Rx and Reader

    The horizontal diameter of one lens

  • Temple Length

    140mm

    The ella - Rx and Reader

    The length of the temple arm, from the front of the frame to the end tip

Overall rating: 4.842279 / 5 from 4844 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The ella - Rx and Reader glasses feature a narrow, modified cat-eye frame that is highly praised for its unique and flattering shape. Customers appreciate the versatility and fit of the frames, as well as the convenience of interchangeable toppers. The glasses are also noted for their lightweight nature and the variety of beautiful colors available.

Summary topics

  • Frame Shape (8%): Customers loved the shape of the frames, describing it as unique, flattering, and perfect for their style.
  • Interchangeable Toppers (20%): Based on many customers, the general consensus is that the toppers are cute and convenient to switch between.
  • Comfort and Fit (15%): Many customers pointed out that the glasses have a perfect fit and are comfortable to wear. However, some wished for more cat eye styles.
  • Prescription Accuracy (6%): Customers loved the prescription, with many describing it as spot on, perfect, great, and wonderful.
  • Frame Colors (6%): It was highlighted by customers that the colors of the frames are beautiful and perfect for different outfits.

Review topics: [size, fit, colors, issues, weight, material, look, line, style, feel, design, addition, quality, shape, comfort, pair, customer service, fun, versatility, glasses, value, flexibility, packaging, frames, shade, light, measurements, toppers, arms, solution].

Review highlights

  • "I love my new glasses." — Heather H.
  • "Fit perfectly, my prescription was perfect, and the frames looked great on me." — Monica
  • "I love my new glasses!" — Christina S.

Reviews

22 days and counting

"Order Ella & toppers 8/3/2026. I wish I could provide a review of my new glasses, but per your tracking website, the shipment has been in pre-transit since 8/17/2926. I also received an email telling me to expect my package by 8/21/2026. Nope. As of today, I still have no updates on my shipment. Very disappointed in Pair for both the delay and the lack of communication. At this point I am going to report this as fraud to PayPal and my bank."

— Roze W. (1/5)

First Timer: Progressive Pride!

"I have been ogling PAIRS for years, sighing over the fun toppers (especially premiums and colourful tops). This year I needed progressives, and my sensitive blue eyes are always crying in the sun so suntoppers were a massive incentive to choose PAIRS, as were the mixed material options. I wear silver jewelry so picked the clear with silver arms, and I chose ELLA for my narrow face (exact same cat eyes as my previous traditional frames, but PAIRS are quite flat where my previous frames had a slight curve. I think the metal arms look a bit more upscale. Really pleased with the progressive lenses, love my toppers. Ella feels playful and feminine. Only downsides: they slide a bit down my nose, as I’m used to traditional metal frames with nose pads. I’m Canadian and paid $20 extra for quick shipping. Arrived a day ahead of expectations!"

— Erin S. (5/5)

Better than ever!

"I am loving my new Ella frames and toppers! I’ve only had them a couple of days but they are so much fun! The polarized sunglasses toppers work great and the regular toppers that I have are great too! The only downside I can think of is now it takes me longer to get ready because I have to decide which toppers to wear! LOL I ordered mirrored green sunglasses toppers and the Homecoming football toppers to wear to the upcoming opening game of the Philadelphia Eagles! How fun!! Go Birds! Too bad they don’t have NFL specific toppers yet. If you’re on the fence about getting these glasses, just do it. I have a high prescription and I got the thin progressive lenses with blue light blocking. I was a little worried the prescription wouldn’t turn out right but, they’re perfect! They’re better than ever and fun too! There are a bajillion fun toppers to choose from and, Pair eyewear makes a snazzy fun alternative to wearing the same glasses every day. 👍👍Two thumbs up😃"

— Cindy H. (5/5)

Small nose pads (not like picture)

"These glasses are lovely! But they do have the smaller nose pads, which is *not* shown in the pictures on the website. That was a surprise. At first I was very concerned about them not fitting the same as my other Ellas. Then I looked at a couple of old, non-Pair frames I still have and they also have small nose pads - I remembered thinking the larger pads were too big when I got my first Ella frames 4 years ago. So, we'll see how long it takes to adjust to the new feel once my new lenses come in. They at least sit closer to my face, which should be better for progressives."

— Ryan L. (5/5)

Perfect!

"Love my Ellas! The prescription is perfect and the anti fatigue lenses are wonderful! The clear pink color is a nice neutral on my skin. They're comfortable and lightweight."

— Brandy L. (5/5)

Beautiful!

"Wow! This frame is more beautiful than I expected. The color is more teal and less sea foam green than it appeared when I ordered it. I’m extremely happy with it. I expect to wear this often without a topper. It’s so pretty on its own"

— Renee M. (5/5)

Perfectly fun!

"After I purchased my glasses, I read some reviews that made me nervous. Others had issues with the toppers not staying on and their lenses being wrong. I can say that my toppers have a strong magnet that keeps them on and my prescription is perfect! I have already looked into seasonal toppers and recommended these glasses to a few different people!"

— Maggie S. (5/5)

Happy customer

"I love my new glasses, they fit perfect! And they look great! My Rx is solid and I couldn’t asked for a better experience!! And my sunglass topper was the added bonus!"

— Kimberly P. (5/5)

Love my Ella frames!!

"The Ella frames were exactly what I was looking for. I had so much fun picking out additional frames- my favorite so far is the Sesame Family. Pair got my prescription right, and is very affordable. I love that I can use my FSA funds to pay for my Pair glasses. So much versatility!"

— Andy S. (5/5)

Great glasses!

"I couldn't live my Ella's anymore! This is actually my second pair of them, as I neglected to get the transition lenses on my first pair. The script is perfect, though being my first pair of transition lenses, I'm still adjusting to them. Great quality and fit. . . couldn't ask for any better!"

— India D. (5/5)

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