Can I Make my Sunglasses Prescription?

 

Switching between your regular prescription glasses and your sunglasses can be a hassle – so why not protect your eyes and correct your vision at the same time with a pair of prescription sunglasses? By adding prescription lenses to your shades, you can enjoy the best of both worlds, protecting your eye health with effortless style.  From Ray-Ban to Oakley prescription sunglasses, you can have your own corrective prescription lenses built into your choice of designer frames, giving them the same corrective qualities as the glasses you would normally wear indoors. This is especially useful for those with refractive errors in their vision (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism) as it will protect your eyes from sunlight and glare without compromising your ability to see clearly.

But how much are prescription sunglasses?

Can you put a price on convenience and enhanced comfort? The use of prescription sunglasses eradicates the necessity of switching between regular glasses and non-prescription sunglasses when moving between indoor and outdoor settings. BUt to get precise pricing, we recommend checking individual models and adding lenses according to your specific preferences and prescription requirements. 

 

Can Prescription Lenses be put in Any Frame?

 

 

Nearly any type of corrective prescription can be turned into prescription sunglasses. There are a variety of options available, from progressive lenses to bifocals.

 

 

Many regular sunglasses can be converted to prescription sunglasses, but not in all cases. There are a few points to bear in mind:

 

 

The sunglasses lenses must be of a certain curve size – a base curve of 8 or less – in order to add prescription lenses. Those with a higher curve size cannot be converted.

 

 

The original lenses will need to be removed from the sunglasses, to be replaced with the prescription lenses. This means any branding on your lenses will be lost.

 

 

Choosing Your Prescription Sunglasses

 

 

Speak to your optometrist about getting a pair of prescription sunglasses. If it’s been a few years since your last eye exam, it’s best to get an updated one to make sure your new lenses will have the most appropriate prescription for you.

 

 

Your optometrist can also advise you on the best lens material to choose for your needs. You should have a variety of lens styles and colour tints to choose from.

 

 

If you spend a lot of time driving or walking outdoors during the day, a pair of prescription sunglasses is not just a convenient accessory, it’s an optical health essential.

 

 

Choose a pair of prescription sunglasses from some of the best-known brands in the world.

 

 

Not sure where to begin with prescription lenses? Check out our handy prescription glasses buying guide or get in touch with one of our opticians for more information.