Prescription Sunglasses

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Protecting Your Eyes Outdoors

Sunglasses are a must for clear and comfortable vision outside. Beyond fashion, they provide prescription UV protection and reduce glare that can harm your eyes. Long-term sun exposure can cause irritation, sunburn on the eye surface, and even raise the risk of macular degeneration. With custom vision sunglasses, you can enjoy the outdoors while keeping your eyes safe.

Options for Glasses Wearers

People who already wear corrective lenses have several choices. Prescription tinted glasses, photochromic sunglass options, or standard eyeglasses with clip-on shades are all available. The right option depends on your lifestyle and comfort. For frequent drivers, polarized prescription sunglasses are often the best pick for reducing glare on the road.

 

Prescription Sunglasses

Corrective sun lenses combine vision correction with protection from harsh sunlight. Nearly every vision need can be addressed—nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or even multifocal lenses. These custom-fit sun eyewear options also come in stylish frames, so you don’t have to compromise on fashion.

You can choose from a wide range of prescription sunwear enhancements, such as:

  • Custom sunglass tints in multiple shades
  • Scratch-resistant sun lenses for durability
  • Polarized prescription shades to cut glare from water or pavement
  • High-performance sun prescriptions in lightweight materials like polycarbonate or Trivex

Benefits for Contact Lens Wearers

Even if you normally wear contact lenses, prescription sunglasses can be a smart choice. They provide relief when your eyes are dry, irritated, or exposed to allergens. They are also safer for outdoor activities such as swimming, since wearing contacts in water increases infection risk. Having a pair of durable prescription sunglasses ensures comfort in settings where contacts may not be the best option.

Photochromic Lenses

Another popular solution is photochromic sunglass options. These lenses darken when exposed to sunlight and return to clear indoors. They offer convenience for anyone who doesn’t want to carry multiple pairs of glasses. This feature makes them one of the most versatile outdoor vision solutions available.

No matter your preference—stylish prescription sunwear, polarized shades, or custom vision sunglasses—you can protect your eyes while enjoying clear, comfortable vision. At Barnes Talero EyeCare in Nashville, we help match your lifestyle to the best prescription sun solution.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions​

Can you put your prescription in any sunglasses?

In many cases yes, though very curved frames may not support prescription lenses.

They can be ordered through your eye doctor or optical shop offering prescription UV protection.

Yes, as long as the frames can hold corrective sun lenses without distortion.

Most standard frames work, but oversized wrap styles may not fit custom vision sunglasses.

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