Prescription Sunglasses
UV protection, comfort, and clarity, all in one pair of glasses
What are prescription sunglasses?
Prescription sunglasses correct your vision, offer UV protection, and eliminate glare and eye strain in sunny and overcast conditions. They’re an effective, easy-to-carry, 2-in-1 solution to your vision problems.
Prescription Sunglasses
Prescription sunglasses correct your vision, offer UV protection, and eliminate glare and eye strain in sunny and overcast conditions.
How do prescription sunglasses work?
Prescription sunglasses couple the sharp vision provided by your prescription lenses with the dark tint and UV protection of regular sunglasses.
Discover how they work with distance lenses by clicking the image on the right.
How do prescription sunglasses work?
The image below demonstrates how prescription sunglasses couple the sharp vision provided by your prescription lenses with the dark tint and UV protection of regular sunglasses.
Express yourself with customized lenses
Color matching
Keep the tint and color of the original lenses, but with your prescription.
Express yourself with customized lenses
Color matching
Keep the tint and color of the original lenses, but with your prescription.
Buying prescription sunglasses online couldn't be easier
Transitions® Lenses
Discover lenses that darken with UV light and lighten in darker indoor spaces.
How to shop for prescription sunglasses
Recommended frames for prescription sunglasses
Recommended frames for prescription sunglasses
Our optical experts
Our optical experts
Maria Horan FBDO
Dispensing optician
Beck Jinnette
Dispensing optician
Sharlene McKeeman FBDO
Dispensing optician
FAQs
The vast majority of our sunglasses can be fitted with prescription lenses. The few exceptions are when the shape or size of the frame or lens opening would distort the wearer's vision. Some sports sunglasses like ski goggles and single lens styles fall into this category.
At SmartBuyGlasses, we have tens of thousands of prescription sunglasses to choose from, so you’re bound to find the right pair for you.
The cost of prescription sunglasses can vary depending on the brand and frame style, as well as the thickness, tint, and coatings of the lens.
We want to make quality eye care affordable for everyone. The exclusive SmartBuy Collection contains plenty of frames at reasonable prices, and you can customize your lens options to suit both your needs and your budget.
Yes, if that’s the way you want them. Our color matching option means you don’t have to sacrifice the original aesthetic of the sunglasses when you add prescription lenses.
Alternatively, you can choose a mirrored finish or polarized lenses with a brown or grey tint.
The short answer is yes. Exposure to UV rays can have harmful effects on your eye health, so prescription sunglasses are always a useful option, especially for those who can’t wear contact lenses.
Sorry! Unfortunately, we don't sell prescription sunglasses lenses by themselves.
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Yes, our 100-day return policy applies to all our products. The only exception is our reglazing service which is not eligible for return.