Choosing the Right Prescription Sunglasses: Protect Your Eyes from the Sun

Wearing sunglasses is not just fashionable, its practical! Just as you would protect your skin by wearing sunblock, it is important to protect your eyes from exposure to sunlight. Sunglasses can be made with or without a prescription. If you are someone who regularly wears contacts, you should always remember to wear sunglasses over them when outdoors. If you are someone who wears prescription eyewear, we can include your prescription so that you don’t have to sacrifice clarity! Below, our team at Eye-Site in Boynton Beach shares a few tips on how to choose the best sunglasses for the job.

Avoid smaller frames

The point of sunglasses is to protect your eyes from the sun – something that tiny frames might not do as well. Larger frames that wrap around the face can also prevent excess sunlight and glare coming from the sides.

Be Sure They Offer UV Protection

Ordering cheap sunglasses online can sometimes be misleading. You want to be sure that your main pair of sunglasses are doing their job – protecting your eyes from sunlight! Our team at Eye-Site of Boynton Beach can recommend a lens that meets your visual needs while providing as much protection as possible.

Choose the lens color that works for your lifestyle

Sunglass lenses can come in a variety of colors and variations. Darker lenses like gray or green work great in very bright light conditions. If you spend a lot of time outdoors or on the water, these lenses might work well for you. Rose and brown lenses are not as dark, and work well on cloudy days or when you are wearing your lenses into the evening. Depending on your lifestyle and activities, we can personalize your lenses to suit your needs and enhance your vision.

Sunglasses are for everyone 

We recommend all our customers own a pair of good quality sunglasses. If you are a contact lens wearer, you can get lenses with no prescription. If you are a glasses wearer, you have a few options. You can choose to put your distance prescription in the lenses, or you can opt for a bifocal / progressive. If you don’t love the idea of having regular glasses AND prescription sunglasses, you have another option. Ask our team about transition lenses – these lenses will get dark when you go outside!

Get Protection from UV Rays in Boynton Beach, FL

Our team at Eye-Site can help you choose the best sunglasses for your needs and your vision. Give us a call today at (561) 738-0111 to schedule an appointment.