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.

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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.

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Express yourself with customized lenses

Your lifestyle, your lenses. Choose stylish and functional add-ons that will get the most out of your prescription sunglasses.
Blue mirrored sunglasses
Mirrrored lenses

A reflective finish that shields your eyes and greatly reduces glare.

water reflection seen through polarised lenses
Polarized lenses

Cut out glare, improve contrast, and enjoy total UV protection.

color matching sunglasses lenses
Color matching

Keep the tint and color of the original lenses, but with your prescription. 

Express yourself with customized lenses

Your lifestyle, your lenses. Choose stylish and functional add-ons that will get the most out of your prescription sunglasses.
blue mirrored sunglasses
Mirrored lenses

A reflective finish that shields your eyes and greatly reduces glare.

Polarized lenses

Cut out glare, improve contrast, and enjoy total UV protection.

the sea as seen through polarized and non polarized glasses lenses
color matching prescription sunglasses
Color matching

Keep the tint and color of the original lenses, but with your prescription. 

Buying prescription sunglasses online couldn't be easier

discover your style
add your prescription
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three different coloured lenses
Tints

Gradient effect or uniform tint lenses for UV protection and improved contrast.

Transitions® Lenses

Discover lenses that darken with UV light and lighten in darker indoor spaces.

How to shop for prescription sunglasses

Find the frames that match your tastes
Find the frames that match your tastes
Customize your lenses

Our optical experts

Our optical experts

Speak to a certified optician

Got questions about eye care? We’re here to help.

For guidance you can trust, ask our in-house opticians.

Speak to a
certified optician

Got questions about eye care?

We’re here to help. For guidance you can trust, ask our in-house opticians.

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.

Still have questions about prescription lenses? Head to our Optical Center for helpful articles, or ask our online Opticians. Click here to find out more.

Yes, our 100-day return policy applies to all our products. The only exception is our reglazing service which is not eligible for return.