Prescription Sun Glasses

Sun glasses can come in handy in a lot of situations. They block out the sun so you can see clearly on a bright day. Let's say you are driving on the highway, mid-afternoon, on a hot summer day. The sun glares off of the bumper of the car in front of you. If you wear glasses, they will most likely amplify that glare.

Most people with less than perfect eyesight cannot wear normal sunglasses because the lenses do not improve their vision. That is where prescription sun glasses come in. Please let me explain some more and show the choices available to you.

Most, if not all, eye doctors provide special lenses to reduce glare and make it easier to see in direct sunlight. Some lenses are coated with a special polymer that reacts to the amount of light in a person's environment to adjust the tint of their glasses accordingly. These are known as photo chromatic or "transition" lenses. If you would like one pair of spectacles for all occasions, this is the choice for you.

Other lenses are always darkly shaded, like regular sun glasses, which is perfect if you only need them for activities like sports or driving. Another option is the clip on. These are sun blocking lenses in a frame with no ear pieces that clips onto your existing eye wear. These used to be bulky and unfashionable, but we've come a long way since the days of "A Different World".

With today's technology, special lenses can be made to fit nearly any frames. You can have a pair installed in your current specs or order designer frames with the lenses custom made to fit them. All you need is a valid prescription and a pair of frames you like.

Eyeglass lenses can often be made in nearly any color of the rainbow. Lighter shades are usually used for fashion purposes. You could literally look at the world through rose colored glasses. Darker hues can be used as sun glass lenses.

Green and gray can be used for this, but brown and black are more popular in such applications. Yellow lenses provide improved contrast, especially in poor lighting conditions.

Colors like red and blue can be very fashionable. Lenses can even be purchased with gradient coloring that fades from one color to another gradually.

If you would like to get a pair of prescription sun glasses for yourself, the process is very easy. First, visit your local eye doctor and get a vision test. The optometrist will then provide you with a medical lens prescription. Next, you need to look for the perfect frames that make you look your best. Optometrists usually offer a selection of frames at their office. The frames come in a wide range of styles, brands, and prices.

If you do not find a suitable pair at the office, you are always free to take the prescription with you. Then you can go to any other optometrist or eyeglass shop. Just give them your prescription and they will help you find a pair of frames you like.

You can even buy eye glass frames online.