Prescription Sunglasses

View our range of prescription sunglasses by the following leading brands. Choose between directly glazed in-frame sunglasses by Oakley sunglasses and Bolle sunglasses, or models that work with prescription inserts, such as Adidas sunglasses and Rudy Project prescription sunglasses. We are confident that we offer both the most extensive range of prescription sunglasses as well as the best prices on the web. With a member of the UK Sports Vision board on hand to help, we also feel that we offer expertise unrivalled online or on the high street. For more prescription information, check out our Prescription Guide.

Prescription Sunglasses In Detail

When choosing prescription sunglasses for sport, there are two groups of eyewear available. With positives and negatives to both prescription options, you will probably have a fairly clear opinion about which route you want to take, but here is a brief overview:

Direct in-frame prescription lenses

Exactly the same as a pair of glasses you would buy from an optician, but with the perfect tint and optimum protection. However, because most sports eyewear is highly wrapped, it is impossible to glaze high prescriptions - why not use our prescription filter to find out exactly what is available for your prescription? Simply select 'My Prescription' in the taskbar above.

Prescription inserts/Optical adaptors/Clip-ins

Prescription lenses clip in behind sunglasses or goggles. They ensure that you do not have to compromise your vision to have the frame of your choice, either to optimise protection or purely for style. Plus, they allow contact lens wearers the flexibility to choose when they wear their contacts, should the conditions dry them out for example. Prices INCLUDE lenses, insert and glazing - no hidden extra costs.

Lens Tints For Prescription Sunglasses

There is a wide range of lens tints for sunglasses, and an equally confusing array of different names, ranging from Smith's Ignitor Mirror to Bolle's Competivision Gun. Essentially, however, the following broad categories cover most lens tints:

	Grey/Smoke Reduces light intensity without altering the colour of objects. Provides most natural colour vision, but does not enhance contrast. Excellent choice for general use and activities where subtle colour differences are important. Ideal for bright light conditions as it maintains the fidelity of colours.
	Brown/Bronze Enhances contrast (objects appear sharper) by blocking a larger percentage of blue light (compared to grey). Provides a warmer appearance to colours and makes greens more vibrant. Works well in variable light conditions. Work especially well in activities where judging distances is important, or where there is high glare. Inherently soothing, so suitable for bright or medium light over a long period.
	Red/Vermillion/Rose Improves visual clarity in a wide variety of conditions. Particularly strong in moderate and poor light as it increases contrast.
	Yellow Blocks nearly all blue light for superior contrast. Will distort colours, so may not be suitable for activities that require accurate colour recognition. Good for overcast, hazy or foggy conditions. Enhances depth perception in overcast/shaded conditions. Perfect for very flat light conditions, especially fog as it enhances contrast by elminating blue light.
	Orange Filters some blue light for enhanced contrast Will distort colours, so may not be suitable for activities that require accurate colour recognition. Good for overcast, hazy or foggy conditions. Enhances depth perception in overcast/shaded conditions. Perfect for overcast/low light conditions, as it enhances contrast and depth perception. A hybrid between yellow and vermillion.
	Polarised Eliminates blinding glare from reflected light bouncing off surfaces such as water or wet roads. Good choice for fishing, sailing and other water sports, plus for driving and cycling. Usually grey or brown - primarily suited to bright conditions.
	Photochromic Also known as Transitions or Reactolite - light-adjusting lenses that darken when exposed to UV. As such, they are flexible for changeable light/weather conditions.
	Cat. 4 Category 4 lenses are very dark (3-8% light transmission), so are only suitable for use in incredibly bright conditions, such as high-altitude use. Not allowed for driving.
	Mirror Limit glare, increase light absorption and reduce infrared. Good for snow sport and water sports.

This is not to detract from the many lens colour configurations, as they all have a particular purpose, but as a rule they are combinations of the above colours and fall somewhere along the continuum between these shades. For example a sandstone tint is soothing over prolonged use in sunlight, but also offers contrast enhancement in more overcast conditions.

Sport specific

When browsing through our shopping pages by sport, you will see that we have identified some lenses that our experience and expertise tell us are ideal for use with particular sports. Furthermore, there are some tints that have been designed specifically with a particular sport in mind.

	Tennis The teal Competivision, by Bolle, has been created to enhance fluorescent tennis balls.
	Skiing/Snowboarding Also, Bolle's vermillion Mogul Vision lens reduces the intense reflections of snow, making it perfect for skiing and snowboarding sunglasses.
	Golf Oakley G30 Rudy Project Golf 100 and Impact X Photochromic Golf Nike'Max Golf Bolle EagleVision 2 Adidas LST Contrast series Whilst these range from green to cinnamon through to vermillion, all have been designed specifically to differentiate the shades of green on the golf course.
	Shooting Oakley's G26 lens enhances orange targets while increasing contrast against green and blue backgrounds. Yellow, orange and rose lenses are also popular for shooting.