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.

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 Oakley's Ice Iridium to Bolle's Polarised Axis. Essentially, however, the following broad categories cover most lens tints:

	Grey/Smoke Ideal for bright light conditions as it maintains the fidelity of colours.
	Brown/Bronze Inherently soothing, so suitable for bright or medium light over a long period.
	Red/Vermillion/Rose  Ideal in moderate and poor light as it increases contrast.
	Yellow Perfect for very flat light conditions, especially fog as it enhances contrast by elminating blue light.
	Orange  Perfect for overcast/low light conditions, as it enhances contrast and depth perception. A hybrid between yellow and vermillion.
	Polarised Usually grey or brown - eradicates glare caused by reflected light-rays. Therefore, they are particularly useful around water and when driving
	Photochromic Also known as Transitions or Reactolite - light-adjusting lenses that darken when exposed to UV. Therefore they are very flexible for changeable light-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.

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's G30, Rudy Project's Golf 100 and Impact X Photochromic Golf, Nike's Max Golf, Bolle's EagleVision 2 and Adidas's LST Golf 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.

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.