Sunglasses

My prescription is quite high, and since I’m due for a new pair of glasses, I recently went to see my optometrist. She actually suggested I look into clip-ons rather than standard photochromic lenses. Her reasoning? With my level of correction, photochromic lenses would end up being incredibly thick, which just doesn't look very aesthetic. Her other suggestion was to go straight for prescription sunglasses—though she advised picking out a thicker, plastic frame to better mask the thickness of those lenses...

Does anyone here actually have any hands-on experience with "clip-ons"?

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I have these classic sunglasses where I had the lenses swapped out for prescription ones. They’ve still got that blue tint, which is great. They aren't those photochromic transition lenses; just standard shades. I rely on them mostly when I'm behind the wheel.
I tried the photochromic route once, but it wasn't my thing. It wasn't even about how they worked—it was that gray wash they leave on your face. Honestly? I felt like they made me look old. 🙂 😬

Why not just grab some contact lenses? Then you can wear whatever sunglasses you want.
That was actually one of the main reasons I switched from glasses to contacts. During the summer, I was about ready to lose my mind.🥳

I’ve been weighing the idea of picking up some new sunglasses lately. Since I already rely on prescription lenses for everything else, I was thinking about getting a pair of prescription sunnies—you know, something practical so I can actually see clearly while driving through the glare.

So, does anyone here have any firsthand experience with this? Is it actually a smart move, or am I just overthinking it? Also, if you have any tips on where to find decent deals or anything similar, please let me know!

My brother’s actually got a pair... he's super happy with them... drives totally fine with them on.
Not sure where you can find the best deals, I don't live in the US, but I know they're way pricier than your standard prescription glasses.

My boyfriend is practically inseparable from his sunglasses; he wears them constantly. Since the glare always seems to bother him, it’s honestly a win-win situation for everyone involved. 😁 It is absolutely worth the investment. 🙂

Melissa Gonzalez21 said:but I know they're quite a bit more expensive than standard prescription ones.

Actually, it's not that—they usually end up being slightly more than just basic sunglasses. Honestly, it all depends on the brand you go for (I mean, if someone has their eye on something like Chanel or similar... 😁).

I just picked out a pair of shades I liked, and getting the prescription lenses fitted cost me about $30.

So, it’s really not that big of a deal.

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Thanks so much for all the input, everyone.
Honestly, I don't really care if they're some big-name designer brand or whatever; at the end of the day, my main priority is just not having to squint every time I'm behind the wheel...
Oh, I totally forgot to mention—I usually pick them up locally here in Chicago.
I think I'll head out next week to do a little more digging and see what's out there.

northernviper392 said:Thanks everyone for the input.
Honestly, I don't care about the brand name; I just want to stop squinting every time I'm behind the wheel...
I forgot to mention that I usually shop for them in Chicago.
I'm planning to head out next week to do some research.

I just use standard prescription glasses with clip-on shades, and it’s easily the best way to go. I’ve tried photochromic lenses and prescription sunglasses, but clips are great—plus they cost about what a decent pair of sunglasses would. Mine were just the Ray-Ban frames $400)👍

Honestly, you're way better off just sticking to contact lenses and picking up some classic, non-prescription shades. If you try to go the prescription sunglasses route, you're looking at a total rip-off because even if you find a decent frame for maybe $267, you'll end up shelling out like $400 or more just for the lenses alone.😲

Melissa Price6 said:The glass is going to run you about 1,500 bucks.

What kind of high-end designer glass are we talking about here, for crying out loud?

Look.
Even if we're talking about what people call "standard" glass, you aren't finding anything that meets those specs for less than $333.😉

Melissa Price6 said:Look.
Even if we're talking about standard glass, you won't find anything under $333.😉

???
What kind of logic is that?
I mean, mine weren't nearly that pricey—if I recall correctly, they were practically a gift from 😁.

Melissa Price6 said:Look.
Even if we're talking about standard glass, nothing is going to fall below $333.😉

The other day, I actually paid for some plastic—not even glass—from $83 for a frameless setup.

Give me a break, what kind of "standard glass" are we talking about from $333? 😲

I haven’t paid a dime for $333 lenses yet. Mind you, I don’t even use glass lenses 😁; I stick to plastic. It’s just easier for me since my frames feel lighter and I don't have to live in constant fear of shattering them 🥳, but still...
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What exactly are you guys buying? Some sort of ultra-premium, top-of-the-line specialty glass or something? 😳
Or is that actually a standard price for glass lenses? 😁

Someone please enlighten me. 😁

Megan Reed said:Good grief, what kind of "standard glass" are they even talking about? $333? 😲

I haven't actually paid for anything yet. $333 Glassware. Though, honestly, I don't own any glassware. 😁I prefer using plastic. It makes handling everything a lot easier, and I don't have to worry about accidentally shattering anything. 🥳But... .

What exactly are you guys buying? Some kind of super-premium, high-end glass or what? 😳
Is that a normal price for glass panes? 😁

Could someone shed some light on this for me? 😁

That only works if you go overboard with all the possible coatings on the glass, but even then, you might still end up paying more in the long run.
I've got anti-reflective and UV coatings on my lenses, but they're just those thin plastic ones, and they totally failed me. $200$1,200 plus frames equals... $600 I got everything at once—prescription sunglasses and regular glasses in one go (they even come with magnetic clip-on shades).

Look, here’s the breakdown: 😬 the frames were about $700, the plastic lenses ran me another $200, plus there was some extra coating for around $100.

And yet, I still can't make the math work out to those totals. 😁

But hey, I guess we really got taken for a ride back in Chicago. 😎

Megan Reed said:What on earth are those lenses even supposed to be?

Those are actually special high-index lenses made for people with really strong prescriptions who want their glasses to look thinner. That’s why they cost an arm and a leg.

I also heard somewhere that using them for both vision correction and sun protection might not be the best move for your eyes... Does anyone know why that is?

Honestly... here’s my take.

If you already wear contacts, just grab some regular sunglasses—plain ones. It really isn't worth paying extra to have prescription lenses put into shades.

But if you don't wear contacts? Getting prescription lenses added to a pair of sunglasses usually runs you about $100. Now—everyone's budget is different. For me, it feels pretty pricey—if I'm dropping $600 on the frames, spending another $300 just for the lenses means I could've bought two more pairs of glasses instead.