The Benefits of Prescription Sunglasses

Prescription sunglasses are an essential purchase. They are crucial to your eye health and general well-being. Often worn in the summer, sunglasses are just as necessary in the harsh winter. As long as there are UV rays and glare, you need a pair of quality sunglasses to protect your eyes.

100% UV Protection

Prescription sunglasses block ultraviolet rays. They can protect you from the sun’s damaging effects. Thus, you need to choose sunglasses labeled 100% UV protection. UV protection can lower your risk of developing cataracts, eye cancer, macular degeneration, and other eye diseases.

Since the glasses extend to the area around the eyes, wearing them protects your skin from sunburn and premature signs of aging. That means you can keep the delicate skin around your eyes looking younger and smoother.

Clear Vision When You’re Out in the Sun

If you love going out, you will need sunglasses for crystal-clear vision while the sun glares. Prescription sunglasses help with vision correction. Even if your sunglasses are dark, they should still correct your vision problems. It should still help with farsightedness, nearsightedness, or astigmatism.

With prescription sunglasses, there is no need to wear sunglasses over your standard eyeglasses to see. You can start sporting just one pair instead. They are convenient and provide better vision than traditional eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Say Goodbye to Glare

If you are sensitive to the sun’s brightness, prescription sunglasses are the perfect option. These sunglasses are also available in polarized lenses, which can offset blinding glare. If you often drive around, you will need prescription glasses since glare often happens on sidewalks and roadways. Glare also usually occurs in sports fields and the winter snow. With prescription sunglasses, you don't have to worry about taking part in outdoor activities.

More Customization Options

The beauty of getting your sunglasses from eye centers is that they have more customization options. If you buy your sunglasses from outside stores, you can only pick from available sunglasses. But if you are getting prescription lenses, you can pick from all colors and tints to ensure your sunglasses suit your style. There are plenty of different styles in frames to choose from as well— from aviator to heart-shaped sunglasses.

More Lens Options

Besides more customization options, you also have more lens options. Eye specialists can use varying materials and treatments to make your sunglasses. Of course, they make your sunglasses all according to your specifications. You can choose from many options, like polarized, polycarbonate, photochromatic, and scratch-resistant lenses.

Good for Your Budget

Get prescription sunglasses if you are on a budget but want UV protection and to take advantage of the benefits of regular eyeglasses. You will have 100% UV protection, anti-glare, and the vision correction benefits of prescription eyeglasses all in one.

If you need a new pair of prescription sunglasses, you can schedule an appointment at Ocean Park Optometry today. Contact us at (310) 452-1039 or visit our Santa Monica, California, office.