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Progressive Sunglasses and Prescription Sunglasses: How They Work

By Deepak Optical TeamPublished 2 November 20262 min read

Progressive Sunglasses and Prescription Sunglasses: How They Work

If you need glasses, you do not have to choose between seeing well and wearing sunglasses. Here is how prescription and progressive sunglasses work, in plain words.

Prescription sunglasses

These are sunglasses with your prescription in the lens, plus a tint. You get clear sight and shade in one pair. On EYVRO, tinted lenses (brown, black, blue and green) are ₹700 per pair, added to the frame price. See sunglasses and the lens price list.

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Progressive sunglasses

If you wear progressive glasses, you can have progressive sunglasses. One lens gives distance, middle and near vision with no visible line, and a tint cuts the brightness. They suit people who drive, travel or walk outside a lot and also read a map or phone. Our guide to progressive lenses vs bifocals explains how they work and how long they take to get used to.

Note: the sunglass lens options at checkout on EYVRO are tints only. If you want progressive sunglasses, message us first with your prescription and the frame you like, and we will tell you what is possible.

Reading sunglasses

These have a plus reading power for use outdoors, such as on the beach or by the pool. Ask what style suits you. See what reading glasses power numbers mean.

Three things to check

  1. UV protection. It is separate from the dark colour. Ask for 100% UV protection. See how to choose durable sunglasses and understand UV protection.
  2. The tint. Grey keeps colours natural, and brown adds contrast. See polarized vs UV-protected.
  3. The frame. Very curved wrap frames may not suit strong prescriptions.

Strong prescription?

A strong prescription needs a thinner lens, and a large sunglass frame can make edges look thick. Send us your prescription before you pick a frame. See thick lenses and high-index options.

This article is general information, not medical advice. For persistent symptoms or any sudden change in your vision, see an eye-care professional.

Not sure which lens suits you?

Tell us what you do most of the day and send your prescription. We will explain the options and what each one costs before you pay.

Ask Deepak Optical for lens advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01Can sunglasses have my prescription?

Yes. Lenses can be made to your prescription and tinted, and then fitted into a suitable frame.

02What are progressive sunglasses?

Sunglasses with progressive lenses, which give you far, middle and near vision in one lens with no visible line, plus a tint to cut brightness.

03Do dark lenses protect from UV?

Not always. A dark lens without UV protection can be worse than none. Ask for UV protection specifically. See our guide to UV and polarized lenses.

04What are reading sunglasses?

Sunglasses with a plus power at the bottom or throughout, for reading outdoors. They may be a full-lens reading power or a bifocal. Ask what suits your needs.

05Can any frame take prescription sunglass lenses?

Not always. A strong prescription, or a very curved wrap frame, may not work well. Message us with the frame and your prescription and we will tell you.

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