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Prescription
Sunglasses

Vision enhancement meets style

Why Choose prescription Sunglasses?

Not only do sunglasses protect you from the light, but they also provide clearer vision, preventing the glare from the sun from impacting your sight. Squinting is uncomfortable and often leads to headaches whilst also causing wrinkles. Therefore, investing in a pair of quality sunglasses is a must. But do you also wear prescription glasses because contact lenses are too uncomfortable for you? If so, you’ll need a pair of prescription sunglasses to offer you impeccable vision whilst also providing enough shade from the sun. At Carrum Downs Eyecare, you can consult with our optometrists and optical dispensers who will help you determine the type of prescription sunglasses that best suits your needs.

Polarized lenses are made from a special polarizing film that is applied in the factory to the lens. This film allows scattered light rays to be filtered, consequently improving vision in strong reflected light conditions. Polarized lenses are a must for the water and beach, protecting you from UV rays, glare, and intense light.

Polarised sunglasses can look exactly the same as standard sunglasses, but their lenses feature a polarising film that changes the way light reaches your eyes.

What does polarisation mean?
What are the benefits of Polarisation?

A virtually invisible filter can be built into lenses to eliminate the amount of reflected light that enters the eye. Polarized lenses not only reduce glare but also make images appear sharper and clearer, increasing visual clarity and comfort.

They’re especially useful for people with certain eye conditions that make them more sensitive to light, such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and uveitis (a type of eye inflammation). They’re also helpful for protecting the eyes after surgery that may cause more sensitivity to light, such as cataract removal or laser correction.

Polarized, or anti-glare, sunglass lenses reduce light glare and eyestrain. Because of this, they improve vision and safety in the sun. When working or playing outdoors, you can become frustrated and even temporarily blinded by reflected light and glare. Polarised lenses are ideal for anyone who enjoys water sports or fishing, as well as other activities such as cycling, golf and running. 

This often comes down to personal preference, but the best lens colour options for driving are usually grey, green or brown. Grey or green is generally better for bright, hazy, sunny conditions. Brown is often better for cloudy, overcast days and rain.

When is polarisation best?
What colour lens should I choose?
Are there times Polarised lenses are not recommended? 

There are some situations where it’s not a good idea to wear polarised sunglasses. It’s difficult to see LCD screens clearly through polarised lenses, so people who rely on LCD screens for high-risk or critical work (like pilots or machine operators) should avoid wearing them.

If you need a pair of polarized prescription sunglasses, don’t hesitate to contact Carrum Downs Eyecare. We will be happy to help you find the right pair for you and suggest some of our trendy sunglasses. 

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