subject: Purchasing Prescription Sunglasses [print this page] Prescription sunglasses are an essential piece of eyewear for those that wear glasses to correct their vision. There are so many situations where sunglasses are preferable, and not having the prescription correction in the glasses can impair your ability to function.
This is especially true if you are one of the people who needs to wear glasses in order to legally drive. Driving in bright sunlight can be dangerous without sunglasses and driving without glasses isn't legal, so you'll need to get a pair of prescription sunglasses.
If you're especially fond of the outdoors, you'll want sunglasses for your outdoor activities. There are many outdoor activities that would require the use of sunglasses and where the ability to see things without impairment is preferable. For example, people who have a cycling hobby should own a pair of prescription sunglasses.
You can get prescription sunglasses at any number of locations, although the primary location you should try is your own optometrist or vision center. If you're looking for a most cost effective solution, you can go online where there are places that can offer discounts on prescription eyeglasses. Some people prefer not to shop for glasses online for a variety of reasons.
Also, there's a matter of trust. Do you trust the online company to provide the right prescription and right style of glasses to you? There are ways to mitigate the trust issue, for example, you can read reviews of the company and if you have friends that have purchased prescription glasses online you can ask for their opinion.
For most people, however, the obvious answer is to return to their optometrist or vision center and request a pair of prescription sunglasses. Keep in mind your level of vision coverage through your insurance, if you have vision coverage. Many companies only allow a new pair of frames every other year.
For this reason many people will stagger their purchases, buying a pair of regular glasses one year and then the next time they have coverage, they'll purchase a pair of prescription sunglasses. In this way, neither set of glasses is ever too far out of date in terms of the prescription.
Prescription sunglasses are a necessity for people who require glasses to correct their vision. Acquiring prescription sunglasses can be as simple or complicated as you make it. You'll enjoy the newfound freedom afforded by your prescription sunglasses.
