Power sunglasses, they sound like something out of an 80’s action movie, don’t they? Something Arnold Schwarzenegger or Chuck Norris would wear in their heyday, perhaps? Alas, the truth is far from it, power sunglasses, better known as prescription sunglasses, are simply sunglasses with corrective lenses. Okay, so they might not be cool as something an action hero would wear, but consider how functional and useful they are. No more squinting or compromise in vision when you’re looking for sun protection!
So you’ve stepped out of your house or workplace on a sunny day with your glasses on, and you find that the glare from the sun makes it difficult to see. Without any sort of protection against harsh sunlight, not only are you putting your eyes at risk for damage, but are also compromising on vision. Then comes the squinting or attempt to shade your eyes with your palms. Sounds way too cumbersome, doesn’t it?
Now consider another situation. You’ve luckily got your snazzy sunglasses with you as well, so you whip them out and put them on, instantly providing relief to your eyes, and letting you see better. Now there’s another problem, however. Your vision is all blurry and unclear, and you’re sorely missing your spectacles because they help you see clearly, you really need them to function.
You see the dilemma? On one hand, you either have to compromise and let your eyes get damaged by UV rays, or you have to compromise by having imperfect vision. Neither situation particularly sounds good, does it? This is where prescription sunglasses, or power sunglasses come in. They not only help shield your eyes against the sun, but also provide perfect vision due to the correction offered by the lenses. The best of both worlds!
Apart from people who regularly wear glasses, prescription sunglasses are also a great option for contact lens users because of how much protection they offer. On the beach, on a windy day or something similar, prescription sunglasses keep your eyes protected from the sun, sand, dust and debris much better that contact lenses. You don’t need to be extra careful not to let sand or dust get into your contact lens covered eyes, and can enjoy your day out better!
Some people need corrective lenses all the time, without which they absolutely cannot go about their day, and it is especially these people who definitely need prescription sunglasses. It’s not practical to use both eyeglasses and sunglasses together, so on sunny days, there’s nothing better than prescription sunglasses.
Fortunately, you can get power sunglasses from pretty much any big name brand, and there’s no limit to the type of lenses you can fit in. So don’t worry about your visual condition, there’s something out there for everyone. Whether you’re astigmatic or presbyopic, you can find corrective lenses for prescription sunglasses without much difficulty. In case you’re wondering, there’s even progressive lenses available for sunglasses!
Perhaps the best part about prescription sunglasses is the fact that everyone can get any look they want. You can accessorize and experiment with different looks and frames quite easily because of the availability, which is good news for people interested in the latest trends. Instead of power or prescription sunglasses, you can also consider photochromic lenses, but they’re not as convenient, because they become darker only under UV rays. If you’re driving, they probably won’t turn darker because most car windshields block UV rays. Yet another option are clip-on sunglasses, which are basically custom sunglasses that can be attached to your spectacles when required. But let’s face it, they don’t really look all that great and aren’t very popular. You can consider them if you’re really okay with that odd looking attachment though.
Prescription sunglasses aren’t too expensive either, many people seem to think that they’re exorbitantly priced, but the truth is that they’re quite reasonable. So if you’re someone who constantly needs to wear spectacles or contact lenses, go out and get yourself a pair of prescription sunglasses, you won’t regret it!