Protect Your Eyes From the Sun

If you are in Arizona, you need sunglasses. The harsh sun can harm your eyes. You need the right protection to ensure you do not suffer from the effects of excess sunlight. This is not just a brightness or glare issue. The UV rays in sunlight can harm your eyes to the point where you become susceptible to certain eye diseases and eye health conditions later in life. Choosing the right sunglasses is critical, especially if you have a prescription. Our optometrists at Eyes on Hayden in Scottsdale, AZ, know what you are facing and which sunglasses features can help.

Why Your Prescription Can Affect Your Sunglasses

Your prescription for your sunglasses will be the same as your prescription for regular eyeglasses. You do not need a separate prescription unless you have a condition that makes your sight worse in low-light conditions, which sunglasses can mimic.

However, your prescription affects the thickness of the lens, the type of material used, and even the shape of the frames. If you need prescription sunglasses, you will need to find frames that can hold the lenses which may be a lot thicker than generic non-prescription lenses or possibly heavier.

Then you need to ensure that the lenses not only meet your prescription but also offer additional protection, such as an anti-UV coating or anti-glare coating. Choosing sunglasses is essentially the same as choosing regular prescription glasses in this respect. If you have sunglasses frames that you like, show them to our optician to find out if the frames can be used for prescription lenses.

Contact Our Optical Store to Find Sunglasses in Scottsdale, AZ

Our optometrists at Eyes on Hayden will help you find frames that fit your face and budget. Call our team today at (480) 900-2020 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.