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Best lens for prescription sunglasses?
Posted on 8/16/24 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 8/16/24 at 3:59 pm
As the title suggests, I'm looking for recommendations for the best sunglasses lenses that are available for prescription. Frame style is secondary to optic quality, but still a factor.
Hard to tell what is best out of Serengeti (Barberini), Maui Jim, Smith, Randolph, etc., so I'm asking the experts on all things requiring expertise.
ETA: I have deuteranopia if that affects things at all.
Hard to tell what is best out of Serengeti (Barberini), Maui Jim, Smith, Randolph, etc., so I'm asking the experts on all things requiring expertise.
ETA: I have deuteranopia if that affects things at all.
This post was edited on 8/16/24 at 4:02 pm
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Posted on 8/16/24 at 4:04 pm to HempHead
White Oakleys with reflective lenses.
Posted on 8/16/24 at 4:15 pm to HempHead
Smith. The stuff they are doing with their lenses are pretty crazy right now. Sure, most on this board fellate Costas or Maui Jim but Smith is amazing.
Posted on 8/16/24 at 4:26 pm to HempHead
It's all made by the same corporation and sold through all the different brands. As makes sense for the parent company bottom line, they share as many parts as possible across brands especially lenses.
I forget the name of the main corporation just now but it's easily googled. I found out by looking for frames in general.
I forget the name of the main corporation just now but it's easily googled. I found out by looking for frames in general.
Posted on 8/16/24 at 4:28 pm to Sidicous
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I forget the name of the main corporation just now but it's easily googled.
Luxottica.
There are still a few independent shops, but I don't really care. Even within their umbrella, I think there are different lens suppliers and quality differences.
Posted on 8/16/24 at 4:31 pm to HempHead
Maui Jim.
2 pairs, great lens.
2 pairs, great lens.
Posted on 8/16/24 at 4:32 pm to UnitedFruitCompany
I like Smith a lot.
They're doing prescription now?
They're doing prescription now?
Posted on 8/16/24 at 4:33 pm to N2cars
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They're doing prescription now?
They only have a few frames, but yes.
Posted on 8/16/24 at 4:38 pm to HempHead
If I was spending the money for prescription lens, I'd still go MJ, just b/c they wear so well.
Is Smiths warranty as good?
Is Smiths warranty as good?
Posted on 8/16/24 at 4:49 pm to HempHead
I went to Costco with my prescription and picked out a pair of frames. I have been please with them so far.
Posted on 8/16/24 at 4:59 pm to HempHead
Persol offers glass lenses for their prescription sunglasses through their website. I have several pair and have been happy with them.
Posted on 8/16/24 at 6:28 pm to HempHead
I bought a pair of prescription Smiths with Chromapop lenses this year. I paid about $250 with a discount. I like them, but wanted aviators. My prior pair were Smith Serpicos.
Jims would have been first choice, but $800 for a pair of sunglasses was too much.
Jims would have been first choice, but $800 for a pair of sunglasses was too much.
Posted on 8/16/24 at 6:38 pm to HempHead
I get a new pair of WileyX Helix every 2 years and they take a beating offshore. A BEATING. Minor scratches is all I have ever had to deal with. I get the best lenses they offer, polarized, blue light canceling, and they are right at $350 (legit 
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Posted on 8/16/24 at 7:02 pm to HempHead
Off-topic. I went for an eye exam today for both glasses and contacts. It has been awhile. Do they not do the chart anymore?
They just did 4 machines side-by-side and never did the chart at all. I wondering if they were just rushing me in and out or have they stop with the wall chart.
They just did 4 machines side-by-side and never did the chart at all. I wondering if they were just rushing me in and out or have they stop with the wall chart.
Posted on 8/16/24 at 7:04 pm to im4LSU
They're OK.
I have a pair. Tend to scratch too easy
I have a pair. Tend to scratch too easy
Posted on 8/16/24 at 7:08 pm to HempHead
My favorite pair of all time were Maui Jim's. They're excellent.
Posted on 8/16/24 at 7:18 pm to HempHead
Doesn’t matter because if your are getting a prescription lens the optician will discard the stock lens that comes with the frame and replace it with a new prescription lens. Your eye doctor or optician will suggest the best lens for your prescription.
Posted on 8/16/24 at 7:24 pm to Celery
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Doesn’t matter because if your are getting a prescription lens the optician will discard the stock lens that comes with the frame and replace it with a new prescription lens. Your eye doctor or optician will suggest the best lens for your prescription.
My understanding is that the prescription lens would be made of the same material as the standard model.
In essence, I am asking what high-end lenses are available in prescription, and baws' opinions between the options.
Posted on 8/16/24 at 7:33 pm to HempHead
Why not contacts w/sunglasses?
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