document updated a month ago, on Sep 9, 2024
I just started buying some good sunglasses for driving and such
sunglasses that aren't well-integrated into prescription glasses
- The side-protection that you can basically clip on to any set of glasses are called "side shields". The sunglasses version are typically shaded.
- If you're looking for sunglasses that are big enough to go over a set of prescription glasses, those are called "fit over" sunglasses.
sunglasses that are well-integrated into prescription glasses
- Some prescription glasses have a feature that allows a magnetic sunglasses layer to fit on the existing prescription glasses.
- If you have a recent prescription, you can buy a separate set of prescription sunglasses online.
- Cheap places to buy include Zenni Optical (online only) and EyeBuyDirect (also online only).
- Specific models that have thick-ish sides:
- ZenniOptical [1]
- EyeBuyDirect [1]
normal sunglasses that can work over contacts