FAQ's

How do I measure my P.D?
This is simply the measurement between the centres of your eyes.  Some nice Opticians will give it to you, if not, you can simply mark a dot on your own glasses in line with the centre of your pupils – and measure the distance.  If you are unable to provide it select 62 on the P.D. scale.  This is the average that the industry uses as standard.  Again, if you are not sure, please get in touch.  We will help to sort it out for you.

What are polarized lenses?
The polarized lenses block out almost 100% of glare, allowing only useful vertical light to enter the eye. The lenses reduce eye fatigue by stopping squinting and eye strain while offering total UV 400 protection. True Polaroid lenses come with unique scratch resistance and are tested to withstand impact. They are safe and light making them the ideal prescription sunglasses for sports

What colour lens tint should I choose?
Grey is a good colour for general use and provides the most natural colour vision.  However, it does not enhance contrast.
Brown provides a warmer appearance to colours and makes greens more vibrant.  It also enhances contrast.  Good for activities where judging distance is important.
Green provides a smooth tone to colours and filters blue light.  Good for sports where objects need to show up against the background.

Where can I get sunglasses that go over glasses?
A great idea for sports eyewear is the new Polaroid range of sun covers. Polaroid Suncovers fit over your optical frame providing a low cost option to sun protection while enjoying outdoor activities. They have the full benefit of polarized lenses. Enter sun covers in the search box in the top right hand corner.

Which photochromic lenses will darken in a car?
The new Transitions XTRActive lenses have been developed to react to visible light and will now darken to 50% light transmittance behind the windscreen of a car, even at temperatures of 27°C.

Which sunglasses are the best for sport?
NXT combined with Nike sports sunglasses have become the eyewear of choice for cyclists, golfers, athletes, sailors and skiers. Shatterproof lenses provide perfect protection sunglasses for cyclists and bikers, and make the ideal protective sports eyewear for cricket and golf.  With lenses that provide superior optical quality with no internal stress and providing 100% UV protection, NXT prescription lenses in Nike frames are available in a range of tints.

What style sunglasses should I choose for cycling?
Cycling sunglasses should be lightweight but with lenses that will withstand stone chips. Look for frames that have a wrap style and will not interfere with your line of sight or larger frames so your vision is not obscured by the frame. We have a new range of Nike prescription sunglasses with NXT lenses. NXT are guaranteed unbreakable. The range also includes an orange lens for riding in low light conditions.

Which sunglasses are best for water sports?
Exclusive to Dirty Dog is the “Wetglasses” range of sunglasses. True watersports sunglasses, designed with water escape vents and channels to allow water to flow away from the lenses. Wetglasses come with a detachable elasticised headband to ensure that they stay on in even the toughest conditions. The headband can be removed so that they can be used as everyday sunglasses.

Which sunglasses are best for fishing?
Choose polarised lenses to protect your vision from glare and to see through the surface reflections.  Polarized prescription sunglasses for fishing protect your eyes from UV and from eye strain. Genuine Polaroid sunglasses have fantastic optical quality and are extremely tough and durable.

Which prescription glasses are best for shooting?
The Winner brand of glasses are designed for all formats of shooting. Ideal for skeet or clay, range or target shooting. True specialist prescription shooting glasses at affordable prices.

Which sunglasses are best for golf?

Nike prescription sunglasses are available with the latest Transitions SOLFX "Power Purple" lenses.  Brand new to the market, these lenses are photochromic, reacting to the changing light conditions. They change from a light tint to a full sunglass tint.  The colour optimises contrast, making the ball stand out against the green back ground.  Check out our range of Nike sunglasses.

Where can I buy Oakley Prescription sunglasses?

Where can you get Oakley sunglasses with prescription lenses? Right here!  We have a great range of the latest Oakley sunglasses with a choice of lens options to suit your sport. The lowest prices on Oakley's. If you don't see the model or colour that you are after please contact us.  We are happy to help

Where can I buy reading sunglasses?

Simply enter your reading prescription rather than your distance prescription, or contact us and we can calculate it for you. Just click on "Can we Assist?" and we will get straight back to you.

Sunglasses 4 u 2 c?

This is what we do! In text speak we make sunglasses with your lenses in.  People call them eyeglasses sunglasses, sunglasses for eyeglasses or even sunglasses lenses.  We know what you mean.  Choose your model and we will fit your prescription to them.