To find the correct clip on sunglasses for your prescription glasses, you have to look at the measurement on the inside of your prescription glasses’ temple arm. The measurement stamped on the temple arm will provide the information you need to choose clip-on sunglasses that will sit flush against your prescription glasses’ frame. The measurements on the temple arm will ensure that the clip-on sunglasses will block the correct amount of light coming into your eye.
Once you have obtained the measurements from the temple arm, it will be easy to choose the correct clip-on sunglasses for your prescription glasses. Many people will not look at the measurements on the temple arm of they prescription glasses at all. Instead, they will look at how the models in the sunglasses advertisement wear the clip-on sunglasses.
How to choose clip-on sunglasses for your prescription glasses
These clip-on sunglasses will not provide the best fit for your prescription glasses. To avoid these problem, you have to read the size code on your prescription glasses. The size code will be three number separated by a dash.
The first two numbers indicate the lens width and the bridge width of your prescription glasses. Match up these measurement to the clip-on sunglasses that are available so that the clip-on sunglasses will provide the correct fit for your prescription glasses. The chart will show clip-on sunglasses in size from XS to XL.
The XS size is generally for individual with narrow prescription glasses or childrens prescription glasses. The XL size is for individuals with oversized prescription glasses. Most adults will find their prescription glasses falls somewhere in the middle size category.
The chart will also show which clip-on sunglasses has polarized lenses to filter the glare from the sun or other reflective surface like water. Clip-on sunglasses will have UV400 protection, but it is a good idea to confirm the UV400 sunglasses are listed on the packaging of the clip-on sunglasses. The next thing to consider when buying clip-on sunglasses is the shape of the clip-on sunglasses.
Make sure the clip-on sunglasses that you buy have the same shape as your prescription glasses. If you have round prescription glasses, do not buy a pair of clip-on sunglasses with rectangular lens; they will not provide an even fit for your prescription glasses. Use the shape guide on the chart to ensure that the clip-on sunglasses have lens that will line up with the lens on your prescription glasses.
This way, the clip-on sunglasses will hug your prescription glasses and will not rock or scratch the lenses of your prescription glasses. Another thing to consider is the attachment style for the clip-on sunglasses. Magnetic clip will be gentle on the plastic of your prescription glasses.
Magnetic clips are also easy to remove when you want to take your clip-on sunglasses off of your prescription glasses. Spring clips will secure to the thick plastic rim of your prescription glasses. The clip-on sunglasses with flip-up clip-ons will remain permanently attached to the prescription glasses, but they might look bulky when you are indoors.
Use the chart to determine which clip-on sunglasses have which attachment style so that you can determine what is more important to you. Another factor to consider is the size of your face. Small lens will appear too large on a narrow face.
Small clip-on sunglasses will look too small on an individual with a wide face. The face size chart will help you to determine what size code will work best on your face. The size codes will be grouped into the same category to make it easier for you to determine which size code will work best for your face.
Unfortunately, many people make mistake when they use their clip-on sunglasses. For example, individuals may leave their clip-on sunglasses on the dashboard of their car in the heat of the summer. This can lead to the clip-on sunglasses warping, and the anti-glare coating on the clip-on sunglasses can become cloudy.
People may also wipe the lenses of the clip-on sunglasses with the fabric of their shirt. The fabric on their shirt might leave tiny scratch on the lenses. People might also try to purchase a clip-on sunglasses size that is close to your prescription glasses’ size but is not exact.
This will cause the clip-on sunglasses to wobble when they are wearing them. If you take the time to read the information on the chart regarding the measurements, shape, and size of the clip-on sunglasses, you can enjoy the many benefit of clip-on sunglasses. The primary benefit is that you will only have to own one pair of glasses.
Additionally, the clip-on sunglasses will provide you with sunglasses benefits such as protection from the sun without having to purchase another pair of prescription glasses. Your clip-on sunglasses will function as one unit with your prescription glasses.
