Sunglasses do more than complete your summer look: they protect your eyes, enhance visual clarity, and express your personal style. With premium craftsmanship and the latest in optical technology, the right pair of sunglasses can elevate both your wardrobe and your eye health.
Let’s look at the pros and cons of sunglasses choices across style, materials, and lens features.
Frame Style: Find Your Signature Look
Choose a frame shape that complements your face and fits your lifestyle:
CR-39 Plastic
✔ Lightweight, great optics, affordable
✘ Less impact-resistant
Polycarbonate
✔ High impact resistance, lightweight
✘ Slightly lower optical clarity
High-Index Plastic
✔ Thin and light for stronger prescriptions; scratch resistance
✘ More expensive
Glass
✔ Best clarity and scratch resistance
✘ Heavier, most expensive, and can break more easily if dropped
Need prescription lenses? We’ll match your prescription to the most flattering and functional lens material.
UV & Lens Upgrades
Sun protection is non-negotiable. All of our sunglass lenses offer 100% UVA/UVB protection, and you can choose optional upgrades based on your lifestyle:
Polarized Lenses
✔ Cuts glare, enhances contrast (great for driving, water, and snow)
✘ May dim digital screens (e.g., car heads-up displays)
Photochromic Lenses
✔ Auto-darken in sunlight, convenient
✘ May not darken well behind car windshields
Anti-Reflective Coating
✔ Reduces reflections, improves aesthetics and comfort
✘ Adds to cost, requires proper cleaning
Mirror Coatings
✔ Reflective style, added brightness reduction
✘ Shows fingerprints more easily
We’ll help you build your ideal combination of lens treatments and sun protection features.
Discover Your Perfect Pair
At Acuity, we believe your sunglasses should be a tailored experience…not just a purchase. Visit us for a private style consultation and explore our collection of fine eyewear.
Schedule your eye exam or private style consultation by calling 415-673-2020 or requesting online here.
Look Sharp. See Clearly. Stay Protected.
— Your Optometry Team at Acuity Vision Optometry Boutique
