If you’ve ever found yourself swapping between prescription glasses and sunglasses throughout the day or struggling to somehow wear sunglasses over cheaply made readers, you know how frustrating it can be to not have one pair for everything. What if the ultimate upgrade exists, where you can customize your own sun-ready prescription CliCs, dialed in to your exact vision needs?
That’s exactly where CliC comes in. The everyday conveniences that CliC readers and sunglasses are known for—magnetic nose bridge, continuous headband, and adjustable fit— can all be paired with prescription sun lenses, giving you personalized vision without sacrificing comfort or convenience.
Whether you're looking for single vision, bifocals, progressives, or photochromic (transition) lenses, this guide will walk you through each option, explain who it's best for, and help you choose the prescription sun lenses that fit your lifestyle.
Choosing prescription sunglasses doesn't have to be overwhelming. The right option depends on how you use your glasses every day. Below, we'll walk through each prescription lens type and explain who it's best suited for.
Which Prescription Sun Lens is Right for You?
Single Vision Lenses
Best for: Correcting vision at one distance (near or far)
Single vision lenses feature one prescription throughout the entire lens, making them an excellent choice if you only need help seeing at one distance. Whether you're nearsighted (myopia), farsighted (hyperopia), or have astigmatism, single vision prescription sun lenses provide crisp, personalized vision while protecting your eyes from the sun.
If your outdoor activities mostly involve driving, hiking, golfing, or everyday errands, single vision prescription sunglasses may be the perfect fit.
Lined Bifocal Lenses
Best for: Distance vision and reading
Need help seeing both near and far? Lined bifocals combine two prescriptions into one lens. The upper portion is designed for distance vision, while the lower portion helps with close-up tasks like reading, tying fishing line, checking your phone, or reading a menu outdoors. A visible line separates the two viewing areas.
Lined bifocals are a great option for anyone who enjoys reading outside, fishing, crafting, or other hobbies that require frequent transitions between distance and near vision.
Progressive Lenses
Best for: Distance, intermediate, and near vision
Progressive lenses offer all the benefits of bifocals without the visible line. Instead of two distinct viewing areas, progressive lenses provide a smooth transition between distance, intermediate, and near vision.
They're especially popular for adults over 40 who want one pair of glasses for nearly every activity, from driving and walking to working on a computer or reading a book outdoors. Because intermediate vision is included, progressive lenses provide a more natural viewing experience for everyday life.
Photochromic (Transitional) Lenses
Best for: Frequently moving between indoor and outdoor environments
Photochromic, or transitional lenses automatically darken when exposed to UV light outdoors and return to clear indoors. Rather than staying tinted like traditional sunglasses, they continuously adapt to changing light conditions throughout your day.
Transitional lenses are available in single vision, lined bifocal, and progressive prescriptions, as well as reader and non-prescription options. They're an excellent choice for people who appreciate the convenience of one pair of glasses that adjusts with them wherever they go.
Good to know: All CliC prescription sun lenses are polarized except transitional lenses. Polarized lenses help reduce glare from roads, water, snow, and other reflective surfaces, making them ideal for driving, boating, fishing, golfing, and other outdoor activities.
Why Polarization Matters
Bright sunlight is one thing, but glare is another.
Polarized lenses filter reflected light that bounces off surfaces like water, pavement, snow, and vehicle windshields. The result is improved clarity, reduced eye strain, and a more comfortable viewing experience outdoors.
Whether you're casting a fishing line, driving on a sunny afternoon, enjoying a round of golf, or spending the day at the beach, polarized prescription sun lenses help you see your surroundings more clearly.
Choose the Frame That Fits Your Style
Your prescription shouldn't limit your style.
With more than 30 CliC frame styles to choose from, you can pair your prescription sun lenses with the frame that best matches your lifestyle. Whether you prefer a sleek everyday look, sporty performance frames, or bold statement eyewear, you'll enjoy the same signature features that make CliC unique including the magnetic front connection, adjustable headband, and secure fit that keeps your glasses close at hand.
Your Vision, Your Prescription, Your CliCs
Finding the right prescription sunglasses doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you choose single vision, lined bifocals, progressive lenses, or photochromic lenses, every pair of CliCs is customized to your unique prescription and built around the convenience you already know and love.
From everyday errands to weekends on the golf course, afternoons on the water, or your next road trip, prescription sun lenses help you see every moment more clearly—without constantly switching between multiple pairs of glasses.
Build a pair that's designed for your vision, your lifestyle, and your favorite CliC frame, and discover just how convenient personalized eyewear can be.
