Transition glasses or sunglasses?

Question

I need to get prescription sunglasses for the beach this year- it's my first year wearing glasses. To anyone who wears glasses, should I buy transition glasses- or just prescription glasses? I already own a pair of regular glasses that I can bring a long, but would that be too much to handle?

Thanks!

Answer 1

I would pick sunglasses.  Transitions don't get very dark while driving.  There ok for being outside but suck when you get in a car.  You have to be in direct sunlight for them to work.  Also sunglasses would probably be cheaper.  I have worn glasses all my life and I have rx sunglasses rather than transitions.

Answer 2

I personally have contacts, and I think it's a lot easier!  

You can pick ANY sunglasses you like.  I mean, any that are in your price range, but there are a lot of good ones out there.

And they can go over your contacts, without worrying about breaking your expensive presciption lenses.

Answer 3

well this is the second year that i've had prescription glasses. if you just want transition glasses for the beach, i suggest that you just get regular glasses. but it is too much to handle if you wear both glasses and sunglasses. for me, i don't really need sunglasses because I don't really spend much time outside since it's pretty hot but i can still see without my glasses. but if your going to use them year-round, then you should get transition glasses.

Answer 4

sunglasses for sure

Answer 5

Polarized lenses ROCK. Especially around water. Transitions just are not a substitute for sunglasses, they are amenat to be a comfort lense for your clear pair. I have it all three ways and prefer the polarized ones. I have polarized Grey C with Crizal Sun. Crizal Sun has an AR coating on the back surface which keeps you from having back reflections, and a super scratch coating that keeps ehtme from scratching easy. It also has a 2 year warranty against scratching. Changing glasses can be a pain, but glair is more of a pain, I think! Only polarized lenses can cut true glare! Ask your opticin about it and see if they can show you the difference!