Thread: Help with prescription sunglasses

I want to get some polarized prescription safety sunglasses, but most of the sources I see seem a bit questionable about the quality of the polarization.

I've got some polycarbonate polarized safety glasses and the polarization leaves a lot to be desired.

Does anyone have brands or sources they recommend? I would also appreciate advice on tint.

About 3 years ago, I had prescription lenses made for my Costa Delmar frames. Optometrist broke one putting it in, so he ordered another one, finally got them back after about 4 weeks. 1 year later the coatings started coming off. They said I must have been cleaning them with Dawn, because it will break down the coatings. I never used Dawn, only moist lens cleaning wipes and I only wore them while fishing. Not sure of the brand of lens, but they were not Costa lenses and cost around $250 just for the lenses. Needless to say I won't be buying prescription sunglasses anymore. I'm far sighted, so I just buy Costa readers now.

No experience with prescription, but I’ve found amber/brown tint green mirrored best for surf/pier.

Walmart has some large polarized sunglasses that fit over my prescription glasses that I use. In the optical shop. About $20.