We like to think of ourselves as “yes” people, but there’s a good reason this one’s a no-go. While polarized lenses help offer extra protection from the sun’s glare, they also make it hard to read digital screens. Since reading sunglasses are made for, you know, reading, we want to make sure you’re able to read your phone, tablet, or GPS. Worry not: our non-polarized lenses still offer protection aplenty. You’ll forget you ever had to squint, we swear. 

While we’ve established that we don’t offer polarized versions, rest assured that our reading sunglasses offer you a holy trinity of perks: sun protection, glare reduction, and of course, vision correction. They act like sunblock for your peepers by shielding them from harmful UV rays and reducing the glare from the sun. That means you’re free to browse the Lowe’s catalogue from the comfort of your patio without straining your eyeballs. Another bonus: you won’t have to make the classic I-just-sucked-a-lemon face every time you’re squinting at your texts. We’re forecasting nothing but clear skies and easy eyes!

If you need both up-close and far-out vision correction, you’ve found yourself in precisely the right place. Consider our men's prescription reading sunglasses the Swiss Army knives of eyewear: they host your reader magnification on the bottom and your distance prescription up top. The different focus areas blend into each other, making the change – you guessed it – progressive. You’ll be able to see the page in front of you and stare down the neighbors too. Look at you with your all-seeing eyes.

Much like the choice between boxers and briefs, watermelon and cantaloupe, or Jet Skis and pontoon boats, the choice between men’s polarized sunglasses and non-polarized reading sunglasses comes down to individual preferences and needs. If you’re seeking a pair to sport whilst deep-sea fishing, manning the helm of a speedboat, or driving the family minivan, you may want to opt for polarized sunglasses. They reduce the glare from the sun and enhance the clarity of your vision, making them ideal for driving and water-adjacent adventures. If your ideal pair of sunglasses is more geared towards up-close vision correction, our non-polarized reading sunglasses will be far better suited for your R&R requirements.

Your vision insurance plan may partially or completely cover your new hot property. Make sure to check with your insurance provider for eligibility for an out-of-network provider. While eyebobs does not bill insurance companies directly, we would be happy to send you an itemized receipt after purchase that you can forward to your provider for reimbursement. Just pop into the chat box on our website, contact us at omfg@eyebobs.com, or give us a call at 1-866-393-2627.

Rather than simply opting for the first pair that presents itself to you in the gas station check-out line, take a moment to consider the holy trinity of flawlessly-fitting frames: face shape, head size, and personal taste. We promise it will be well worth the extra effort. As a general rule, those with more angular features will be best suited to round, organic shapes, while rounder-faced folks will look their best in frames with sharper angles. Size-wise, our prescription readers run the gamut of head sizes, so whether you have a narrow, average, or wide-sized noggin, we’ve got well-fitting frames aplenty. And when it comes to personal taste, well, that comes down to your own je ne sais quoi. Mosey on over to our Fit Guide for more in-depth info. Just need a place to start? We’re googly-eyed over the Mad Men-worthy Total Wit, the John Lennon-approved Wafer, and the aptly named Large and in Charge.

Full lens Reading sunglasses will likely compromise your distance vision, but sometimes there’s really no need to see beyond the end of your craft cider. For those times, turn to bifocal and progressive lenses, which allow for all-day wearability in your reader sunglasses. Just make sure you’re used to your progressive before operating multi-ton vehicles. While men's prescription reading glasses will help you when you’re glancing between the road and the speedometer, they also require you to frequently adjust your line of sight. If moving your eyes in that way is new to you, you’ll likely require some time to recalibrate. You wouldn’t drive a 1962 Ferrari without knowing how to use a stick shift, now would you?

Survey says: sure you can. If you wear contacts for distance vision correction, there’s no need to go to the trouble of taking your contacts out every time you need to read the label on the pool filter. That would be highly inconvenient, not to mention rather unpleasant for any party guests in a nearby radius. Never fear: wearing your reading sunglasses over your contacts is no big thing, especially if your reader strength is on the lower end. Just watch out for any discomfort – our eyeballs are inarguably essential, so it’s important to keep them at ease. If you do end up experiencing eye strain or headaches whilst doubling up on eyewear, it’s probably best to stick with one at a time.