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Prescription Sunglasses in Safford, AZ
Crafting your custom eyewear.
Design custom prescription sunglasses in Safford, AZ, with tints, polarization, and mirror finishes chosen for how you live.
Your sunglasses should be unique too
Your vision needs are unique, and your sunglasses should be too. Our optical department lets you design a personalized pair of sunwear or fashion-statement glasses completely from the ground up. To create your customized pair, there are three general design options to explore: custom color tints, glare-blocking polarized lenses, and reflective mirror finishes.
Layering these distinct elements allows you to strategically customize your eyewear to maximize visual clarity, optimize sun protection, and enhance your outdoor performance. Whether you choose to blend a rich fixed gradient tint with a dynamic, light-adaptive photochromic lens, or layer a striking, glare-dampening flash mirror coating over a fully color-tinted lens, the custom combinations are virtually endless. This flexible approach ensures you achieve the perfect balance of high-contrast sharpness and defense against extreme brightness, leaving your finished eyewear tailored precisely to your daily activities, outdoor environments, and personal style.
Custom colored tints
Design element one: the color and darkness of your lenses.
Fixed solid tintsProvides constant, dependable light and brightness reduction. Available in varying densities to shield your eyes from intense sunlight while serving as a bold fashion statement.
Fixed gradient tintsFeatures a smooth, dark-to-light transition from the top of the lens to the bottom. This layout shields your eyes from overhead sun while keeping your lower vision clear for reading or looking at a vehicle dashboard.
Photochromic lensesLight-adaptive options that remain clear indoors and transition into a variable sun-tint when exposed to outdoor ultraviolet (UV) light. These dynamic lenses adjust their shade based on the brightness of the sun and are available in a broad spectrum of colors, ranging from classic gray and rich brown to high-fashion hues like sapphire blue, amethyst, and ruby, allowing you to perfectly match your frame selection and personal style.
Glare-blocking polarization
Design element two: cutting the glare off water, pavement, and windshields.
Standard polarized filtersBuilt with a microscopic filter laminated directly inside the lens. It physically blocks harsh horizontal light waves while allowing safe vertical light to pass through, completely cutting blinding reflections off water, wet pavement, and vehicle hoods. Ideal for open-water fishing, boating, or long daytime driving.
Gradient polarized filtersCombines a physical polarizing glare filter with a smooth, top-to-bottom shading fade. The upper portion filters out overhead blinding sunlight, while the lower portion gradually lightens to facilitate reading your digital dashboard panels and mobile screens easily. Ideal for driving, cycling, or working outdoors with a mix of overhead sun and digital device use.
Variable polarized filtersUtilizes dynamic, light-sensitive micro-molecules embedded within the lens structure. Lenses remain unpolarized and clear indoors. When you step outside into UV sunlight, these molecules align into tight horizontal rows, darkening the lens and increasing the level of polarization dynamically as glare intensifies. Ideal if you want a single pair of everyday glasses that transform into high-clarity polarized sunglasses only when you are outdoors.
Mirror reflections
Design element three: the finish on the front of the lens.
Subtle flash mirrorsFeatures a low-reflectance, micro-thin outer coating. Adds a soft, luminous color shimmer across your lens surface without changing how you perceive colors, managing glare while still allowing others to see your eyes.
Opaque solid mirrorsA highly reflective, completely opaque front coating that blocks maximum light and hides your eyes entirely in exceptionally bright environments.
Pair them with the right frames
Selecting the ideal frame requires a balance of proper facial geometry, physical comfort, and personal expression. Our optical showroom features designer frames, iconic fashion houses, and high-performance sports eyewear.
Active and performanceOakley, Wiley X, and Spy Optic
Classic and iconicRay-Ban and Michael Kors
Multi-pair savingsDiscounts on a second pair
Design your sunglasses
Call our Safford office to start designing your custom pair with our optical team.