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Plastic prescription sunglasses give you plenty of choice when it comes to frame colour, shape and overall design while still allowing suitable frames to be fitted with prescription sun lenses.
At Buy New Specs, our prescription sunglasses include plastic styles in different sizes and frame shapes. Choosing the right pair involves more than picking a colour you like: the frame also needs to fit correctly and work with your prescription and selected sunglass lenses.
A pair of men's sunglasses featuring a full plastic frame in the iconic Wayfarer classic shape
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A pair of oversized men's sunglasses distinguished by durable plastic frames in a bold, contemporary silhouette.
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Discover these chunky plastic men's sunglasses featuring a keyhole bridge and large square-shaped lenses
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A bold pair of men's plastic sunglasses featuring large square lenses for maximum coverage
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Large men's plastic sunglasses featuring a keyhole bridge and a double bar supporting the lenses
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A bold men’s full-rim prescription frame with a broad rectangular lens shape and clean everyday styling. Available in Black and Navy.
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Plastic sunglasses are commonly available in a wider variety of colours and thicker frame designs than metal eyewear.
Depending on the current range, you may find:
The material allows the frame itself to become a noticeable part of the design. This can suit customers who prefer a stronger frame outline rather than the finer construction normally associated with metal sunglasses.
Plastic frames commonly use a fixed bridge built directly into the frame. Because there may be no separate adjustable nose pads, bridge width and overall frame dimensions become especially useful when choosing online.
Check measurements such as:
If you already own a pair that fits well, its measurements can provide a useful comparison.
A larger plastic sunglass frame may look appealing, but size should also be considered alongside your prescription. The shape and width of the lenses can affect the finished result, particularly with stronger prescriptions.
Suitable plastic frames can be fitted with prescription sunglass lenses based on the prescription and lens options available.
These may include:
The exact choices vary between frames, so check the available prescription and tint options for the product you are considering.
Someone with a stronger prescription may need to pay closer attention to frame size and lens material than someone with a lower prescription. This is why choosing a frame purely by appearance is not always enough.
Plastic frames offer plenty of visual variety, but the sunglass lenses themselves are equally important.
A black or dark frame can be paired with different sunglass tint options where available, while lighter or transparent plastic frames can create a very different overall look.
Consider where you expect to wear the sunglasses most often. A pair used for everyday outdoor wear may have different priorities from one mainly used while travelling or driving.
The important thing is to check the available lens specifications for the chosen frame rather than assuming that all plastic prescription sunglasses offer identical tint or lens choices.
If you are unsure which material you prefer, compare plastic frames with metal prescription sunglasses.
Plastic frames generally have thicker rims, fixed bridge designs and a wider choice of colours and bold shapes. Metal frames usually have a slimmer profile and may offer adjustable nose pads.
Your prescription, preferred frame size and available sunglass lens options should ultimately guide the choice rather than frame material alone.
Explore our plastic prescription sunglasses to compare frame shapes, colours, measurements and available prescription sun-lens choices.
You can also browse all prescription sunglasses or compare them with metal prescription sunglasses.
If you need help checking whether a particular plastic frame is suitable for your prescription, contact Buy New Specs on +353 1 554 9650 or email info@buynewspecs.ie.
