prescription sunglasses

Experience clear vision while keeping your eyes protected. Here's everything you need to know

CORRECTION TYPE

We offer different lenses to suit your vision needs.

Single vision lenses provide clarity at one set distance - whether for near tasks like reading or for distance tasks such as driving. These lenses are designed to correct vision at a specific range but do not accommodate both near and far sight.

Single vision lenses will be solid color. If you select a gradient model, single vision prescription lenses will not include the gradient feature.

Recommended for prescriptions up to SPH +/- 5.00 and CYL +/- 2.00. Starting at £60 for standard lenses.

Progressive lenses allow for clear vision at multiple distances, seamlessly transitioning between near, intermediate, and far, making them perfect for those needing multifocal correction.

Recommended for prescriptions up to SPH +/- 8.00 and CYL +/-3.00. Starting at £230 for standard lenses.

LENS TYPE

Choose between two types of lenses for prescription sunglasses.

Standard lenses provide the essential features for good vision, with anti-scratch, and full UV400 (A+B) protection coatings. Protect your eyes from the sun while adjusting your vision.

Single vision lenses from £60.
Progressive lenses from £230.

Premium lenses offer enhanced durability and ease of care, protecting against dust and dirt, and provide full UV400 (A+B) protection. Our premium lenses have an advanced two sided anti-reflective coating, creating a premium experience when wearing the glasses. 

Single vision lenses from £95.
Progressive lenses from £265.

Both types of lenses are compatible with our polarised add-on that reduces glare and enhances comfort.

POLARISATION

ADD-ON: POLARISED COATING

Polarized lenses reduce glare from surfaces like water, roads, and snow, making them ideal for outdoor activities like driving, fishing, and skiing.

They work by filtering out disruptive light reflections, enhancing colour, contrast, and overall visual comfort minimising eye strain.

We highly recommend polarised lenses for those spending time outdoors or in bright, reflective environments.

+ Glare reduction
+ Enhanced comfort in bright conditions
+ Improved contrast and colour perception

You can add the advanced polarised coating to any type of prescription sun lens for £55.

LENS COLOURS

All our lenses come with full UV400 (A+B) protection, ensuring your eyes are shielded from harmful rays.

Most models are compatible with prescription lenses - just pick your favourite style and colourway, add prescription and our system will seamlessly guide you through the process.

Prescription lenses are available in green, grey, brown, and blue shades. Please note, the gradient effect is exclusive to progressive lenses, while single vision lenses come in solid colours.

Discover more about our lens colours and categories here:

LENS COLOURS

FAQ

Find the model and colour you like and click ADD PRESCRIPTION. You will be guided through the process and asked all the information we need from you.

We will ask about your prescription details. You can (1) enter the power manually, (2) upload a picture of your file or (3) e-mail us after your purchase.

No worries – We'll help you!

There are some tricky abbreviations on your prescription. You don't need to understand most of it, but it's important that you enter it correctly, exactly as it's written on your prescription. See "Terminology" for more info if you're in doubt.

Your prescription is your data. Simply contact your optician or optometrist and ask them to give it to you. If you don't have your prescription on hand, you can easily email it to us after your purchase.

We recommend that you have your eyes checked by an optometrist or optician once a year. Both can provide you with your prescription, which you will need to order with us.

It is important to read the prescription correctly and the following can help you along the way.

Right and left (OD and OS)
Your right eye: OD or R
Your left eye: OS or L

SPH (Sphere)
This number indicates whether you are farsighted (+) and have difficulty reading up close, or nearsighted (-) and have difficulty seeing far.

CYL (Cylinder)
This number indicates the degree of your astigmatism, if you have one. The measurement tells you about the shape of your cornea. If it's blank, you have no astigmatism. A low number indicates that your eye has a more rounded shape, while a high number indicates a more oval shape.

AXI (Axis)
This value is measured in degrees and tells us the direction of your astigmatism. The axis indication is a number between 1 and 180, where 90 is the vertical meridian and 180 is the horizontal meridian.

ADD
ADD is used if you have other corrections and need multifocal lenses. The power represents your reading prescription.

PD (Pupil distance)
This is the distance between your pupils measured in millimetres. It is not always stated in an eyeglass prescription. PD is essential for us to know, when ordering progressive lenses.

Your will receive your glasses within 10-14 business days of placing your order.

From the moment we receive the order, we send the information to our partners, who cut, polish and quality check the lenses. They then send the lenses to us, where we fit them into the frame, do final quality check and then ship them to you.

We only offer the combination of frames (styles) and lenses (colours) that you can find on our website.

Prescription glasses can be returned under the following circumstances:

Manufacturer's error

If there is a mistake in the production of the prescription glasses (e.g., incorrect prescription lenses, wrong frame, or any other manufacturing defect), you are entitled to a full refund, exchange, or store credit. The return process must be initiated within 30 days of receiving the order.

Faulty products
Customers are entitled to return faulty products. If the glasses are faulty or not as described, you can request a repair, replacement, or refund within 30 days of purchase.

You are not entitled to return prescription glasses in the following situations:

Customer error

If the details provided by the customer (such as prescription details or frame choice) are incorrect, and the glasses have been made according to these details, the glasses cannot be returned. This includes incorrect prescription numbers, lens type, or frame selection provided by the customer during the ordering process.

If you have any questions regarding your new prescription glasses please reach out to hello@messyweekend.com and our team will assist you as fast as possible. Please include your order number.


Our prices are well below the market price without compromising on quality.

Our prescription lenses range in price from £60-£360, in addition to the frame price.