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ZEISS prescription sunglasses

Tinted lenses for protection, function & fashion.
  • Man and woman wearing ZEISS prescription sunglasses, relaxing on the grass and gazing up at the sky. A CGI representation of a tinted lens is shown floating towards sunlight, illustrating its UV ray-blocking capabilities
  • Want better protection for your eyes AND better vision in bright light?
  • Need special sunglasses for your outdoor adventures?
  • Want to see better with your favourite pair of sunnies?

Relax. We make sunglass lenses, too.

From classic shades to self-tinting specs and polarised lenses for sportier types, there are so many ways to see better outdoors while protecting your eyes. Create your signature prescription sunglasses with ZEISS.

Vision correction meets sun protection.

You know how important it is to wear sunscreen when you spend time outside. But what about sun protection for your eyes? If you wear glasses or contacts, you should wear prescription sunglasses outdoors. They protect your eyes from the sun and reduce glare – so you can enjoy the beauty of the world to the fullest. We make sun lenses in many colours and styles, including ones designed for your favourite outdoor activities.

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Look out of sight in the brightest light.

Get advanced eye protection and crystal-clear vision when in the sun – and all the style options you’ll love.
A CGI representation of a tinted lens is shown floating towards sunlight, illustrating its UV ray-blocking capabilities

Protect your eyes.

Full UV protection up to 400nm in every lens.
A CGI representation of a tinted lens is shown effectively blocking the glare visible in the background

See it all in crisp contrast.

Polarised options to eliminate glare.
A CGI representation of sunglass lenses with colourful blue and orange mirror fronts.

Crafted to keep up with you.

Designs for driving, sports and active lifestyles.
A CGI representation of sunglass lenses and a frame.

Find a shade for your style.

Styles and colours to match your favourite frame.
ZEISS Sunglasses
Classic sunglasses
Adaptive sunglasses
Sunglass coatings
Polarised sunglasses
Sports sunglasses
  • Women with big, dark tinted sunglasses.
  • Sunglasses with grey tint lies on a clean, light surface.
  • A young man wearing yellow tinted sunglasses.
  • Extraordinary cat eye sunglasses on a white surface with cyan-purple-gradient tint
  • Women with big, dark tinted sunglasses.
  • Sunglasses with grey tint lies on a clean, light surface.
  • A young man wearing yellow tinted sunglasses.
  • Extraordinary cat eye sunglasses on a white surface with cyan-purple-gradient tint

From classic to chic.

Solid and gradient tints galore.

From pastel gradients to bold colours, from the boulevard to the beach – protect your eyes in a colour you love with over 50 on-trend options.
If you want an exact match to your original sunglass lenses, we can even tint-to-sample. You’ll see clearly without changing the look of your designer pair.

Self-tinting shades.

From dark to darker - all by itself.

Sometimes sunnies can be too dark in the shade or too light in bright sun. What if they were smart enough to change with the light around you? 


​ZEISS AdaptiveSun lenses use photochromic technology to adapt to different light intensities – fast. They change from dark to very dark or back again in as little as 18 to 35 seconds.1

Get clever protection and vision correction in a range of solid and gradient colours – and add polarisation to see the world without harsh glare.

Which colour will you get?
ZEISS AdaptiveSun colours

Smart sunnies in solid shades.

Illustration of ZEISS AdaptiveSun Photochromic Lens in colour option solid brown
Illustration of ZEISS AdaptiveSun Photochromic Lens in colour option solid grey
Illustration of ZEISS AdaptiveSun Photochromic Lens in colour option solid pioneer
Illustration of ZEISS AdaptiveSun Photochromic Lens in colour option solid blue

Graceful gradients turn dashingly dark.

Illustration of ZEISS AdaptiveSun Photochromic Lens in colour option gradient brown
Illustration of ZEISS AdaptiveSun Photochromic Lens in colour option gradient grey
Illustration of ZEISS AdaptiveSun Photochromic Lens in colour option gradient pioneer
Illustration of ZEISS AdaptiveSun Photochromic Lens in colour option gradient blue
A man wearing ZEISS Eyewear with prescription sunglass lenses with an organge mirror coating.

Mirrors and more.

Add a layer of wow with sunglass coatings.

If you’re looking to enhance your vision or add a little extra glam, DuraVision® Mirror and Flash coatings can be added on top of your tint.

Supercharge your sunglass lenses with water-repellent, anti-static and anti-smudge properties: Add DuraVision® Gold, our most premium coating. You’ll be able to clean your lenses easier and faster than ever – and they’ll stay that way for longer. ​

Check out our Mirror and Flash coatings

More glam. Less glare: Mirror and Flash coatings.

Mirrors to make you shine.

Mirror finishes look great and can reduce harsh glare – making them perfect for extreme outdoor conditions. Add one to elevate your performance and style.

Colour example of the DuraVision Mirror Green.
Colour example of the DuraVision Mirror Red.
Colour example of the DuraVision Mirror Silver.
Colour example of the DuraVision Mirror Strong Blue.
ZEISS DuraVision Mirror colour bronze.

Add a fabulous Flash finish.

Subtle and sophisticated, ZEISS DuraVision Flash has an understated mirror look that elevates tinted, polarised, photochromic and clear lenses.

Colour example of the Sweet Violet lens tint which is suitable for cycling.
Colour example of the Spicy Red lens tint which is suitable for low light conditions.
Colour example of the Sunset Violet lens tint which is suitable for shooting sports.
ZEISS DuraVision Flash Amber, a brownish tone.
ZEISS DuraVision Flash Diamond, a silver-grey tone.

Polarised perfection.

ZEISS Polarised lenses block intense glare from shiny surfaces such as roads, water, snow and ice. This makes them ideal for outdoor activities such as fishing or driving. Enhanced contrast and vibrant colours will help you see super sharp – full UV protection included.
A jogger in an orange jacket wearing ZEISS prescription sunglasses with a blue mirror coating.

See better. Go further.

Sporty specs for every adventure.

The right shoes, top-of-the-line equipment, functional athletic wear: You invest a lot to perform your best at your favourite sports. But what about your eyesight?
ZEISS sport lenses come in many forms and colours and can be made to fit the sports frame of your choice. From performance tints to enhance your vision in the sun to wrapped lenses to protect your eyes from every angle – we’re ready to help you elevate your game.

Learn more

ZEISS Performance: Sport lenses for unlimited vision.

Functional tints to up your game.

Your eye care professional might recommend a specifically-designed functional tint to aid your eyes during specific outdoor activities. Let’s look at some examples:

ProGolf lenses make bright light less intense while enhancing contrast perception through the selective absorption of specific wavelengths. Spot uneven terrain and bumps on the course more easily.
ZEISS lenses for golfing in an orange ZEISS ProGolf tint.
With up to 90% light absorption, our Skylet® tints are a great option to protect your eyes from the dazzling light and glare caused by reflections from water or snow.
ZEISS lenses for snow and water sports in a brown colour tint.
Purple tints like our Sweet Violet help define contours, enhance colour perception and work well in changing light conditions. They could be useful for mountain biking in the forest, but not on bright, sunny days.
ZEISS Sweet Violet purple colour tint for mountain biking.​
Our Sunset Violet tint highlights orange and dampens green. It could be helpful to spot your target when shooting against a green background.
ZEISS Sunset violet pink-ish colour tint for hunting.

Hi-tech sports eyewear.

We’re up for the challenge.

Creating a wrapped lens presents a unique challenge: It should be as thin as possible – even in the peripheral areas – whilst still optimally correcting your vision. With ZEISS Cosmetic Edge® technology, we are able to manufacture flat ZEISS Sport lenses with optimum vision correction, even with large lenses in highly wrapped frames. Thanks to this innovation the edge thickness of the lens can be reduced by up to 30% for optimal vision and comfortable wear.2

Let’s recap.

Colour is covered.

But what else should you consider?

Take all these lens ingredients into account to get the most out of your prescription sunglasses.

Your eyes

Just like our clear lenses, ZEISS prescription sunglass lenses are available for your focal type and vision needs. Your optician should confirm your prescription.

Your lifestyle

Get sunglasses that look great AND optics tailored to your lifestyle and activities as well. Choose a lens design like ZEISS SmartLife or ZEISS DriveSafe and add the sunglass tint and coatings of your choice.

Your face & frame

Did you know your face and frame can play a role in how well you see? Your ZEISS optician can fine-tune your lenses based their position in front of your eyes – for even better vision and outstanding comfort.

Eye protection

Our sunglasses offer full UV protection up to 400 nm. Did you know that our clear lenses do the same?   

Thickness & weight

In addition to great colours and mirror coatings, ZEISS sunglass lenses come in a wide range of material indices to ensure they’re as thin and light as possible. Avoid pressure marks on your nose or glasses that slip off your face – ask your optician about your options.

Durability & care

Make your sunglass lenses more durable, scratch-resistant and faster to clean than ever before1 with ZEISS DuraVision Gold – our most premium lens coating. It’s also great for clear lenses. Check out the rest of our DuraVision® coatings for more options.

Any questions?

  • We don’t like to brag, but it might be ZEISS! Our prescription sunglass lenses are made with the same great lens designs that we use in our top-quality clear lenses. Get excellent optics, outstanding comfort and full UV protection with a huge range of tints and looks to choose from. With ZEISS prescription sunglasses, you won’t have to compromise clear vision for good looks.

  • Good prescription sunglasses should reduce glare and provide full UV protection up to 400 nm – the standard set by the World Health Organisation. They should help you see clearly with optics that are optimised for your outdoor activities. They should be thin and light, durable and easy to clean. Last but not least – they should come in the colour and style you want.
    ZEISS has an array of options that suit your lifestyle, not just your style. Combine colours, coatings and excellent optics to create signature sunnies for your outdoor needs.

  • The mirror effect on sunglasses is applied through a special lens coating. It consists of thin metal layers which add extra glare protection in addition to a very cool look. They help to bounce light away to keep it from reflecting into your eyes. Polarised mirror sunglasses are great for sports in which athletes are challenged by a lot of glare, like skiing, cycling, motorsports and almost all water sports.  

  • We craft our prescription sunglass lenses specifically for you and your eyes, your style and frame. But some frame designs aren’t ideal for prescription lenses. When choosing your frame, it’s important to think about the thickness and weight of your lenses, how they sit on your face or whether you need your sunglasses for special activities. If you have sunglasses you love, we may be able to craft prescription lenses for this pair using our “tint-to-sample” process. For the best vision experience, ask your ZEISS optician – they’ll be happy to help you find the right fit.

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  • 1

    Analyses by Technology and Innovation, Carl Zeiss Vision GmbH, DE 2021 in accordance to ISO 8980-3. Based on the average speed (%T/min) of activation from clear state to 30 %T at 23°C in grey 1.60 index and polycarbonate in HC only form.​
  • 2

    Depending on the shape, size, lens power and centration data, compared to standard ZEISS Sport lenses.