If you're here, you probably wear progressive lenses and want to know if you can wear them for driving too. The answer is pretty straightforward, so stick around to find out!

Table of Contents

1. What are Progressive Lenses?
2. Are Progressive Lenses Good for Driving?
3. Prescription Driving Sunglasses at SportRx


Below, Eyeglass Tyler explains how progressive lenses might work for driving in the video. Watch or keep reading to learn more!


What are Progressive Lenses?

Progressive lenses, or progressives, are a type of multifocal lens that contains several prescriptions in the same lens. These lenses provide near, intermediate, and distance vision without having to switch out glasses. At SportRx, we use a digital progressive, the highest-quality type.

A downside to progressives is that they may take a bit of getting used to. However, once you do, they make a great everyday lens! Take a look at more pros and cons of progressive lenses by checking out How Do Progressive Lenses Work?

Progressive Lenses Example

Progressive Lenses


Are Progressive Lenses Good for Driving?

Yes, they are! If you regularly wear progressive lenses, you can wear them just fine in your driving sunglasses. The convenience of having the same prescription in one pair of sunglasses means you don't have to switch when you get out of the car.

As for disadvantages, there aren't really any that are specific to driving. If you're already familiar with progressives, you know about the narrower intermediate section of the lens and are used to pointing your nose at what you're looking at. The reading section at the bottom of the lens doesn't interfere with your car dashboard, and you can use it for more everyday tasks.

So, in short, if you're already comfortable with progressives, you can wear them for driving with no difficulties!


Prescription Driving Sunglasses at SportRx

Need prescription driving sunglasses with progressive lenses? Done. When you shop with us, you’ll find video guides and tooltips throughout the build process as you customize the perfect pair. An answer to all your questions is at your fingertips, and if you want to chat with an expert, Contact Us. We’ll put you in touch with one of our friendly in-house opticians who can help you build your prescription driving sunglasses.

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