Sunglasses

SUNGLASSES

Sunglasses - Prescription and Non-Prescription

Protect your eyes from a host of conditions caused by the sun and it’s ultraviolet rays and look FANTASTIC in the process – Come on in to Proper Focus Optical for some shades from the sun.

Why Quality Sunglasses Matter – And Why Charlottesville Chooses Proper Focus Optical

Your eyes deserve protection every day—not just when you’re at the beach. Whether you’re driving along Route 250, hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains, enjoying a day at a local vineyard, or cheering on the Cavaliers, harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays are present year-round. Investing in quality sunglasses is one of the simplest and most important steps you can take to protect your long-term eye health.

Protect Your Vision from Harmful UV Rays

Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation can contribute to serious eye conditions, including cataracts, macular degeneration, photokeratitis (sunburn of the eye), and growths on the eye’s surface. Even on cloudy days, UV rays penetrate the atmosphere and can damage your eyes over time. High-quality sunglasses that block 100% of UVA and UVB rays help reduce these risks while keeping your eyes comfortable in bright conditions.

See Better. Feel Better.

Quality sunglasses do far more than make you look great. They help you:

Reduce glare while driving or boating
Minimize eye strain and fatigue
Improve visual clarity and contrast
Increase comfort during sports and outdoor activities
Protect the delicate skin around your eyes from excessive sun exposure

Polarized lenses are especially beneficial for reducing harsh reflections from roads, water, and other reflective surfaces, allowing you to see more clearly and comfortably.

Why Buy Your Sunglasses from Proper Focus Optical?

At Proper Focus Optical, we believe sunglasses are an investment in both your vision and your lifestyle. Unlike mass-market retailers or online sellers, we provide expert guidance to help you find eyewear that truly fits your face, prescription, and daily activities.

Personalized Expert Service

Our Virginia Licensed Opticians take the time to understand how you use your sunglasses. Whether you need prescription sunglasses, driving lenses, sports eyewear, or fashionable everyday shades, we’ll recommend the perfect solution for your needs.

Premium Brands You Can Trust

We carefully select eyewear known for outstanding optics, durability, comfort, and style. From timeless classics to today’s newest designer collections, you’ll find sunglasses that not only look exceptional but perform exceptionally well.

A Perfect Fit

Even the finest sunglasses won’t perform properly if they don’t fit correctly. Every pair purchased from Proper Focus Optical is professionally adjusted to provide maximum comfort, stability, and optical performance.

Prescription Sunglasses Made Right

If you wear prescription glasses, prescription sunglasses allow you to enjoy crisp, clear vision outdoors without compromising protection. We customize your lenses to your exact prescription and visual needs.

Experience the Proper Focus Difference

When you purchase sunglasses from Proper Focus Optical, you’re getting much more than stylish frames. You’re receiving professional advice, expert fitting, premium lenses, personalized service, and long-term support from people who genuinely care about your vision.

Protect your eyes. Improve your vision. Look your best. Visit Proper Focus Optical in Charlottesville today and discover sunglasses designed specifically for you.

Why You Need A Good Pair Of Sunglasses

1. Skin Cancer Up to 10% of all skin cancers are found on the eyelid. You can’t apply sunscreen there, so polarized sunglasses can provide the perfect protection.

2. Cataracts The World Health Organization reports that approximately 900,000 people have become blind due to the complications from cataracts triggered by UV exposure.

3. Macular Degeneration Over time, UV light may play a role in damaging an area of the eye that allows us to see fine details), potentially leading to blurriness and major vision loss.

4. Pterygium This abnormal growth of tissue, or surfer’s eye, may progress slowly from either corner of your eye across and could possibly lead to inflammation or disturbance of vision.

5. Photokeratitis Essentially this is a sunburn of the eye. It is temporary but can be very painful causing blurred vision, light sensitivity, and the sensation of having sand in your eye.