Sunglass Lenses

Protect your eyes and optimize your vision with the right sunglass lenses for every activity.

More Than a Fashion Statement

Wearing sunglasses is not just about making a fashion statement — it is crucial for protecting your eyes from the harmful effects of UV radiation and reducing eye-related problems. The right sunglass lenses can make a significant difference in comfort, clarity, and long-term eye health.

  • UV Protection — Shields your eyes from ultraviolet rays, helping prevent cataracts, macular degeneration, and other UV-related conditions
  • Glare Reduction — Polarized lenses reduce glare from water, snow, and roads for safer driving and outdoor activities
  • Comfort & Clarity — Improves visual clarity in bright conditions so you can see details without squinting
  • Eye Health — Prevents photokeratitis, pterygium, and long-term sun damage to the delicate tissues around your eyes
  • Reduced Eye Strain — Eliminates the fatigue that comes from squinting in bright sunlight
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The Best Lens Colour for Every Activity

Different tints optimize your vision for specific environments

Driving

Grey lenses provide true colour perception with minimal distortion. Ideal for varying lighting conditions, ensuring clear vision and optimal visibility on the road.

Fishing

Amber or copper lenses enhance contrast and depth perception, making it easier to spot fish and see through water glare. Polarization is essential for cutting surface reflections.

Golfing

Green lenses enhance contrast and visual acuity, helping you read course contours, spot the ball against the fairway, and judge distances more accurately.

Hiking

Brown lenses enhance contrast and depth perception for navigating uneven terrain while providing natural colour perception in forested and mountain environments.

Biking

Grey lenses offer true colour perception and minimal distortion with excellent glare reduction — critical for reading road conditions and spotting hazards at speed.

Baseball & Sports

Amber or rose lenses enhance contrast and improve depth perception, making it easier to track fast-moving balls against the sky and field backgrounds.

Polarized vs. Non-Polarized

Polarized Lenses

Polarized lenses contain a special filter that blocks intense reflected light, dramatically reducing glare from water, snow, glass, and pavement. They enhance contrast, improve colour perception, and reduce eye strain — making them ideal for driving, fishing, water sports, and any outdoor activity where glare is a factor.

Non-Polarized Lenses

Non-polarized sunglass lenses provide UV protection and reduce overall brightness without the glare-cutting filter. They are generally more affordable and suitable for casual everyday wear where intense glare is not a concern. Some people also prefer non-polarized lenses for reading LCD screens outdoors, as polarization can affect screen visibility at certain angles.

Not sure which is right for you? Our opticians at Fantastic Glasses will help you choose based on your lifestyle and activities. Visit us in Okotoks or book an appointment to discuss your options.

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Our Sunglass Brands

Maui Jim

PolarizedPlus2 technology for vivid colour enhancement and premium UV protection.

Ray-Ban

Iconic Aviator, Wayfarer, and Clubmaster styles since 1937.

Oakley

Prizm lens technology and superior impact protection for athletes.

ViBES & More

Fun, affordable fashion sunglasses plus our full collection.

Sunglasses Included in Our 3-for-1 Deal

Add prescription or non-prescription sunglasses to your 3-for-1 deal — from just $199.

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