Prescription sunglasses are a great invention. It used to be that you either had to just wear your regular prescription glasses and let the sun shine in your eyes or you had to try to wear regular sunglasses over them. Neither of these options were practical, or even very appealing. Now, with prescription sunglasses, you don't have to worry about the sun shining in your eyes or looking silly by wearing two pairs of glasses. Here are three things you should consider when buying prescription sunglasses.

1. The style.

When it comes to the style of your prescription sunglasses, you need to make your decision very carefully. After all, they are considerably more expensive than non-prescription sunglasses, so you likely can't have a pair to match every outfit or mood. Because of this, you should stick with a classic frame style for your prescription sunglasses. That way, they can go with anything - whether you are enjoying a day at the pool or attending a formal outdoor event.

While you may love those novelty frames, they won't always fit the mood of an occasion. So, it is better to stick with classic and stylish instead of something a little more fun for your sunglasses frames.

2. The cost.

Another thing you have to consider is the cost of the prescription sunglasses. You need to look at how much insurance will pay and how much you would have to cover. Of course, not all employer insurance plans offer coverage for prescription sunglasses, so you will need to check to make sure prior to getting them.

If you are covered under the Non-Insured Health Benefits program in Canada, then you will need to have your prescription sunglasses approved prior to getting them. This means that the cost could be covered, but then it can also be denied. So, if that is the case, you could end up having to pay the total cost for the prescription sunglasses yourself.

3. The durability.

Since prescription sunglasses tend to be expensive, you will want to make sure you get a pair that is durable. This doesn't just mean selecting durable frames, but also lenses. You don't want lenses that will scratch easily or come out of the frames all of the time.

Of course, the more durable your prescription sunglasses are, the more out-of-pocket cost you will likely have when you buy them. However, if you get cheaper ones that don't last a long time, you will end up buying a new pair sooner than you thought. This will lead to you incurring even more out-of-pocket cost than if you had just gotten the more durable ones in the first place.

Visit a dealer of prescription sunglasses like The Eyeglass Factory to look at options.