Designer & Prescription Sunglasses in Adlington, Darwen & Westhoughton

“The beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”

— William Carlos Williams

Luxury Sunglasses for Style, Comfort & Eye ProtectionOur range of sunglasses is unrivalled, certainly within the region.

At Susan Hilton Opticians, we offer an exceptional range of designer sunglasses from leading global brands, ensuring the perfect combination of style, quality, and advanced eye protection. Whether you need prescription sunglasses or non-prescription lenses, our collection delivers premium eyewear for every lifestyle.

Premium Designer Sunglasses – Exclusive Collections

Our selection of luxury sunglasses includes some of the world’s most prestigious brands, with exclusive access to The Vault – our Tom Ford showroom at our Adlington practice, home to the Tom Ford Private Collection and other high-end names such as Gucci, Cartier, Saint Laurent, Cazal and Etnia Barcelona.

Sunglasses Safety & UV Protection Standards

Your eye health is as important as your style. That’s why we only stock sunglasses that meet the highest safety standards, including:

  • European Standard 'CE' Mark – ensuring safe UV protection.

  • UV400 Protection – filtering out 99–100% of harmful UVA and UVB rays.

  • British Standard Mark – guaranteeing quality, strength, design and manufacturing performance.

We do not recommend buying sunglasses that don’t meet these standards, as they may compromise your eye health.

Sunglasses - be informed…

  • Best for driving

    The Highway Code states that tinted glasses should not be worn at night or in poor visibility. Sunglasses should not be used at night to stop headlamp glare.

    Graduated tints

    These are tinted darker at the top than at the bottom and give useful protection from bright overhead light, leaving a lighter area for map reading or seeing the dashboard.

    Photochromic lenses

    These lenses darken on exposure to sunlight and should react efficiently in changing light conditions. They should not leave much tint present when the lens is not exposed to the sun.

    Polarising lenses

    These lenses reduce reflections from wet or polished road surfaces.

  • Sunglasses for Driving

    When buying sunglasses which will be worn for driving, make sure they are in the filter category range of 0-3. A lens carrying a filter category of 4 will be too dark for safe driving. Never wear sunglasses when driving at night or in poor light.

    Lens Shade

    Unless the glasses carry the British Standard Mark, do not confuse the shade of the lenses with their ability to filter UV rays. Sunglasses are marked with a filter category number from 0-4, where 4 is the darkest lens. Category 4 offers more comfort in bright sunlight as it avoids straining the eyes.

    Avoid Scratches

    Scratched lenses will scatter the sun's light and could cause glare around the area of the scratch. Look after sunglasses by keeping them in a case and cleaning them with a mild detergent and water or a special lens cleaner. When drying lenses, do not use a paper towel, as this will scratch the lens. The solution is to use a good cloth, preferably one made of microfibre.

    Contact Lenses with Protection

    Contact lens wearers can now also enjoy the added protection of in-built UV protection. Contact lens practitioners will have details of all the latest products available.

    Prescription Sunglasses

    If you already wear spectacles, you can have sunglasses made to your prescription.

    Have Fun!

    Finally, have some fun with sunglasses. We stock a huge range of stunning designs from all the top brands. Make the most of the wide range available and add a real twist to summer dressing, but make sure that the lenses are big enough to protect the eyes from stray light. Sunglasses may be vital for protecting the eyes, but they are also great accessories for looking stylish and individual.

    Source: https://www.eyecaretrust.org.uk/view.php?item_id=373