Can You Put Prescription Lenses in Designer Sunglasses?

November 8, 2026

Yes. Most designer sunglasses can be fitted with prescription lenses, so you don't have to choose between the frame you love and seeing clearly. At My Eye Gems we fit prescription lenses in-house into the frames we sell, from Jacques Marie Mage and Cartier to Dita, Gucci and Dior. Here is what works, what has limits, and how to choose your lenses.

Cartier Santos sunglasses that can be made with prescription lenses

Which Sunglasses Work Best With a Prescription

The easiest frames to fit are full-rim styles with a fairly flat front and a medium-sized lens. Most acetate and metal sunglasses fall into this group, including many of the most popular luxury shapes:

Acetate statement frames, like Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses. Thick rims hold the lens securely and hide lens edges well.
Metal aviators and square frames, like the Dita Flight.006, the Dita Mach-Five and the Cartier Santos CT0477S.
Classic fashion shapes from Gucci, Dior, Celine and Fendi, such as the Gucci GG1221S or the Dior square acetate sunglasses.

Frames With Limits

Frame type	Can it take a prescription?	What to know
Full-rim acetate or metal	Yes, usually	The easiest to fit for most prescriptions
Rimless (drilled lenses)	Often	Lenses are drilled and mounted, so material choice matters. See our rimless Cartier glasses for lens recommendations
Strongly curved wraparounds	Sometimes	High curves can distort vision, especially with stronger prescriptions
Shield and one-piece lens styles	Rarely	A single lens across both eyes usually can’t be made with a prescription
Very large oversized lenses	Usually, with care	Bigger lenses mean thicker edges with stronger prescriptions

If you're not sure whether a specific frame will work with your prescription, ask us before you buy. We'll check the frame and your prescription together.

Your Lens Options

Tinted lenses in solid or gradient colors, often matched to the original lens color.
Polarized lenses to cut glare from water, roads and snow. See are Cartier sunglasses polarized for why many luxury frames don't come polarized from the factory.
Photochromic lenses that darken outside and lighten indoors.
Single vision, progressive or reading prescriptions. Progressives need enough lens height; see progressive lenses in luxury frames.
Lens materials like Trivex, polycarbonate and high-index. Compare them in Trivex vs high-index lenses and polycarbonate vs Trivex.

Brand Examples

Jacques Marie Mage: thick acetate and deep rims make JMM sunglasses some of the best frames for a prescription. Browse JMM sunglasses or JMM prescription glasses.
Cartier: most Cartier sunglasses, including C Décor, Santos and Panthère, can be made with your prescription. Start with Cartier prescription glasses.
Dita: precise titanium and acetate frames that fit prescription lenses well. See Dita prescription glasses.
Gucci and Dior: most of their acetate and metal sunglasses work. See Gucci prescription glasses and Dior prescription glasses.

For every brand we fit, see our luxury prescription glasses guide.

How to Order

Pick your frame, then send us your prescription. We'll confirm the frame works with it, recommend lenses and fit them in-house. FSA and HSA cards are accepted, and you can pay over time with Klarna. Start your prescription order in chat.

FAQ

Can any sunglasses be made into prescription sunglasses?

Most can, but not all. Full-rim frames are the easiest. Shield styles, one-piece lenses and very curved wraparounds are harder or impossible to fit with a prescription.

Can I get prescription lenses in Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses?

Yes. JMM's thick acetate frames are some of the best sunglasses for prescription lenses.

Will prescription lenses change how my designer sunglasses look?

Usually very little. Lenses can be tinted to match the original color. Stronger prescriptions can make lens edges thicker, which full-rim acetate hides best.