Let's be honest. Finding glasses that are both polarized and prescription strength is a familiar struggle. It's a real hassle.
I've dealt with sun glare for years. With a strong prescription—SPH -2.25, to be exact—I need clear vision to drive safely. But when sunlight hits the road just right? It's impossible. I end up squinting and feeling completely blinded.
My previous options were all disappointing:
I needed prescription sunglasses that were also polarized, but at a reasonable price. I wanted the complete package: glare reduction, UV protection, and my exact prescription. Finding high-quality polarized prescription glasses felt like searching for a unicorn.
Verdict: My main issues were cost and inconvenience. I needed a single pair that could do it all.
So, I began searching online. I knew online prices were much better, but my biggest concern was ending up with cheap, poorly made glasses. We've all been there: super low prices often mean bad optics, which can strain your eyes or make driving hazardous.
I researched dozens of companies, reading reviews about materials, lens thinning, and frame quality. I learned that if a price seems too good to be true, the lenses might not be genuinely polarized—they might just be tinted plastic, which doesn't effectively cut glare.
I was specifically looking for photochromic lenses. These lenses are brilliant. They darken when you go outside and become clear again indoors. This eliminates the constant need to switch glasses. However, adding photochromic features usually comes with a significant cost on top of standard prescription lenses.

That's when I came across the SUMONDY Pochromic Prescription Sunglasses. The price was astonishingly low. The specific model I considered was the UF35, which featured a stylish wood-like frame and accommodated my -2.25 myopia. It promised both polarization and photochromic tinting. It seemed almost too good to be true.
I compared their specifications to other frames, including well-known options like Cinily Women's Glasses, which are often cheaper but usually lack full prescription lens customization at this price point.
Why did I choose them despite some mixed online feedback?