Your eyes deserve year-round protection from harmful UV rays, whether you’re out for a summer hike or driving on a cloudy winter day. Exposure to ultraviolet light can increase the risk of eye conditions like cataracts, macular degeneration, and photokeratitis. That’s why investing in high-quality sunglasses is essential for preserving your long-term vision health.
At Karns Vision, we offer a curated selection of top-tier sunglasses, including prescription and non-prescription options. Our collection features leading brands known for superior UV protection, durability, and stylish designs that fit every lifestyle. Visit us in Knoxville to find the perfect pair for you and your family.
Your eyes are constantly exposed to environmental hazards, with ultraviolet radiation being one of the most significant threats to long-term vision health. Many people don’t realize that UV damage to the eyes is cumulative, building up over years of exposure and potentially leading to serious complications later in life. This makes proper eye protection not just a luxury, but an essential component of comprehensive eye care.
Our extensive collection of sunglasses for adults caters to diverse lifestyle needs, from professional settings to outdoor adventures. Understanding that adults have varying requirements based on their daily activities, we offer multiple styles and products that combine fashion with function at every price point.
Professional and Everyday Wear: For adults who need reliable eye protection during their daily commute or professional activities, we offer sophisticated frames that provide excellent UV protection while maintaining a professional appearance. These eyewear options feature classic styles that complement business attire while ensuring your eyes remain protected.
Prescription Integration: Many adults require vision correction, and our prescription sunglasses seamlessly combine visual clarity with UV protection. This eliminates the need to choose between clear vision and sun protection, providing a convenient solution that enhances both comfort and eye health throughout your life.
Sunglasses for kids represent one of the most important investments in your child’s long-term eye health. Children’s eyes are particularly vulnerable to UV damage because their natural lenses are clearer than adult lenses, allowing more harmful radiation to reach the retina.
Age-Appropriate Protection: Our sunglasses for kids collection includes age-appropriate frames designed to fit properly on smaller faces while providing complete UVA and UVB protection. These eyewear options feature durable construction that can withstand active play while maintaining their protective properties.
Comfort and Compliance: Children are more likely to wear sunglasses that feel comfortable and look appealing. Our selection focuses on lightweight frames with comfortable designs that don’t pinch or slide. Many styles feature fun colors that appeal to children while providing serious eye protection.
Quality lens material plays a crucial role in effective eye protection, with different materials offering various benefits for sun protection. Our expertise in eyewear selection helps you understand these options and make informed decisions about the best sunglasses for your specific needs.
Comprehensive UVA and UVB Protection: All quality sunglasses should provide 100% UVA and UVB protection, blocking harmful ultraviolet radiation before it can reach your eyes. This protection is built into the lens material itself, not just applied as a coating, ensuring consistent sun protection throughout the life of the eyewear.
Lens Material Options: Polycarbonate lenses offer excellent impact resistance, making them ideal for active lifestyles and sunglasses for kids. Glass lenses offer superior optical clarity and scratch resistance, though they are heavier than synthetic alternatives. CR-39 plastic lenses provide good optical quality at an affordable price point while maintaining effective UV protection.
Polarization represents one of the most significant advances in eyewear technology, providing enhanced visual comfort and safety in bright conditions. Understanding how polarization works and its benefits helps determine whether polarized lenses are right for your lifestyle.
How Polarization Works: Polarized lenses contain a special filter that blocks horizontally oriented light waves, which are the primary cause of glare from reflective surfaces like water, snow, and pavement. This selective filtering maintains excellent vision clarity while dramatically reducing eye strain and visual discomfort.
Benefits for Daily Life: Polarization significantly improves visual comfort during driving by reducing glare from road surfaces. Water activities become safer and more enjoyable as glare is virtually eliminated. Even everyday activities like walking in sunny conditions become more comfortable with reduced squinting.
Oakley sunglasses are built for athletes and active lifestyles, featuring innovative designs that blend science and art. Known for their impact-resistant lenses and Prizm™ technology, Oakley eyewear enhances visual contrast and detail, making them ideal for sports, driving, and outdoor adventures.
Advanced Technology Integration: Oakley’s commitment to innovation shows in their lens material technology and frame construction. Their proprietary lens materials offer superior impact resistance while maintaining optical clarity, making them excellent choices for active individuals who demand reliable eye protection.
Maui Jim sunglasses are renowned for their advanced polarization technology, which reduces glare while enhancing color and clarity. Originally designed to combat the intense Hawaiian sun, these sunglasses are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who want high-performance eyewear.
Color Enhancement Technology:
Maui Jim’s proprietary lens material and polarization technology not only block harmful UV rays but actually enhance color perception and visual clarity. This makes their sunglasses particularly appealing to individuals who want to experience enhanced visual details in their environment.
Ray-Ban has been a staple in eyewear fashion for decades, offering a perfect mix of style, comfort, and UV protection. From classic Aviators to contemporary Wayfarers, Ray-Ban frames suit every personality and occasion.
Versatile Options:
The Ray-Ban collection includes styles suitable for various face shapes and personal preferences, from bold statement pieces to subtle everyday eyewear. This versatility makes it easy to find a pair that complements your personal style while providing the eye protection you need.
With so many options available, finding the perfect sunglasses can feel overwhelming. Here are some key factors to consider when selecting your next pair:
Need help choosing the right sunglasses? Our team at Karns Vision is here to guide you through the process.
Protecting your eyes from the sun is just as important as caring for the rest of your vision health. At Karns Vision Center, we provide expert guidance and a diverse selection of high-quality sunglasses to fit every style, budget, and lifestyle. Whether you’re searching for everyday eyewear, prescription sunglasses, or performance shades, we have the perfect solution for you.
Complete Eye Care Integration: Our sunglasses selection complements our comprehensive eye care services, ensuring that your sun protection needs are addressed as part of your overall vision health strategy. When you work with our doctor and team, your eyewear recommendations take into account any existing vision conditions.
Ongoing Support and Service: When you purchase sunglasses from our store, you receive ongoing support including adjustments, cleaning, and maintenance advice. Our friendly staff is always available to address any questions or concerns you might have encountered with your sunglasses.
Community Commitment: As a Knoxville practice, we understand the specific needs of Tennessee residents and the unique environmental factors that affect eye health in our region. This local expertise allows us to provide particularly relevant recommendations for sun protection.
Quality Assurance: Every pair of sunglasses in our collection meets strict standards for UV protection and optical quality. We work only with reputable manufacturers who share our commitment to eye health and product reliability.
We hope that every patient who visits our location experiences the benefits of working with knowledgeable professionals who prioritize their eye health and satisfaction. Stop by our Knoxville location to explore our premium brands and find your ideal pair today.
Ready to Protect Your Eyes with Quality Sunglasses?
Stop by our Knoxville location to explore our premium brands and find your ideal pair today.
📍 7686 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville, TN 37931
📞 865-247-7715
🕘 Open Saturdays 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Visit us today and experience the difference expert eye care makes!
Quality lens material plays a crucial role in effective eye protection, with different materials offering various benefits for sun protection. Our expertise in eyewear selection helps you understand these options and make informed decisions about the best sunglasses for your specific needs.
Comprehensive UVA and UVB Protection: All quality sunglasses should provide 100% UVA and UVB protection, blocking harmful ultraviolet radiation before it can reach your eyes. This protection is built into the lens material itself, not just applied as a coating, ensuring consistent sun protection throughout the life of the eyewear.
Lens Material Options: Polycarbonate lenses offer excellent impact resistance, making them ideal for active lifestyles and sunglasses for kids. Glass lenses offer superior optical clarity and scratch resistance, though they are heavier than synthetic alternatives. CR-39 plastic lenses provide good optical quality at an affordable price point while maintaining effective UV protection.
Polarization represents one of the most significant advances in eyewear technology, providing enhanced visual comfort and safety in bright conditions. Understanding how polarization works and its benefits helps determine whether polarized lenses are right for your lifestyle.
How Polarization Works: Polarized lenses contain a special filter that blocks horizontally oriented light waves, which are the primary cause of glare from reflective surfaces like water, snow, and pavement. This selective filtering maintains excellent vision clarity while dramatically reducing eye strain and visual discomfort.
Benefits for Daily Life: Polarization significantly improves visual comfort during driving by reducing glare from road surfaces. Water activities become safer and more enjoyable as glare is virtually eliminated. Even everyday activities like walking in sunny conditions become more comfortable with reduced squinting.
You can find us off Oak Ridge Hwy with plenty of parking available outside the clinic.
7686 Oak Ridge Highway Knoxville, TN 37931
Phone: 865-247-7715
Fax: 865-247-7716
Email: contactus@karnsvision.com
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