Tinted Lenses for Your Spectacles
A tint is a colour added to your spectacle lenses. It can turn your prescription glasses into sunglasses, make bright light more comfortable, sharpen contrast for sport and driving, or simply suit your style. We can tint most prescription lenses, including single vision, progressive and myopia control lenses, in solid colours, gradients, polarised and photochromic options.
Try the colours on your own glasses below, then see the real tint samples when you visit us.
Which tint colour suits you?
- Grey – keeps colours true and cuts brightness evenly. A good all-round choice for everyday wear and driving.
- Brown – gives a warmer view and boosts contrast, so edges and depth stand out. Popular for driving, golf and hazy days.
- Green – natural colours with good contrast. Comfortable for everyday outdoor use.
- Black – the darkest neutral look for very bright sun.
- Copper, orange and yellow – contrast tints for sport and dull or changing light. Yellow is not for driving at night.
- Burgundy, blue, rose and violet – fashion colours. Blue and violet are not recommended for driving.
How dark should your tint be?
- 10–25% (very light to light) – a touch of colour for comfort and style. Not dark enough to use as sunglasses.
- 50% (medium) – for bright days and people who find light uncomfortable, without going fully dark.
- 75–85% (dark to very dark) – everyday sunglass strength for Singapore sun.
- 90% (extra dark) – very bright places such as the beach and open water.
Sunglass-strength tints are for daytime only. Please don’t drive at night with tinted lenses.
Solid, gradient, polarised or photochromic?
- Solid tint – the same colour across the whole lens.
- Gradient – dark at the top and fading lighter towards the bottom, so you can read your phone or dashboard clearly. Two-colour gradients are also available.
- Polarised – cuts the glare reflected from roads, water and car bonnets. Some phone and car screens can look darker at certain angles through polarised lenses.
- Photochromic – clear indoors and darker outdoors, so one pair of glasses works inside and out. Most photochromic lenses darken less behind a car windscreen.
Can my current lenses be tinted?
Sometimes. Whether an existing lens can take a tint depends on its material and coatings. Many lenses with anti-reflection or other coatings cannot be tinted afterwards, so a new pair of lenses may be needed. Bring your glasses in and we will check them for you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add a tint to my prescription lenses?
Yes. Most prescription lenses can be made with a tint, including progressive and myopia control lenses. We will advise which tints and strengths are available for the lens you choose.
Does a darker tint protect my eyes from UV better?
No. The colour and darkness of a tint reduce brightness, but UV protection comes from the lens material or a UV coating. A dark lens without UV protection can let more UV reach the eye, because your pupils open wider behind it. We make sure sun lenses block UV.
Can I drive with tinted lenses?
For daytime driving, grey, brown and green tints up to very dark are suitable for most people. Blue and violet tints are not recommended for driving, and no sunglass tint should be worn when driving at night.
How accurate is the online try-on?
The try-on is a simulation. Screens, cameras and lighting change how colours look, so your real lenses may look slightly different. We can show you real tint samples in store before you decide.
Is my camera picture or photo saved?
No. The try-on runs on your own phone or computer. Your camera picture and photos are not uploaded or saved by us.