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ZEISS FOR EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS

ZEISS Sun Rx portfolio

Sun protection lenses for every lifestyle.

It’s a fact: Most people who wear glasses or contacts don’t have prescription sunglasses. For example, the U.S. is the largest prescription sunglass market1, but only 33% of people who need vision correction own prescription sunglasses – and 25% wear non-prescription sunnies.2

This is a unique opportunity to protect your customers’ eyes. Bridge the gap and grow your business with ZEISS Sun Rx.

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Engineered to protect – with stunning effect.

Advanced eye protection meets exceptional visual clarity – with design options for every style and frame.
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Full UV protection up to 400nm.

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Polarized options to eliminate glare.

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Designs for driving, sports and active lifestyles.

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Styles and colours to match every frame.

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Discover the ZEISS Sun Rx portfolio.

  • Fashion tints

    3D CGI illustration of four tinted lenses in Dusk Grey, Copper Brown, Burgundy, and Midnight Blue.

    Over 50 on-trend colours in multiple darkness levels, featuring classic styles and specialty tints – solid and gradient.

    Options and features:

    • Eight classic solid and gradient tints
    • Up to six different darkness levels
    • Wide range of colourful statement shades
    • Light intensity: Low – Medium
    • Filter category: 1-4
    • Light absorption4: 12-92%

  • Polarized sunglass lenses

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    Maximum glare and UV protection with rich contrast for crisp, clear vision – even in the brightest light.

    Options and features:

    • Up to 99% polarization efficiency3
    • Enhanced colour and contrast perception
    • Available in solid and gradient tints
    • Light intensity: Medium – High
    • Filter category: 2-3
    • Light absorption4: 75-90%

  • Mirror and Flash coatings

    3D CGI illustration of two sunglass lenses with a blue and an orange mirror coating.

    ZEISS DuraVision Mirror and Flash UV coatings add a distinctive look while reducing glare.

    Options and features:

    • Five bright colourful mirror fronts
    • Five subtle reflective shades
    • Add to solid, gradient and polarized lenses
    • Light intensity: Low – High
    • Filter category: 1-4
    • Light absorption4: 25-97%

  • Light-adaptive sunglass lenses

    3D CGI illustration of a tinted sunglass lens, one half showcasing a lighter darkness-level than the other.

    Featuring technology which adapts the darkness of the lenses based on changes in light – for good vision in all surroundings.

    Options and features:

    • Four solid and gradient tints
    • Three tints for polarized lenses
    • Adapts to light within seconds
    • Light intensity: Low – High
    • Filter category: 1-4
    • Light absorption4: 25-97%

  • Performance shades for athletes

    3D CGI illustration of a tinted sunglass lens.

    These lenses balance the spectral colour field to help athletes see more clearly – whatever the activity and environment.

    Options and features:

    • In solid, gradient and polarized options
    • Designed to protect from extreme glare
    • With improved contrast perception
    • Light intensity: Medium – High
    • Filter category: 2-4
    • Light absorption4: 70-95%
A women wearing ZEISS prescription sunglass lenses in Burgundy.

Good looks meet great vision.

From solid shades to gradient tints, from vibrant statement colours to our classic line – now including Copper Brown, Burgundy, Midnight Blue and Dusk Grey – ZEISS has it all. We can even customize sun lens tints upon request5.

Our fashionable prescription sunglass lenses are available in over 50 on-trend colours and up to six different darkness levels. Whatever they choose, your customers will enjoy superior glare and UV protection in style. 


Explore solid, gradient and specialized tint colours

The colours your customers want. The premium quality they expect.

Shades that suit every style.

Your customers will love the many colours, finishes and darkness levels we have to offer. Or we can make custom tint-to-sample lenses if nothing catches their eye.

Our new set of on-trend tints is available in solid and gradient. Elevate Copper Brown, Burgundy and Midnight Blue and Dusk Grey with our premium ZEISS DuraVision Gold UV lens coating for a hint of gold.
A man, wearing ZEISS Sun Rx lenses in Midnight Blue gradient, and a women, wearing ZEISS prescription sunglass lenses in solid Burgundy, laying on grass. Next, the colours Burgundy, Copper Brown, Midnight Blue and Dusk Grey in solid and gradient tint are visualised.
Our classic tint portfolio features timeless Black, Grey, Brown and Pioneer colours. Customers can opt for strong solid shades or trendy gradients that are lighter at the bottom of the lens – for easier reading.
A young woman, wearing ZEISS Sun Rx lenses in Back gradient. Next, the colours Black, Grey, Brown and the grey-green Pioneer tints in solid and gradient are visualised.
Our unique BiColour gradients are vibrant and distinctively different from traditional sunglass colours. They can transform the way the world appears – or create a bold, extravagant look.
A young man, wearing ZEISS Sun Rx lenses in a blue solid tint. Next, the speciality tint colour palette is visualised, reaching from pastel gradients to strong and colourful solid tints.

Transform your customer’s favourite sunnies.

Bring ZEISS technology to your customer’s designer sunglasses. With our tint-to-sample process, we can craft premium ZEISS prescription sunglass lenses that match the original lens sample – for enhanced vision with the same great look.5

More contrast, less glare.

With a polarization efficiency of up to 99%3, ZEISS Polarized lenses ensure clear, comfortable vision in bright outdoor conditions. 

Special filters block glare from shiny surfaces such as roads, water, and ice – so you can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors with enhanced contrast and colours.


Learn more about ZEISS Polarized sunglass lenses

Down with glare, up with brilliance: ZEISS Polarized lenses.

A slider image where one half shows a road in the woods with bright light from a sun, and the other half showing the same road with reduced glare and increased contrast, emphasising the effect of polarized sunglass lenses.
A slider image where one half shows a road in the woods with bright light from a sun, and the other half showing the same road with reduced glare and increased contrast, emphasising the effect of polarized sunglass lenses.

Effortless vision in challenging light.

ZEISS Polarized sunglass lenses feature a special filter which helps protect people’s eyes from extreme glare and enhance contrast – for clear, sharp vision.

The filter in our polarizing sunglass lenses is made by stretching a thin sheet of iodine-doped polyvinyl alcohol. This process lines up chains of molecules specifically to keep some of the light from passing through the lens. Horizontal light waves that cause glare are blocked, while vertical light waves get through.

Skylet® tints for outdoor fun, driving and sports.

ZEISS Skylet Fun and Road tints perform best in medium light intensity – making them great for outdoor activities and driving. If your customers need more glare reduction and enhanced contrast in polarized lenses, recommend ZEISS Skylet Sport. It has a special dark brown tint and 90% light absorption.

ZEISS Skylet Fun, a light brown solid tint.
ZEISS Skylet Drive, a medium brown solid tint.
ZEISS Skylet Sport, a dark brown solid tint.

For sports, style and everything in-between.

The ZEISS Polarized lens colours Grey, Brown and the grey-green Pioneer absorb 85% of light. Your customers will see better in very intense light – while sporting a classic style.

ZEISS Polarized lens in a dark grey solid tint.
ZEISS Polarized lens in a rich brown solid tint.
ZEISS Polarized lens in Pioneer, a grey-green solid tint.
Close-up of a man wearing ZEISS Eyewear with ZEISS DuraVision Mirror UV sunglass coating in orange colour.

Protective specs with cool effects.

Add mirror or flash coatings to solid, gradient and polarized lenses to customize prescription sunglass lenses for your customers. There are so many options to choose from – like ZEISS DuraVision Mirror UV for colourful mirror fronts or DuraVision® Flash UV for subtle reflective shades. 


Browse ZEISS DuraVision Mirror and Flash UV options

Reduce the glare, boost the glam: Mirror and Flash sun lens coatings.

Mirrors for fashion and more.

Added to solid, gradient or polarized sunglass lenses, ZEISS DuraVision Mirror UV coatings create an eye-catching look in line with the latest mirror styles. These reflective colour coatings reduce glare for more comfortable vision in bright light.

ZEISS DuraVision Mirror colour green with a blue fade on the top.
ZEISS DuraVision Mirror colour red with an orange fade on the top.
ZEISS DuraVision Mirror colour silver.
ZEISS DuraVision Mirror colour blue.
ZEISS DuraVision Mirror colour bronze.

Add a fabulous Flash finish.

ZEISS DuraVision Flash UV coatings add an understated mirror look without greatly affecting how the wearer sees colours. The average residual reflex is under 10%. This chic, subtle finish elevates tinted, polarized, photochromic and clear lenses.

ZEISS DuraVision Flash Jade, a greenish tone.
ZEISS DuraVision Flash Ruby, a red tone.
ZEISS DuraVision Flash Sapphire, a blue tone.
ZEISS DuraVision Flash Amber, a brownish tone.
ZEISS DuraVision Flash Diamond, a silver-grey tone.

Add a layer of elegance and protection.

Elevate your customer’s new sunglasses with our most premium AR coating: ZEISS DuraVision Gold UV.
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A slider image where one half shows an intensely tinted ZEISS prescription sunglass lens and one half showing the same less but less intensely tinted.

From dark to darker – all by themselves.

ZEISS AdaptiveSun lenses adjust their darkness level in response to changes in light. They absorb from 60% to over 90% of light based on the environment and can transition from dark to darker in just 18-35 seconds6 – with full UV protection.


See all ZEISS AdaptiveSun colours

Light-adaptive lenses for clear vision – anytime, everywhere.

Two shades in one pair.

ZEISS AdaptiveSun lenses are available in four great colour options for every style: Grey, Brown, Blue and Pioneer. They transition from dark to darker based on changing light conditions.

ZEISS AdaptiveSun Solid Grey in light-tinted and strong-tinted state.
ZEISS AdaptiveSun Solid Brown in light-tinted and strong-tinted state.
ZEISS AdaptiveSun Solid Blue in light-tinted and strong-tinted state.
ZEISS AdaptiveSun Solid Pioneer in light-tinted and strong-tinted state.

Gradient to solid, dark to darker.

Another great style option for your customers: ZEISS makes AdaptiveSun lenses that change from a gradient to a darker solid shade when the sun is out. They’re available in four different colours.

ZEISS AdaptiveSun Gradient Grey in light-tinted gradient and strong-tinted solid state.
ZEISS AdaptiveSun Gradient Brown in light-tinted gradient and strong-tinted solid state.
ZEISS AdaptiveSun Gradient Blue in light-tinted gradient and strong-tinted solid state.
ZEISS AdaptiveSun Gradient Pioneer in light-tinted gradient and strong-tinted solid state.
A young man in sportwear and ZEISS Performance sunglass lenses in a brown-orange tone in front of the blue sky.

Precision vision for athletes.

ZEISS Performance prescription sunglass lenses balance the spectral colour field in all kinds of environments – from the mountains to the coast. Your athletic customers will enjoy clearer vision with enhanced contrast and less disruptive glare.

Solutions like ZEISS Skylet lenses come in special colours and extra-dark tints for maximum light absorption – plus options designed for driving and sports.

We can also make ZEISS Sport lenses up to 30% thinner with our CosmeticEdge® technology – even for high-wrap sports eyewear.7


Explore sun lenses designed for athletes

For sun, snow and all types of sports: ZEISS Performance sun lenses.

Performance tints for performance sports.

Developed to keep up with athletes, the Performance line of ZEISS prescription sunglass lenses protects people’s eyes and helps them see clearly – whatever the activity. We can even make them extra-thin for high-wrap sports eyewear.

ZEISS ProGolf tints effectively reduce glare while enhancing contrast. They selectively absorb specific wavelengths of light, making it easier to follow the ball and spot uneven terrain on the course.
ZEISS ProGolf, a brown-orange gradient tint.
ZEISS Skylet lenses are a great choice for extreme light conditions. Skylet® Sport lenses offer up to 90% light absorption, ideal for strong glare on glaciers. Skylet® Fun lenses provide up to 70% light absorption with an orange-brown tint – ideal for activities like skiing, water sports and driving in poor weather.
ZEISS Skylet Sport, a dark brown tint.
Purple tints like ZEISS Sweet Violet can help mountain bikers see contours and enhanced colours in changing light conditions. This helps them see their surroundings clearly, especially when riding through the forest on not-so-sunny days.
ZEISS Sweet Violet, a purple tone.
Our pinkish Sunset Violet tint helps highlight orange and dampen green colours. This special feature can help sport shooters focus on their target when shooting against a green background.
ZEISS Sweet Violet, a pinkish tone.

Extra-thin lenses for extra comfort.

Creating a wrap-around lens is uniquely challenging. It should effectively correct vision while being as thin as possible – all the way to the edges. With ZEISS Cosmetic Edge® technology, we can produce flat ZEISS Sport lenses that deliver clear vision, even in high-wrap frames. This innovation reduces the edge thickness of the lens by up to 30% for clarity and comfort.7

More ways to protect lenses and eyes.

ZEISS PhotoFusion X

Sunglass-level darkness outdoors and clear vision indoors.

ZEISS DuraVision Gold UV

Our most premium coating with a subtle hint of gold.

ZEISS BlueGuard

A layer of blue light protection in clear lenses.

  • 1

    Strategy with Vision – World lens and frame demand study 2022.
  • 2

    BOLT research for ZEISS conducted in USA in 2024, with 1200 respondents who are classified as anxious or expert consumers who require vision correction (not including people who exclusively wear reading glasses).
  • 3

    Tested by independent laboratory 04-2024, Over 99% PE for 1.50, Poly, and 1.67 in Grey and Brown.
  • 4

    Exact light absorption level is a combination of material, tint and coating selections. For AdaptiveSun this also includes UV exposure and temperature.
  • 5

    As long as the dyes used to create ZEISS tints can replicate the colours and levels of darkness.
  • 6

    Photochromic performance depends on temperature, UV exposure and colour. ZEISS AdaptiveSun lenses will become much darker in cold, sunny environments, and may limit visibility in extremely cold weather. As such, they are not suitable for operating open air vehicles in cold conditions such as convertibles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles or snowmobiles, or engaging in activities such as skiing. ZEISS AdaptiveSun Blue is not suitable for driving in any conditions as it does not satisfy the Qred signal test.
  • 7

    Depending on the shape, size, lens power and centration data, compared to standard ZEISS Sport lenses.