Flip Up Clip On Sunglasses for Prescription Glasses

Flip-up clip-on sunglasses clip onto the glasses you already wear. Flip the lenses down in the sun. Flip them up when you walk into a shop, drive through a tunnel or check your satnav, without taking anything off. Every style lists its lens width × depth in mm, so you can match it to your prescription glasses. Choose round, wayfarer, aviator, square or oversized shapes, with polarised and non-polarised options. All have UV400 lenses. Not sure of your size? Call or WhatsApp our UK helpline on 07910 693819.

UV400 lenses on every pair · Polarised and non-polarised options · CE marked by the manufacturer · 14-day returns and exchanges · Call or WhatsApp 07910 693819 (Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 11am–4pm)

Sizes (width × depth): small (up to 55mm wide) · medium (56–60mm wide) · large (61mm wide and over). Deep lenses (50mm deep and over) suit varifocals.

Shapes: round clip-ons · wayfarer clip-ons · aviator · square and oversized

Dispatched within 1–2 working days. UK delivery takes 2–5 working days after dispatch.

What are flip-up clip-on sunglasses?

A flip-up clip-on is a clip-on with a hinge at the top. The tinted lenses lift up out of your view and drop back down when you need them. Flip-up clip-ons, flip-up shades for glasses and flip sunglasses for glasses all mean the same thing.

Flip-up, spring or hidden clip-on: which should you choose?

Flip-up: for moving between light and shade

Good for driving, shopping, walking and golf.

Spring or fixed clip-on: a low-profile option

These come off when you go indoors. See all clip on sunglasses for glasses.

Hidden-clip clip-on: the most discreet look

Best when you’ll wear the clip-on down all day in the sun.

When a fit-over is better

For very curved or chunky frames, or if you want side protection, choose fit over sunglasses.

Will flip-up clip-ons fit my glasses?

Metal, plastic and rimless frames

Most flip-ups fit standard metal and plastic frames when you match the size. The Large Flip Up (60 × 50mm) fits full-rim, semi-rimless and rimless glasses. Flexura and Lenso use a four-point rubber grip made for acetate (plastic) and metal frames. For other models on rimless glasses, check with us before you order.

Curved and wraparound frames

A clip-on can sit awkwardly on strongly curved lenses. A fit-over is usually better.

Varifocals and bifocals

Choose a lens about 50mm deep or more, so the reading area is covered too. Deep models include Solévo (52 × 61mm), Wayfaré Luxe (54 × 55mm), Aurex (57 × 54mm), Velvette (58 × 54mm), Flexura Large (62 × 54mm) and the Large Flip Up (60 × 50mm). Sizes are width × depth.

Will it scratch my glasses?

A little care helps protect your lenses. Clean your glasses and the clip-on first, so no grit gets trapped. Attach it from the top rather than sliding it across the lens. Keep it in a case when you are not wearing it. A hard case for clip-ons gives extra protection.

How to size flip-up clip-ons

Measure one lens in mm, to the outside edge

Measure one lens across its widest point, then from top to bottom at its tallest point, including any rim. In a code like 52-18-140 on the arm of your glasses, the first number is the lens width.

Match the shape, and go slightly larger if in doubt

If the clip-on dips down at the nose bridge, it is too narrow for your frames. The Large Flip Up, Flexura and Lenso models can be trimmed to fit. Trimmed items may get a reduced refund if you return them. Our size guide has more help.

How the flip works

The hinge sits at the top bridge. Lift the front to flip the lenses up, and lower it to flip them down. Each product page describes its own hinge.

Flip-up clip-ons for driving

In daylight, polarised flip-ups cut reflected glare. Flip them up for tunnels or to read the satnav, as some screens look dim through polarised lenses. The AA and RAC advise that category 4 lenses are not suitable for driving. Rule 94 of the Highway Code says not to use tinted glasses at night or in poor visibility. Yellow-tint flip-ups are in our night driving range.

Polarised or non-polarised flip-ups?

Polarised lenses cut glare from wet roads and water. Two of our flip-ups, Nexa and ORI VISO, are non-polarised. They suit people who find polarised lenses make screens hard to read. Each product page says whether its lenses are polarised. Grey keeps colours natural, brown adds contrast, and mirrored lenses suit very bright sun.

Flip-up clip-ons for men, women and children

Choose by size and shape, not gender. Our flip-ups run from 52mm to 67mm wide and 40mm to 61mm deep. The kids’ flip-up is 55 × 34mm (width × depth). See our clip on sunglasses for kids’ glasses.

Why buy flip up clip on sunglasses from a UK specialist

• Sizes in mm, and help choosing on 07910 693819 (Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 11am–4pm).
• 14-day returns and exchanges, including sale items.
• CE marked by the manufacturer. UV400 lenses.
• Dispatched within 1–2 working days. UK delivery takes 2–5 working days after dispatch.

Most of our flip-ups cost £14.99 to £21.99. Sale models cost less.

Flip-up clip-on sunglasses: your questions answered

What are flip-up clip-on sunglasses?

They are tinted lenses that clip onto your prescription glasses and flip up on a hinge when you don’t need them, so you don’t have to take them off indoors. They are also called flip-up shades or flip sunglasses for glasses. Flip them down outside and up when you go inside.

Are flip-up clip-ons better than normal clip-on sunglasses?

They are better if you move between bright and dim places a lot: flip up indoors, down outside. Fixed spring or hidden clips are lower-profile and suit wearing all day in the sun. See all our clip on sunglasses to compare the styles and sizes.

Will flip-up clip-on sunglasses fit my glasses?

Usually yes, if you match the size. Compare your lens width × depth in mm with the size on each product. Most suit standard metal and plastic frames. The Large Flip Up also fits semi-rimless and rimless glasses. For other models on rimless glasses, check with us first. Very curved or chunky frames suit fit over sunglasses better.

What size flip-up clip-ons do I need?

Measure one lens across its widest point and from top to bottom at its tallest point, to the outside edge. Choose the same size or slightly larger. For varifocals, choose a deeper lens of around 50mm or more. See our size guide, or call or WhatsApp 07910 693819.

Can I drive wearing flip-up clip-on sunglasses?

Yes, in daylight. Polarised flip-ups reduce glare, and you can flip them up for tunnels or to read the satnav. The AA and RAC advise against category 4 lenses for driving. Rule 94 of the Highway Code says not to wear tinted glasses at night or in poor visibility.

Are flip-up clip-on sunglasses polarised?

Many are, and each product page says whether its lenses are polarised. We also sell two non-polarised flip-ups, Nexa and ORI VISO. These suit people who find polarised lenses make phone or dashboard screens hard to read. Every pair has UV400 lenses.

What if the flip-ups don’t fit? Can I return them?

Yes. You have 14 days to return or exchange them, including sale items. Tell us within 14 days of delivery and send the item back unused. The refund covers the item and your original standard delivery. You pay return postage unless the item is faulty or wrong. Trimmed or used items may get a reduced refund. See our returns policy.

Not sure which flip-up fits? WhatsApp your lens width and depth to 07910 693819 (Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 11am–4pm), or try our quiz to find your match. Back to the flip-ups.