Denver Sunglass Store / Oakley / Rayban and More

Denver, Grand Junction, & Loveland Sunglass Retail Locations

Patients often ask if a $20 pair of sunglasses offers the same protection as a more expensive, name brand, pair. The answer is, it depends but in most cases, no. In some cases discount glasses will provide decent UV protection but they may break easier or the UV protective coating may not be very durable.

Sunglass standards for lenses place limits solely on UVB and UVA rays, but bear in mind that both the standards and labeling are voluntary, not mandatory. According to these standards, sunglasses must block at least 70% of UVB and at least 60% of UVA.

To best protect your eyes, look for sunglasses that provide at least 98% protection from both UVA and UVB rays. UVC rays are blocked automatically since they are absorbed in the atmosphere and do not reach the earth. Some of the higher-priced products with polycarbonate, glass or plastic (CR-39) lenses can claim to block 100% of the UV rays. These lenses will provide the absolute best vision while also being very durable and in many cases scratch resistant.

With sunglasses you get what you pay for. A $20 pair will most likely not block more than the minimum amount of UV rays. Furthermore, the lens quality will not be as good. Which means the clarity or crispness of what you view through the lens will be diminished. This is very noticeable when driving or for sportsman type activities.

Another important factor is safety. A cheap lens is prone to shattering needless to say this could cause serious eye injury. More expensive lens such as those made by Oakley, Bolle, Maui Jim, etc., will provide excellent protection if they are impacted by foreign debris.

Cherry Creek Sunglasses

ICON LASIK's Cherry Creek sunglasses store features thousands of sunglasses from leading designers including Fendi, Roberto Cavalli sunglasses, Swarovski sunglasses, and Dior sunglasses. Stop by to try on the latest styles. We also feature trunk shows from these designers.

Feel free to stop by our Denver or Loveland eye care centers to try on some of our top quality (yet affordable) sunglasses.

Rudy Project

We now have Rudy Project sunglasses in stock. There are several special offers going on now including a free backpack and free cycling helmet. Stop by one of our locations for all of the details.

Oakley, Maui Jim, Rayban, and more..

We carry dozens of brands of sunglasses for all sports and outdoor activities. From fishing to mountain climbing we have a pair for you. And if we don't have it in stock we can order nearly any frame available.

Some of our featured brands:
Action Optics
Adidas
Adidas Goggles
Anarchy
Angel
Anne Klein
Arnette
Barracuda
Black Flys
Body Specs
Bolle
Bolle Goggles
Briko
Briko Goggles
Brooks Brothers
Bucci
Bugz
Bugz Goggles
Carrera
Carrera Goggles
Cebe
Costa Del Mar
Coyote
Dakota Smith
D & G
Dolce & Gabbana
Dragon
Eddie Bauer
Emporio Armani
Fila
Fitovers
Gargoyles
Gatorz
Giorgio Armani
Goat
Goat Goggles
Gucci
Guess
Harley Davidson
Hobie
H2Optix
Ice Tech
Kate Spade
Killer Loop
Maui Jim
Native
Nicole Miller
NYX
Ocean Waves
Persol
Police
Protective Optics
Rayban
Revo
Roxy
Rudy Project
Scott Goggles
Serengeti
Smith
Smith Goggles
Spy
Spy Goggles
Stussy
Timberland
Ultrasol
Versace
Vuarnet
Wrangler
Wiley X
[X]oor
Zeal

Stop by today to check out our collection of the hottest styles. Most prescription sunglasses can be completed the same day. To schedule an exam for eye care, lasik or cosmetic consultation use our online appointment book or call us at 720-524-1001. We look forward to hearing from you.