New York – September 27, 2026 -- Consumer365 has named Quay among the best prescription sunglasses for 2026, spotlighting the brand's fashion-forward frames, customizable lens tints, and published prices for shoppers seeking premium-looking eyewear on a set budget.
Three frame styles show off distinct design details
The feature highlights three models from Quay's prescription line. GONE VIRAL RX is a small oval aviator with metal construction, an integrated hinge, and adjustable silicone nose pads for a narrower fit. WIRED RX is an oversized unisex square with rounded corners, lightweight construction, and built-in nose pads for a relaxed profile. AURA POINTS RX is a narrow oval frame with a 141 mm frame width and 35 mm lens height, giving it a compact look. Each comes with a hard case and cleaning cloth.
Prices range from $75 to $175 before lens upgrades
At the time of research, Quay listed AURA POINTS RX at $75, WIRED RX at $85, and GONE VIRAL RX at $175 on its US site. These figures serve as starting reference points rather than guaranteed totals, since lens material and selected options can change the final price. Comparing frames at identical prescription settings offers a clearer read on value.
Lens options include high-index materials and five core tints
Quay's prescription pages list single-vision polycarbonate, 1.67 high-index, and 1.74 ultra-high-index lenses, each with anti-reflective coating, scratch resistance, and 100% UVA/UVB protection. Blue light filtering is available as an add-on. Sunglass tints include Black Fade, Brown Gradient, Smoke Solid, Green, and Navy, plus Light Blue, Pink, and Purple. Quay notes prescription lens colors may differ slightly from nonprescription versions, and polarization is offered separately from tint on polycarbonate and 1.67 high-index lenses.
Orders require an eyeglass prescription and pupillary distance
Online purchases need an unexpired eyeglass prescription and pupillary distance measurement; contact lens prescriptions aren't accepted. WIRED RX measurements list a 144 mm frame width, 18 mm bridge, and 148 mm temples, giving shoppers a way to compare against a pair they already own. A virtual try-on tool is available on product pages but doesn't confirm physical fit.
Completed orders can take up to three weeks
Quay advises allowing up to three weeks for prescription orders, with custom production taking up to two weeks before shipping confirmation. Online prescription sales are generally final, though a complimentary lens remake is offered if a doctor updates a prescription within 30 days of delivery, with supporting documentation required. Progressive lenses remain available only through select stores and authorized dealers, not the direct-to-consumer site.