Contrary to popular belief, clear sunglasses do work by providing extra UV protection via UV-blocking lenses. You can also get them with anti-reflective lenses. Translucent sunglasses function just as well as sunglasses with colored lenses. And if your clear sunglasses lack a UV-protective coating, it's easy to add.

Do clear lenses block the sun?

UV rays up to 400nm are blocked by the lens. Full UV protection of the eyes and surrounding skin. Clear, all-day eyeglass lenses offer the same UV protection as premium sunglasses.

Are clear lenses bad for your eyes?

Wearing non-prescription glasses is popular, but many worry whether this could affect the quality and clarity of our vision. A shorthand answer to this is: no. ... It has no effect on your vision and can not cause short- or long-sightedness,” confirms Kadri Altküla, the service manager at KSA eye clinic.