How Custom Clip-On Sunglasses Are Made to Fit Your Glasses

Most clip-on sunglasses you'll find in stores are universal: made in a handful of standard sizes and shapes, meant to fit roughly on most glasses. A custom clip-on is made for one specific frame, so it matches its shape exactly. Here's what that difference means and how the process works.

Why universal clip-ons often look wrong

Eyeglass frames come in countless shapes: round, square, cat-eye, rectangular, oversized, and everything in between. A universal clip-on can't match them all, so it often:

• Sticks out past the edges of your frame
• Leaves gaps where light gets in
• Sits crooked or slides around
• Looks like an add-on rather than part of your glasses

How a custom clip-on is different

A custom clip-on is shaped to the outline of your actual frame. The lenses line up with your glasses' lenses, so the clip-on looks like it belongs there. That precise shape is only possible when the maker works from your real frame.

How ordering works at CustomClip

1. Choose your clip-on. Pick polarized or non-polarized lenses, a long or short bar, your frame color, and your lens color. You can also add a mirror coating.
2. Place your order online. Standard shipping is free.
3. Mail us your glasses. Send your frame with any trackable carrier to CustomClip.com, 820 Thompson Ave #25, Glendale, CA 91201.
4. We make your clip-on. With your frame in hand, we build your clip-on within 2–4 days of receiving it.
5. We ship everything back. Your glasses come back via UPS with your new clip-on and a free case.

Common questions

Will I be without my glasses?

Yes, for a few days while your frame is with us and in transit. If you have a backup pair, plan to wear it while your frame is away.

Does it work with my prescription?

Yes. The clip-on sits in front of your lenses and doesn't change your prescription, so it works with any prescription your glasses have.

What if I don't love the color?

Contact us within 3 days of delivery and send it back, and we'll redo it at no charge. You cover the cost of shipping it to us. Details are in our Store Policy.

What if my lenses get scratched later?

You can order replacement lenses. Just mail us your clip-on and we'll fit new ones.

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