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Cerco occhiali da sole con lenti graduate.

I am looking for prescription sunglasses.

Pronunciation

gra-du-A-te — four syllables. 'Graduate' = graduated/prescription lenses.

When to use it

Request prescription sunglasses at an Italian optician. Very popular in sunny Italy.

What it means

'Occhiali da sole' = sunglasses. 'Lenti graduate' = prescription lenses. 'Lenti graduate da sole' = prescription sunglasses. 'Fotocromiche' = photochromic lenses (darken in sunlight — 'Transitions' is the main brand). 'Polarizzate' = polarised lenses (reduce glare). UV protection is mandatory in Italian optical standards.

Variations

Voglio le lenti fotocromatiche. Si scuriscono al sole.

I want photochromic lenses. They darken in the sun.

Photochromic lenses (transitions) — convenient for indoor/outdoor use

Posso mettere lenti scure nelle mie montature?

Can I put tinted lenses in my existing frames?

Check if frames are suitable for prescription tinting — ask the optician

Cerco occhiali da sole polarizzati per guidare.

I am looking for polarised sunglasses for driving.

Polarised lenses reduce glare — especially useful for driving on Italian sunny roads

Mini Dialogue

— Cerco occhiali da sole con lenti graduate per l'estate. — Ha la sua prescrizione? — Sì, eccola. Sono miope con un po' di astigmatismo. — Perfetto. Vuole le lenti polarizzate o le fotocromiche? — Polarizzate. Le uso soprattutto in spiaggia e al mare. — Ottima scelta. Ecco alcune montature che potrebbero piacerle.

— I am looking for prescription sunglasses for the summer. — Do you have your prescription? — Yes, here it is. I am short-sighted with some astigmatism. — Perfect. Do you want polarised or photochromic lenses? — Polarised. I mainly use them on the beach and at the sea. — Excellent choice. Here are some frames that might suit you.

Cultural Note

Italy receives intense UV radiation, especially in the south, at altitude (Alps, Dolomites), and near the sea. Italian ophthalmologists recommend UV400 protection sunglasses year-round. Children's sun protection for eyes is particularly important — Italian paediatric ophthalmologists warn about UV damage in young eyes. Italian CE marking on sunglasses indicates they meet EU safety standards for UV protection.

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