Last updated: November 2026
The best gifts for people who wear glasses solve a small daily annoyance: glasses that slip, get lost, or get smudged. Practical picks under $20 include anti-slip nose pads, silicone ear grips, a glasses strap or chain, and a microfiber cloth. For a bigger gift, polarized sunglasses are the upgrade most glasses wearers put off buying for themselves.
Why are accessories a good gift for glasses wearers?
People who wear glasses every day deal with the same few problems again and again. Accessories fix those problems cheaply, fit almost any frame, and do not require knowing anyone's prescription or face size. That makes them one of the few gifts in eyewear you can buy with confidence.
Quick picks by problem
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If they complain that... |
Give them |
Why it works |
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Their glasses slide down their nose |
Anti-slip nose pads |
Add grip and a little lift where the frame meets the nose |
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Their glasses shift when they move |
Silicone ear grips |
Anchor the temples behind the ears |
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They keep losing their glasses |
Glasses strap or chain |
Keeps glasses hanging around the neck |
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Their glasses fall off during sport |
No-tail silicone strap |
Holds the frame snug with no loose cord |
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Their lenses are always smudged |
Microfiber cloth |
Cleans without scratching lens coatings |
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They squint in the sun |
Polarized sunglasses |
Cut glare from roads, water, and snow |
Stocking stuffers under $20
1. Anti-slip nose pads. Stick-on silicone pads for glasses that keep sliding. Small, cheap, and fixes the most common glasses complaint. SIGONNA Eyeglass Nose Pads.
2. Silicone ear grips. Small sleeves that keep glasses on during walks, workouts, and playtime. A multi-pack covers several frames. Eyeglass Ear Grips
3. A microfiber cleaning cloth. The gift nobody buys for themselves but everybody uses. One for the car, one for the bag, one for the desk. Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
4. A glasses strap for everyday wear. For the person who pushes glasses onto their head and then can't find them. Eyeglass Strap
Gifts with a bit more style
5. A beaded or metal eyeglass chain. Half accessory, half jewellery. Works with reading glasses and sunglasses alike. Beaded Eyeglass Chain 4-Pack, Metal Eyeglass Chain 3-Pack.
6. An eco leather strap. A neater, dressier option for office and everyday outfits. Eco Leather Eyeglass Strap.
For the active person
7. A no-tail silicone strap. For runners, cyclists, and anyone whose glasses bounce. No loose cord end, unaffected by sweat. No-Tail Silicone Glasses Strap
The bigger gift
8. Polarized sunglasses. Many people who wear prescription glasses never buy good sunglasses at all. Two options solve that:
- Over-the-glasses (OTG) sunglasses that fit over their existing frames, such as BEX Legolas OTG.
- Polarized sport sunglasses for drivers, hikers, and anglers in the BEX collection.
Gift sets that work well together
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For |
Combine |
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The everyday glasses wearer |
Nose pads + microfiber cloth |
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The runner or gym-goer |
Ear grips + no-tail silicone strap |
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The reader |
Eyeglass chain + microfiber cloth |
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The outdoors person |
Polarized sunglasses + sport strap |
How do you buy eyewear gifts without knowing their size?
Stick to accessories. Straps, chains, ear grips, and cloths fit nearly every frame. Nose pads fit frames with molded (built-in) nose pads, which covers most plastic frames. For sunglasses, OTG models are forgiving, because they are made to sit over another frame. If you can, borrow their current glasses and measure the frame width across the front.
FAQ
What is a good gift for someone who wears glasses? Something that fixes a daily annoyance: anti-slip nose pads, ear grips, a strap or chain, or a microfiber cloth. For a bigger budget, polarized or over-the-glasses sunglasses.
What can I buy for a glasses wearer for under $20? Nose pads, ear grips, glasses straps, eyeglass chains, and microfiber cloths are all low-cost and fit most frames.
Are eyeglass chains still in style? Yes. Beaded and metal chains are worn as a fashion accessory as well as a practical way to keep glasses close.
What sunglasses can someone with prescription glasses wear? Over-the-glasses (OTG) sunglasses, which fit over regular frames, or separate prescription sunglasses from an optician.
Do you offer free shipping? Yes, on orders over $40, with 30-day returns. See the full range in our Accessories collection.
