Sports Lenses

Different sports, different needs

Cycling, running, beach activities, mountain sports and sports involving a risk of impact all require different assessments. Fit, ventilation, material, filter category and lens colour must be appropriate for the intended use. Ordinary sunglasses are not automatically protective eyewear for a specific sport: what matters is the performance specified by the manufacturer for that model.

Light, reflections and changes of setting

The polarised lenses can reduce annoying reflections from water and shiny surfaces; the photochromic They can be useful when lighting conditions vary. The choice should be made on the actual course, as contrast, light transmission and colour rendering do not produce the same results in every discipline.

Graduated lenses or contact lenses

Some sports glasses can be fitted with prescription lenses, subject to the prescription, curvature and frame being suitable. During dynamic activities, when correctly prescribed and fitted, contact lenses can offer stability and a wider field of vision; when combined with non-prescription sports glasses, the latter take on the role of shielding the eyes from light, glare, wind or external elements, depending on the sport. The fitting process is managed as part of the Advanced Contact Lens Practice, in accordance with the ophthalmologist’s instructions.

Fit and alignment

A technically sound lens must remain in the intended position whilst in motion. We assess the fit, stability, distance from the face and compatibility between the lens geometry and the frame; when the solution is prescription, the Behavioural Centring ensures that the design is consistent with the actual posture.

For a practical guide, read Sports eyewear: sunglasses, prescription glasses and lenses for everyday use; to compare the available models, see the Isolani sports glasses.

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