Do you feel like your prescription glasses hold you back from living your best active lifestyle? Whether you enjoy playing afternoon tennis or careening down snowy slopes, you deserve to enjoy your favorite outdoor hobbies and workout regimens free from restraint.
That's why it's crucial to have sport-specific eyewear that allows you to see clearly and move freely!
Keep reading, and we'll tell you how you can make your workouts and activities more comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable while wearing glasses.
Key Takeaways
- Sports glasses are worn during outdoor activities or rigorous workouts and offer superior eye protection, increased durability, and enhanced comfort and fit.
- The type and style of sports glasses you need will depend on the activity or sport you are participating in. You'll need to consider the frame material, lens coating, and lens color that's right for you.
- The top independent designer brands for sports glasses include Rudy Project and Vuarnet, which are available in-store at Oculus Eyecare.
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What Are Prescription Sports Glasses?
Whether you wear contact lenses or reading glasses, it's important to have eyewear that matches and enhances your way of life. If you enjoy outdoor activities or gym workouts, it's extremely critical to have sports eyewear that protects your eyes, fits properly, and corrects vision.
Depending on your go-to activities or hobbies, you should invest in a pair of sport-specific, high-performance eyewear that is designed to cater to your specific needs and wants. Sports glasses and regular glasses serve different purposes and should be worn accordingly.
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What Is the Difference Between Everyday Glasses and Sport-Specific Glasses?
Regular glasses are meant for day-to-day wear and can be safely and comfortably worn on a regular basis. Regular glasses are primarily used as a fashion accessory and vision corrector.
Sports glasses, on the other hand, are designed for vigorous or jarring activities that could cause damage or stress to regular glasses. They are durable and lightweight, protecting your eyes from injury or discomfort.
Sports glasses are usually made of long-lasting, impact-resistant materials. They also feature details like rubberized nose pads for grip or polarized lenses to reduce glare. The type and style of your sports frames and lenses will depend on what you will use them for.
What Are the Benefits of Wearing Sport-Specific Glasses?
It's essential to have sport-specific glasses if you live an active lifestyle. Your regular glasses may not hold up well to rigorous or jarring activities, which can lead to frame damage or eye injury.
Sport-specific glasses offer an array of amazing benefits that attest to the positive impact that multiple pairs of glasses can have on your life.
Some benefits of sport-specific glasses include:
- Eye protection from sports injuries
- Eye protection from UVA and UVB rays
- Vision correction
- Lenses and frames have increased durability
- Lenses may have an anti-glare coating or anti-fog coating for increased visibility
- Lenses may be polarized
- Frames have a snug and comfortable fit
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What to Consider When Buying Glasses for an Active Lifestyle
If you want to enhance athletic performance, enjoy complete comfort, and experience clear vision, it's a good idea to invest in high-quality and expertly designed sports glasses. Independent designer brands like Vuarnet or Rudy Project create stylish and innovative frames that offer unparalleled durability, quality design, and gorgeous details.
When choosing frames and lenses, you'll need to consider your face shape, lens color, and frame material. This can be hard to determine on your own, which is why we offer personal styling appointments. Our comprehensive eye care services will ensure you have a pair of glasses that complement and enhance your daily routine and sports activities.
Here are a few things that might be helpful or handy to know about before you buy your newest pair of sport-specific glasses.
Frame Materials
The most important part of sports glasses is the frame. The frames protect the lenses, create a comfortable fit, and determine the overall look. You'll need to choose sturdy yet lightweight frames that sit comfortably and snuggly on your face.
Durable frames are usually made from high-quality and long-lasting materials like
- Titanium
- Flexon
- Beryllium
- Monel
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum
- Nylon
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Lens Coatings & Color
An equally important part of sports glasses is the lenses. These will both protect your eyes and enhance your vision.
Polycarbonate lenses are the most popular, as they offer increased impact resistance. It's also common to have anti-glare coatings or polarization for increased color contrast and vision clarity.
The color of the lenses will also play a part. Clear lenses are suitable for low-light conditions or use indoors. Yellow or orange lenses are made for overcast or hazy conditions and offer increased contrast and depth perception. Gray or mirrored lenses are a good option for sunlight.
Your optometrist or optician will help you pick the perfect pair of glasses for your lifestyle. At Oculus Eyecare, we make it our mission to help you see and be seen in a new way. As Seattle's go-to luxury eyewear boutique and comprehensive eye clinic, we know the importance and impact that high-quality, comfortable, and stylish eyewear can have on any facet of your life.
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