Hoya Vision’s Guide to Choosing the Right Lens Material for Sports Glasses

Introduction

Choosing the right lens material for your sports glasses is crucial for your performance and safety while engaging in various sporting activities. With so many different types of sports glasses and lens materials available in the market, it can be overwhelming to make the right choice. Therefore, Hoya Vision has created this guide to help you understand the factors to consider when choosing the right lens material for your sports glasses.

Factors to Consider

Activity

The type of activity you participate in will determine the ideal lens material for your sports glasses. If you engage in high-impact sports such as basketball or football, you will require lenses made of polycarbonate or Trivex. These materials are impact resistant and can withstand high-speed impact without shattering or cracking. For low-impact sports such as golf or cycling, you can opt for lenses made of CR-39 or glass.

Prescription

If you wear corrective lenses, you should consider getting prescription sports glasses. These glasses should have lenses made of materials that can accommodate a wide range of prescriptions, such as high-index plastic, polycarbonate or Trivex. These materials are also lightweight, durable and impact-resistant, making them suitable for sports activities.

Environmental Conditions

The environment in which you plan to engage in sports activities should also influence your choice of lens material. If you are participating in outdoor activities, you should get lenses with a polarized coating to reduce glare from the sun. Additionally, you can get lenses with tinting to improve visual comfort and reduce eye strain. For indoors activities, clear lenses would suffice.

Lens Materials

There are several lens materials available in the market, each with its unique advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the most common lens materials:

• CR-39: Also known as hard resin, CR-39 lenses are lightweight and provide excellent optical clarity. However, they are not impact resistant and can shatter on impact.
• Polycarbonate: These lenses are impact-resistant, lightweight and ideal for high-impact sports. However, they can scratch easily and have lower optical clarity than other materials.
• Trivex: Trivex lenses are lightweight, impact resistant and have better optical clarity than polycarbonate lenses. However, they are relatively expensive compared to other materials.
• Glass: Glass lenses provide excellent optical clarity, scratch resistance and durability. However, they are heavy, not impact resistant, and can shatter easily.
• High-index plastic: These lenses are an excellent choice for people with high prescriptions. They are lightweight, impact-resistant and provide good optical clarity. However, they are relatively expensive compared to other materials.

Conclusion

Choosing the right lens material for your sports glasses is critical for your safety and performance. Evaluate your needs based on the type of activity, prescription, and environmental conditions before making a choice. Hoya Vision offers a wide range of sports glasses and lens materials to suit your needs. Contact us today for professional assistance in selecting the right lens material for your sports glasses.