Prescription Sports Glasses: Keep Everything Under Control
When you train , whatever sport you practice, you should always have everything under control . For this reason, if you have a vision defect, even a slight one, you need quality prescription sports glasses .
Cycling, like many other sports, requires making difficult decisions in a very short amount of time , sometimes just an instant. A difficult overtaking move. A dangerous hairpin bend. These are situations where you can’t just stop (and probably don’t want to) just because you can’t see well enough.
Using contact lenses together with sunglasses does not guarantee the same result: prescription sunglasses are the best solution for practicing sports in complete safety and freedom.
Below you will find some tips on how to choose the right model. But before we go any further, let's start with the basics .
How prescription sunglasses work
Sports sunglasses with prescription lenses are glasses in which the lenses perform two distinct functions :
- Replacing your “regular” glasses
- Protect yourself from sunlight
In prescription cycling glasses, the lens is designed to correct your vision defect and, at the same time, protect your eyes from the sun while you are cycling.
The most common solution is to replace the “standard” lenses with prescription lenses, although this is not always possible, especially with cycling glasses, due to their particular curvature.
For this reason, you should choose a model specifically designed for prescription lenses . But, as we will see later, there are other solutions.
Our RX1 Fire prescription cycling glasses
How to choose the right prescription sports glasses
There are three main features you should consider when choosing your prescription sports sunglasses:
Quality
Lenses , of course, are of paramount importance. They should not only compensate for your vision defect, but should also adequately shield you from sunlight, without compromising your field of vision.
Since our motto is “ exceeding expectations”, for our top-of-the-range NRC glasses we have chosen ZEISS , the only brand that produces sunglass lenses certified to the same standards used for ophthalmic lenses.
Comfort
The lenses aren’t the only thing you should worry about in your prescription cycling glasses: the frame is just as important and should be designed to keep you comfortable while you’re cycling or playing any other sport. If you’re constantly having to readjust your glasses because they’re uncomfortable, your workout could turn into a nightmare.
Performance
Details matter : that's why, along with quality and comfort, your prescription sports glasses should also guarantee you the best possible performance in all environmental and climatic conditions. An example? We designed our X5 prescription cycling glasses with side vents to increase ventilation and prevent the lenses from fogging up.
Our prescription sports glasses
We work tirelessly to bring you the best prescription cycling glasses , designed specifically for athletes who refuse to sacrifice design and functionality.
Our RX1 , equipped with high-end ZEISS lenses, are designed, developed and created to offer you extraordinary optical performance and an optimal fit . This model combines the sporty design of NRC glasses with a curved front section that guarantees the highest performance with every type of prescription lens (even for very high prescriptions).
Cycling glasses with internal clip
We mentioned different solutions earlier. If you don't want to give up the typical wraparound design of NRC glasses, instead of choosing a pair of sunglasses designed specifically for prescription lenses, you can opt for a curved model and attach internal prescription lenses to a special clip .
Our X3 line includes a series of top-quality models, equipped with a special clip that allows you to transform your wraparound sunglasses into real prescription glasses for cyclists and athletes.
The internal support protects your prescription lenses , while our ZEISS lenses will guarantee you a perfect balance between sportiness and visual performance.
Sports glasses with optical support for prescription lenses
And it doesn't end there. Finally, thanks to its special structure and optimal curvature, the optical support of our X5 sunglasses allows you to easily replace the lenses , without sacrificing the sporty design and typical NRC curvature.
Prescription glasses for sports: the right choice for you
As you can see, whatever prescription sports eyewear option you prefer, we have studied all the best solutions to allow you to perform at your best in any context.
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