SPORT SPECIFIC SPECS
EYE HEALTHCARE – SPORT SPECIFIC SPECTACLES
For ‘Running and Cycling’, we tend to use swept back aerodynamic styling and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses. The spectacles need to have the capability of interchangeable lenses and be prescription compatible.
For ‘Speed sports’ such as ‘skiing’, ‘snowboarding’ or ‘mountain biking’, the frames are aerodynamically similar apart from extra padding to cushion impact from airborne objects and falling over.
For ‘Golf and Cricket’, the sports specs must be light weight (virtually rimless), comfortable and allow for maximum field of view (large surface area) without interfering with your swing/bat. Interchangeable lenses here are also necessary, using Smokey lenses for bright sunlight and yellow (or even clear) for low light dull conditions. The need for high impact polycarbonate again here is obvious as the balls are hard and run at high speed.
Most people gravitate towards some interest or sport, so get the right eyewear from your optician and develop your interest further.
Noel McCrystal
BSc.(Hons.)MCOptom.Dip.Sc.V MASv.P