Many people mistakenly assume that just because their vision is impaired, they won’t be able to play sports. That couldn’t be further from the truth!
Prescription glasses are a part of millions of people’s lives, and those lives are equally as fulfilling as anyone else’s. Wearing glasses while playing sports or working out in the gym should be about protecting your eyes and improving your vision.
Most athletes prefer lightweight eyewear that doesn’t rub, chafe, or fall off during movement.
Get yourself the perfect pair of prescription sports glasses by following these five practical tips below:
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Comfort
Comfort is one of the single-most essential factors to consider when buying your first pair of prescription sports glasses. Not all sports are the same, and not all sports glasses are the same.
Choose multiple pairs of sports glasses, each rated for your chosen sport or activity. The most vital things to look out for when choosing your glasses are safety and comfort. Choose glasses that fit securely around your whole eye socket, covering the eyeballs and the delicate tissue around them.
You can get traditional style or strapped glasses that get held in place – the choice is yours.
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Frames
Your vision specialist will be able to recommend specific frames for sports eyewear. Most of those frames get made with thermoplastic material, making them lightweight, flexible, and much stronger than standard acetate.
Your specific prescription sports glasses will depend on several factors including budget, use, and relevant requirements. By selecting the right material for your cycling glasses, you can ensure durability and keep them as light as possible.
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Safety Ratings
Sports glasses and goggles have safety standards applicable to them. Several of these safety standards apply to eyewear worn during athletic activity, to keep the wearer as safe as possible.
Check the safety rating of the prescription sports glasses you want to buy, the standards body ASTM International release specifications for basic or high-impact sports.
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Color Tint
Tinted sports glasses enhance performance by reducing glare associated with being outdoors. Athletes need higher visual clarity to move more accurately, confidently, and safely.
Tinting isn’t just about looking cool, the color of the tint on the lenses has to do with that specific color’s ability to block light, enhance vision and colors, and even improve depth perception.
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Get A Grip
Rubber grips are essential for glasses worn during all types of mild to strenuous activity. Rubber grips are the grip of choice for sports glasses because they activate in the presence of sweat and other moisture.
Some brands design their sports glasses carefully, with special attention paid to glasses that get used during intense activity or water sports. That is generally made possible by using hydrophilic substances on the nose pads and the temple area, which increases the grip in these areas, even when wet!
Performance eyewear is about comfort, durability, and enhanced vision – don’t let anyone tell you anything less.
