By Sam Savva Frame Stylist at Adrenaline Optometry
Summer is here, which means reaching for our sunnies and heading outdoors. Oakley sunglasses are renowned for having superior optical quality and durability. Here, Sam Savva, Frame Stylist at Adrenaline Optometry, breaks down the features of these best–selling shades.
Oakley “Prizm” lenses are crafted to enhance colour and contrast, allowing wearers to see more clearly and feel more confident in their sunglasses. These lenses optimize good light to boost contrast and minimize eye fatigue. Prizm lenses are particularly effective for activities like cycling, hiking, golfing, skiing, baseball, soccer, and football, among others. It’s important to note that standard sunglasses lenses can hinder visibility during sports, while Oakley Prizm lenses filter out disruptive light, enhancing specific colour wavelengths for better detail.
Another feature of Oakley lenses is the Iridium mirrored finish with a reflective optical coating. These lenses come with a unique tint and a molecular anti–glare coating that helps balance light reflection, transmission, and absorption. You can select from a variety of tints, including black, ice, jade, chrome, and fire. Chrome and fire tints are perfect for everyday use and versatile enough for any occasion, while the other tints are more suited for sports.
For mountain biking, hiking, and running, Oakley Ruby Iridium lenses are a fantastic choice, as they effectively reduce glare encountered during these pursuits. Harsh sunlight can make visibility challenging, but Ruby Iridium lenses help diminish glare and balance contrasting colours.
Oakley Black Iridium lenses are versatile high–contrast options ideal for daily wear, relaxing at the beach, enjoying vacations, or driving. These stylish lenses excel at blocking visible light thanks to their blackout design.
Oakley Polarised lenses feature a special coating designed to filter light and minimize glare, safeguarding your eyes from prolonged UV exposure and alleviating eye fatigue. When horizontal sunlight strikes polarised sunglasses, they reflect excess light, resulting in less glare.
Think of polarisation as akin to installing blinds on your windows, effectively limiting the sunlight that enters your space. If you enjoy spending time outdoors or engaging in water sports, Oakley polarised sunglasses are an ideal match for your active lifestyle.
At Adrenaline Optometry we offer expert advice on choosing your lenses. Below are our 4 top sellers from the Oakley range:
Prizm Deep Water Polarised. Crafted to eliminate glare and filter the overwhelming blues of open water, allowing you to clearly see what lies beneath the surface.
Prizm Road. Engineered to reveal subtle variations in road texture and quickly identify potential hazards such as rocks, potholes and oil spills.
Prizm Dark Golf. Tailored to assist in navigating the transition between greenery and accurately judging distances when looking far ahead, perfect for bright, sunny days.
Prizm Black. Created to transform dull colours into vibrant visuals, emphasizing the most striking elements of your surroundings. Also available in a polarised.
If you would like to know more about Oakley lenses, please visit us in store. We offer a wide range of Oakley Prizm and Polarised lenses to suit any lifestyle, available as prescription or standard. We offer other services including, children and adult digital eye exams, Service NSW driving eye exams, emergency consults, contact lenses and more. See your passion with Adrenaline Optometry.
Adrenaline Optometry | 1/15 Church St Terrigal NSW | Phone (02) 4339 0900 | adrenalineoptometry.com.au