Optical Prism April 2015 | Page 20

and prescription goggles for sport. The company’s lenses are ultra-lightweight, clearly focused, durable and offer UV protection, which is key for outdoor sports. “All of our lenses are designed to diffuse and protect against impacts of all kinds,” said Zeal marketing manager Mike Lewis. Shatterproof polycarbonate lenses with 100 per cent UVA and UVB protection are a standard with all of Tifosi eyewear as well, said spokeswoman Erin Dahlquist. The company offers a Tifosi Optics GT lens for golf and tennis, which are designed to help athletes keep their eye on the ball. Tifosi’s Extreme Contrast lenses provide athletes with an edge in distinguishing terrain details. Transitions Optical has teamed up with Dragon Alliance to offer a line of snow goggles with adaptive lens technology that, according to the companies, “automatically changes tint in response to changing sunlight and weather conditions,” which eliminates the need to swap goggles while skiing or snowboarding. “The Dragon Transitions goggle lens enhances contrast and increases depth perception, providing a clear visual advantage on the slopes. With a broad visible light transmission range, the lens automatically darkens to a dark gray in bright sunlight and lightens to a contrast enhancing yellow in cloudy or overcast weather.” The lenses also offer excellent peripheral vision, fog resistance, and total UV protection. KIDS AT PLAY Keeping Kids Eyes protected is very important. Regular eye exams and minimal exposure to harmful glare from digital devices are just some of the ways to protect their sensitive eyes. Kids eyes are also at risk when they are outdoors participating in sports or other activities. - We know about protecting our own eyes from the sun, but many of us forget to consider the effects of sun exposure on children’s eyes. Enco W&vR