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" IT IS THE COMPUTER USE AREA OF THE STANDARD PROGRESSIVE LENS THAT IMPEDES THE GOLFER. " Bolt Golf, Bollē Callaway feet; and far for peering out at the fairway or green. While Shamir says all golfers can benefit from their golf lenses, they can be especially valuable for older Canadians, says national sales and marketing manager Martin Bell. "Most boomers wear progressive addition lenses for their daily activities, including reading and computer use. It is the computer use area of the standard progressive lens that impedes the golfer," he says. That focal point is about 80 to 100 centimetres and is positioned at or just below the mid-line of the frame. Golfers looking through that lens will see a blurry ball on the ground or tee. "To correct this, the golfer usually tilts the head down so they can view the ball clearly. This causes neck strain and compromises their swing and their accuracy," Bell says. "With Shamir Golf, this intermediate zone is focussed at 1.5 to two meters or so, giving the wearer clear focus to the ball. No special head position, no blurring and better accuracy — just what any golfer is looking for." Shamir Golf lenses block out ultraviolet light, are curved to protect the skin around the eyes and are designed to give golfers a clear peripheral vision zone. They also protect against impact and reduce glare from water or sand. Optical Prism | October 2015 21