" 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.
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