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Xperio
‘middle’ part of the lens designed to
focus at the intermediate distance,
that is computer distance or 80-100
centimetres,” says Martin Bell,
director of education and quality
assurance, Shamir Canada. “For
active people however, Shamir
Attitude III Sport moves the focal
length in that lower/central area of
the lens out to a distance about two
to three steps in front of the wearer.
“This makes for better enjoyment
of their activities and an increase in
safety as well. Perfect for dynamic
sports in which rapid and sharp
movements would otherwise
cause distorted vision and affect
performance.”
OPTICAL PERFORMANCE
Essilor Canada recommends
polycarbonate lenses for sports as
they offer the best shock protection,
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while polarized lenses enhance
comfort and precision of vision by
eliminating reflected glare. glare for greater visual comfort
and offer crisper and truer colour
perception.
Airwear polycarbonate lenses
offer protection, comfort and great
optical performance. “There is enhanced UV protection
with Crizal Sun coatings and sport-
specific colours further enhance
visual performance and comfort,”
says Latendresse.
“Airwear is virtually unbreakable
providing the durability and
strength that wearers seek,”
says Sarah Latendresse, Essilor
Canada’s marketing manager for
Crizal, Transitions, Sun.
“Airwear is 12 times more impact-
resistant than standard plastic and
provides 100 per cent protection
against harmful UVA and UVB
and are the best options for outdoor
activities.”
Essilor’s Xperio polarized sun
lenses fully eliminate blinding
Crizal sun coatings provide an anti-
reflective layer to the back side of
the lens, preventing UV rays from
being reflected into the eyes.
Crizal with Optifog lenses have a
unique top layer with fog-repellence
properties.
“Fog can be particularly dangerous
and uncomfortable during
sports and leisure activities like
biking, cycling, winter sports and
running,” says Latendresse.