Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Rec-Specs Sports Goggles--Can I do my prescription? (7/24/2009
We get asked on a regular basis if one's prescription can fit in a pair of Rec-Specs. We are often told that they tried to get them locally but were told that the prescription was too strong when the prescription is only about a 3.00 or 4.00 diopter. Our first question is "Did you go to ______? "(national chain that advertises glasses in about an hour--we won't mentiont their name). The answer is 100% of the time "yes". I don't know why they tell people this but this is not true. There are some frames where we don't recommend certain powers in, but by and large, the Rec-Specs are capable of handling a wide range of prescriptions, including high presriptions of 10.00 diopters or more. If you have concerns, you can call or email us and we can tell you which styles will work best for your prescription. My only guess as to why the national chain tells you the prescription is too high to work is because they don't have the equipment to properly process these. The lenses in some of the newer styles (ie. Rec-Specs Maxx, Morpheus and Slam series) do require a different bevelling process. This is only capable in higher end equipment which is why we do send these styles out to a big laboratory who has the proper equipment to cut the lenses for these Rec-Specs sports frames. Liberty Optical (the manufacturer of Rec-Specs) also has their own in house lab that is capable of making these in prescriptions in high powers. We use their lab on occassion but typically they don't have as fast of turnaround so we prefer a local laboratory that has the necessary equipment. Thus, we know for sure that this national chain is giving customers inaccurate information. Perhaps they are saying to customers that they themselves are not capable of making the higher prescriptions, but they should not be telling customers the Rec-Specs can't take a higher power. They most definately can and we can do it for you. Check us out at www.sporteyes.com.
What do the A, B, ED, and DBL on the chart mean? (9/11/2009
These are the measurements on the frame. The A is the distance across the center of one lens. The B is the height top to bottom of the lens. The ED is the diagonal measurement of the lens. The DBL is the bridge size or the distance between the lenses. To give you a better idea of size, you can double the A measurement, and add the DBL to get an approximate distance across the frame that you can compare temple to temple on your face.
Cycling Glasses--Answer to customer question (9/18/2009
Hi, I'm trying to find Rx glasses for cycling, that have interchangeable lenses - like Rudy Project, but not that many $$. Can I send/email my Rx and you can tell me if anything will work for me?"
Thank you for your interest. The least expensive way to go is with a prescription adapter. This is a piece that snaps inside the glasses and carries the prescription. This allows you to change out the front lenses for different lighting conditions while only purchasing one pair of prescription lenses where the bulk of the cost is. The most economical option is the Bolle Vigillante or Parole which starts at $143.50 with prescription and one set of lenses. Additional lenses start at $20 or they have a 4 lens pack that starts at $177.50 complete with prescription. Bolle also has the Swiftkick style which is a little more expensive. Another example of these systems would the Hilco Alpina RXable sports collection. Rudy Project also uses an insert as well on most styles but cost wise, Rudy Project is more expensive all around. With insert and one lens, the Rudy Project start at $280 complete with Rx.
If you don't want to do the insert, then unfortunately, you run into special technology so the cost will jump up quite a bit. Rudy Project and Switch are currently the only ones that we deal with that have the technology to make the whole lens in prescription and interchangeable. These will start at $295 for the Switch with one lens in prescription and $355 for one lens with prescription on Rudy Project. However, with these, you have to buy a prescription lens in every color and each additional lens color will start at $220 for Switch and $180 for Rudy Project.
Smith does make sort of a "hybrid" where it is the full lens in prescription but they have a carrier that surrounds the lens so it is not truly rimless like the Rudy Project or Switch, but is not a true insert like the Bolle as there is not two separate parts. These start at $280 for frame and one pair of prescription lenses. However, like the Rudy Project and Switch, every additional lens color has to also be made in prescription so each additional lens color will start at $155.
You can view all of these styles on our website at http://www.sporteyes.com and use the drop down menus on the left to find the specific brands.
Thank you for your interest. The least expensive way to go is with a prescription adapter. This is a piece that snaps inside the glasses and carries the prescription. This allows you to change out the front lenses for different lighting conditions while only purchasing one pair of prescription lenses where the bulk of the cost is. The most economical option is the Bolle Vigillante or Parole which starts at $143.50 with prescription and one set of lenses. Additional lenses start at $20 or they have a 4 lens pack that starts at $177.50 complete with prescription. Bolle also has the Swiftkick style which is a little more expensive. Another example of these systems would the Hilco Alpina RXable sports collection. Rudy Project also uses an insert as well on most styles but cost wise, Rudy Project is more expensive all around. With insert and one lens, the Rudy Project start at $280 complete with Rx.
If you don't want to do the insert, then unfortunately, you run into special technology so the cost will jump up quite a bit. Rudy Project and Switch are currently the only ones that we deal with that have the technology to make the whole lens in prescription and interchangeable. These will start at $295 for the Switch with one lens in prescription and $355 for one lens with prescription on Rudy Project. However, with these, you have to buy a prescription lens in every color and each additional lens color will start at $220 for Switch and $180 for Rudy Project.
Smith does make sort of a "hybrid" where it is the full lens in prescription but they have a carrier that surrounds the lens so it is not truly rimless like the Rudy Project or Switch, but is not a true insert like the Bolle as there is not two separate parts. These start at $280 for frame and one pair of prescription lenses. However, like the Rudy Project and Switch, every additional lens color has to also be made in prescription so each additional lens color will start at $155.
You can view all of these styles on our website at http://www.sporteyes.com and use the drop down menus on the left to find the specific brands.
No lenses? --Question from Customer: (10/2/2009)
Customer: Quick question why are the glasses sold with out lenses do they have a basic lense??
Sporteyes: This is to save you money. Some people don't need prescription, they just need them for protection so they come with clear non-prescription lenses for protection. But ordering them with no lenses, you save the cost of those lenses that you would just be throwing away as you are getting prescription.
Sporteyes: This is to save you money. Some people don't need prescription, they just need them for protection so they come with clear non-prescription lenses for protection. But ordering them with no lenses, you save the cost of those lenses that you would just be throwing away as you are getting prescription.
Sports goggles to wear over regular eyeglasses? Question from customer. (10/2/2009)
Visitor: ..Do you all have anything that could go over a pair of glasses like a goggle style or anything that clips onto your regular glasses?
shannen: No, the only product that we used to have like this was taken off the market because it was causing more injury than wearing nothing at all. It smashed the nose pieces of the frame into the wearers eye sockets causing damage.
shannen: No, the only product that we used to have like this was taken off the market because it was causing more injury than wearing nothing at all. It smashed the nose pieces of the frame into the wearers eye sockets causing damage.
Prescription Sports Goggles Replacing Lenses--Question from customer (10/2/2009)
Customer: If his vision changes again as he gets older will i have to replace the whole thing goggle or just order the lenses?
shannen: You can just replace the lenses. You don't need to order a new goggle every time. You will have to send the frames to us, though, as the lenses will have to be professionally installed.
shannen: You can just replace the lenses. You don't need to order a new goggle every time. You will have to send the frames to us, though, as the lenses will have to be professionally installed.
Monday, October 19, 2009
New Rudy Project Combo--free lens
Purchase a Rudy project Sunglass (select styles) and get a free pair of polarized lenses or a helmet! Up to $140 value. Call 888-223-2669 or use online chat at www.sporteyes.com for details. Limited time only and offer is not public yet.
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