PRO-PERFORMANCE PRESCRIPTION SPORTS SUNGLASSES
Rapid Eyewear’s Pro Performance multi-lens prescription sports sunglasses are renowned as being some of the best on the market and yet, with prices for a full set including your prescription added starting at just £79.99 (plus £4.99 shipping), they offer amazing value for money.
WHAT CAN THEY BE USED FOR?
Pro Performance prescription sunglasses are perfect for many sport and leisure applications, including:
• Cycling
• Shooting
• Fishing – click here for our fishing specific package
• Golf – click here for our golf specific package
• Running
• Cricket
• Tennis
• Skiing / winter sports
• Flying – click here for our aviation specific package
• Driving (‘night’ light-enhancing lenses included)
THE FRAMES
Our prescription sunglasses for sport are built around a matt-black finished frame that has a prescription Rx clip housed in the back, whilst the tinted, interchangeable lenses sit on the front. This two-part arrangement allows for great versatility and performance, whilst the wrap-around styling blocks unwanted wind and light encroaching from the sides and bottom of your vision. The Pro-Performance sunglasses look good too, easily matching the style of many non-prescription sport sunglasses designs.
The frames are lightweight and tough, whilst the Rx clip, made from an almost indestructible TR90 material*, ensures maximum protection for your eyes from impact.
The tinted lenses clip onto the top of the frames, allowing them to be flipped up for momentary ‘normal’ vision when required.
*Please see information about Solution 30 and insect repellents below
DE-CENTRED AND ANTI-SCRATCH COATED LENSES
Wrap-around sunglasses offer great benefits when it comes to blocking unwanted light and wind from the sides of your vision, but placing a curved lens in front of your eyes would normally cause distortion. However, all Rapid Eyewear lens sets are de-centred, which means they are calibrated to remove the distorting effect.
THE PACKAGE
The Pro-Performance prescription sunglasses come with the following as standard:
• Category 1 (yellow) lenses. These remarkable lenses actually enhance light, making them perfect for use on cloudy, dull days. They are also perfect for driving at night
• Category 2 (beige, polarised) lenses. A good all-rounder, useful in partial sunshine and fairly bright conditions. The polarised filter greatly reduces glare, which is caused by the sun’s rays bouncing off horizontal surfaces. This lens option offers superb definition, making them ideal for sports such as cricket, tennis and golf
• Category 3 (smoked, polarised). Perfect for sunny conditions – the polarised filter greatly reduces glare, making for better definition
• Sturdy carry case with belt clips and loops, a padded lining and internal compartments for spare lenses
• Head / neck strap. Perfect for skiing, or other sports where you need 100% confidence in the sunglasses ability to stay put.
• Lint-free cleaning cloth
• Information leaflet with information regarding prescription lenses
IS MY PRESCRIPTION SUITABLE?
Pro Performance sunglasses can be used for any regular prescription where the SPH (Sphere) requirement is less than, or greater than, 4.5. Due to the curvature of the tinted lenses, they will not be suitable for those with very strong prescription requirements that exceed 4.5.
They are also suitable for bi-focal, varifocal and prismatic lenses but please note, we cannot add varifocal or prismatic prescriptions ourselves – please buy the sunglasses only and refer the work to your optician.
PUPILLARY DISTANCE (PD)
This is the distance, in millimetres, between the pupils of your eyes, when measured across the front of your glasses. The average PD for people in the western world is 62 - 63mm, however a PD can range from 55 up to 69mm - if your PD is not in the national average, we need to know about it. Unfortunately, most opticians do not put the PD on a standard prescription card - if you do not know your PD, ask your optician to let you know what it is. If they do not know, or are unwilling to release the information, you can measure it simply yourself, by asking a friend to hold a ruler up against your glasses whilst you are wearing them. Try to be accurate, but note that, if you are 1 - 2mm out on your calculation, your glasses should still be fine. NOTE: We have become aware that many opticians are reluctant to provide information on their customer's PD, usually because they do not like you going elsewhere to have eyewear made. Measuring your own PD is a simple process, and we would like to stress there is no need to pay an expensive fee to your optician for this information, should they request one. If you would like more information about your PD, please contact us - we will be glad to help.
SPARES SERVICE
We have a good stock of spares - if there is anything you need, please ask and we shall be happy to help.
WARRANTY
In addition to our normal 12-month warranty, we will be happy to work with you should you discover the prescription sunglasses as made are not working correctly. If we subsequently discover that we have not made the sunglasses correctly, we will be happy to rectify the problem free of charge. However, extra fees may be incurred if the optical work has been executed incorrectly due to our having received incorrect or insufficient information from the customer.
PURCHASING
UK customers making their purchase either online or by telephone can buy a complete prescription package, subject to any restrictions detailed above. Thanks to our partnership with our optical partners Accuity, we are able to offer a price scale that is significantly lower than even the cheapest ‘high street’ opticians. Alternatively, you can purchase the frames only and take them to your own optician.
PRICES
Please note that all prices are subject to a £4.99 shipping fee.
Pro Performance pack only, without added prescription lenses: £39.99
Pro Performance pack plus single-vision prescription lenses: £79.99
Pro Performance pack plus bi-focal prescription lenses: £104.99
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE MY PRESCRIPTION?
Turnaround times from date of order is typically 7 – 10 days.
CAN YOU FIT VARIFOCAL OR PRISMATIC LENSES?
Please note that we cannot fit varifocal or prismatic lenses – your optician will be able to help with these requirements.
I AM NOT IN THE UK – WILL YOU STILL ADD MY PRESCRIPTION?
Yes! Our full prescription service is now available to customers worldwide.
CLEANING SOLUTIONS: IMPORTANT WARNING
It has come to our attention that some opticians and their optical suppliers clean lenses and frames with alcohol-based solutions such as Solution 30. Alcohol based solutions will destroy the Rx insert on Rapid Eyewear prescription sunglasses. We will not cover warranty on any Rx clips that have been cleaned with alcohol or other spirt-based solutions. A little soap-free handwash or similar will provide a perfect, clean finish to your lenses.
INSECT REPELLENTS: WARNING
Most insect repellents are made up using a chemical solution called Deet. Deet is extremely harmful to plastics, and there is a good chance that it will completely destroy your sunglasses if it comes into contact with them. We strongly advise users of our eyewear not to use Deet-based repellents and Rapid Eyewear sunglasses at the same time. We will not provide replacement parts under warranty where they have been damaged by Deet-based products.
To purchase a pair of Pro PerformancePrescription sunglasses, select the relevant ‘Buy Now’ button below – and remember to have your prescription details handy. To purchase a complete prescription option, please call 01622 755944.
Rapid Eyewear’s Pro Performance multi-lens prescription sports sunglasses are renowned as being some of the best on the market and yet, with prices for a full set including your prescription added starting at just £79.99 (plus £4.99 shipping), they offer amazing value for money.
WHAT CAN THEY BE USED FOR?
Pro Performance prescription sunglasses are perfect for many sport and leisure applications, including:
• Cycling
• Shooting
• Fishing – click here for our fishing specific package
• Golf – click here for our golf specific package
• Running
• Cricket
• Tennis
• Skiing / winter sports
• Flying – click here for our aviation specific package
• Driving (‘night’ light-enhancing lenses included)
THE FRAMES
Our prescription sunglasses for sport are built around a matt-black finished frame that has a prescription Rx clip housed in the back, whilst the tinted, interchangeable lenses sit on the front. This two-part arrangement allows for great versatility and performance, whilst the wrap-around styling blocks unwanted wind and light encroaching from the sides and bottom of your vision. The Pro-Performance sunglasses look good too, easily matching the style of many non-prescription sport sunglasses designs.
The frames are lightweight and tough, whilst the Rx clip, made from an almost indestructible TR90 material*, ensures maximum protection for your eyes from impact.
The tinted lenses clip onto the top of the frames, allowing them to be flipped up for momentary ‘normal’ vision when required.
*Please see information about Solution 30 and insect repellents below
DE-CENTRED AND ANTI-SCRATCH COATED LENSES
Wrap-around sunglasses offer great benefits when it comes to blocking unwanted light and wind from the sides of your vision, but placing a curved lens in front of your eyes would normally cause distortion. However, all Rapid Eyewear lens sets are de-centred, which means they are calibrated to remove the distorting effect.
THE PACKAGE
The Pro-Performance prescription sunglasses come with the following as standard:
• Category 1 (yellow) lenses. These remarkable lenses actually enhance light, making them perfect for use on cloudy, dull days. They are also perfect for driving at night
• Category 2 (beige, polarised) lenses. A good all-rounder, useful in partial sunshine and fairly bright conditions. The polarised filter greatly reduces glare, which is caused by the sun’s rays bouncing off horizontal surfaces. This lens option offers superb definition, making them ideal for sports such as cricket, tennis and golf
• Category 3 (smoked, polarised). Perfect for sunny conditions – the polarised filter greatly reduces glare, making for better definition
• Sturdy carry case with belt clips and loops, a padded lining and internal compartments for spare lenses
• Head / neck strap. Perfect for skiing, or other sports where you need 100% confidence in the sunglasses ability to stay put.
• Lint-free cleaning cloth
• Information leaflet with information regarding prescription lenses
IS MY PRESCRIPTION SUITABLE?
Pro Performance sunglasses can be used for any regular prescription where the SPH (Sphere) requirement is less than, or greater than, 4.5. Due to the curvature of the tinted lenses, they will not be suitable for those with very strong prescription requirements that exceed 4.5.
They are also suitable for bi-focal, varifocal and prismatic lenses but please note, we cannot add varifocal or prismatic prescriptions ourselves – please buy the sunglasses only and refer the work to your optician.
PUPILLARY DISTANCE (PD)
This is the distance, in millimetres, between the pupils of your eyes, when measured across the front of your glasses. The average PD for people in the western world is 62 - 63mm, however a PD can range from 55 up to 69mm - if your PD is not in the national average, we need to know about it. Unfortunately, most opticians do not put the PD on a standard prescription card - if you do not know your PD, ask your optician to let you know what it is. If they do not know, or are unwilling to release the information, you can measure it simply yourself, by asking a friend to hold a ruler up against your glasses whilst you are wearing them. Try to be accurate, but note that, if you are 1 - 2mm out on your calculation, your glasses should still be fine. NOTE: We have become aware that many opticians are reluctant to provide information on their customer's PD, usually because they do not like you going elsewhere to have eyewear made. Measuring your own PD is a simple process, and we would like to stress there is no need to pay an expensive fee to your optician for this information, should they request one. If you would like more information about your PD, please contact us - we will be glad to help.
SPARES SERVICE
We have a good stock of spares - if there is anything you need, please ask and we shall be happy to help.
WARRANTY
In addition to our normal 12-month warranty, we will be happy to work with you should you discover the prescription sunglasses as made are not working correctly. If we subsequently discover that we have not made the sunglasses correctly, we will be happy to rectify the problem free of charge. However, extra fees may be incurred if the optical work has been executed incorrectly due to our having received incorrect or insufficient information from the customer.
PURCHASING
UK customers making their purchase either online or by telephone can buy a complete prescription package, subject to any restrictions detailed above. Thanks to our partnership with our optical partners Accuity, we are able to offer a price scale that is significantly lower than even the cheapest ‘high street’ opticians. Alternatively, you can purchase the frames only and take them to your own optician.
PRICES
Please note that all prices are subject to a £4.99 shipping fee.
Pro Performance pack only, without added prescription lenses: £39.99
Pro Performance pack plus single-vision prescription lenses: £79.99
Pro Performance pack plus bi-focal prescription lenses: £104.99
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE MY PRESCRIPTION?
Turnaround times from date of order is typically 7 – 10 days.
CAN YOU FIT VARIFOCAL OR PRISMATIC LENSES?
Please note that we cannot fit varifocal or prismatic lenses – your optician will be able to help with these requirements.
I AM NOT IN THE UK – WILL YOU STILL ADD MY PRESCRIPTION?
Yes! Our full prescription service is now available to customers worldwide.
CLEANING SOLUTIONS: IMPORTANT WARNING
It has come to our attention that some opticians and their optical suppliers clean lenses and frames with alcohol-based solutions such as Solution 30. Alcohol based solutions will destroy the Rx insert on Rapid Eyewear prescription sunglasses. We will not cover warranty on any Rx clips that have been cleaned with alcohol or other spirt-based solutions. A little soap-free handwash or similar will provide a perfect, clean finish to your lenses.
INSECT REPELLENTS: WARNING
Most insect repellents are made up using a chemical solution called Deet. Deet is extremely harmful to plastics, and there is a good chance that it will completely destroy your sunglasses if it comes into contact with them. We strongly advise users of our eyewear not to use Deet-based repellents and Rapid Eyewear sunglasses at the same time. We will not provide replacement parts under warranty where they have been damaged by Deet-based products.
To purchase a pair of Pro PerformancePrescription sunglasses, select the relevant ‘Buy Now’ button below – and remember to have your prescription details handy. To purchase a complete prescription option, please call 01622 755944.
Pro Performance Glasses Only:
Buy Now: £39.99
If you wish to order the glasses plus a full standard prescription service for £79.99 (UK customers only), please click here
If you wish to order the glasses plus a full bi-focal prescription service for £104.99 (UK customers only), please click here
If you wish to order the glasses plus a full bi-focal prescription service for £104.99 (UK customers only), please click here
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