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Ski goggles options for glasses wearers

So you are going skiing and you wear prescription glasses, what are you going to do. The first misconception is that you can buy ski goggles with a prescription lens in the frame, you can’t. The two main reasons are, most ski goggles are a single lens. You have two eyes and require two optical centers. If a prescription lens could be made, it would be very thick and very heavy. Of course, there are always exceptions and if you are willing to compromise. You can get a low profile goggle that can be directly glazed to your prescription. As you would expect, UK Eyewear offer one and you can find it, HERE

So what are the realistic affordable options? Vision problems will stop you from enjoying your winter sport. For anyone who can’t wear corrective contact lenses, prescription ski sunglasses are a very good alternative for when the weather is good. But if the weather takes a serious turn for the worse then you can’t beat a pair of ski goggles to cope with wind, cold and snow. They’ll offer you unparalleled comfort and vision if you get the right lens. We offering an even wide choice of glasses and goggles this year. Eyewear for the whole family with a range of sizes colour and to suit every budget. We offer prescription solutions whether you are short-sighted, long-sighted or astigmatic and we offer reading corrections with prescription lenses that incorporates a reading spot.

OPTICAL INSERT… By far the most common is to buy a ski goggle with an optical insert. The insert is mounted inside the goggles and the goggles can be take off whilst the insert stays in place. You can buy the optical insert in both adult and junior sizes. The prescription lenses can be correcting just your distance vision or if you require to read a piste map. Then you can have a dual vision lens made with a reading spot correcting both your distance and near vision. You can also buy just the optical insert with prescription lenses and fit it to an existing pair of goggles.

ski gogle optical insert

OTG GOGGLES… If you have decided that you prefer a ski goggle, then you have two options. The first option is an OTG goggle (goggles that fit over glasses) and they can be bought from as little as £20.00 OTG Ski Goggles Top Tip… If you are considering going for the OTG goggles route. Make sure the glasses you will be using have an anti-fog coating or take an anti-fog spray or gel, we sell both.

OTG ski goggles

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The best adults prescription ski goggles, we give this to the Adidas backland Vario. 2 reasons a single lens that ranges from Cat 0 to Cat 3. Adidas to our knowledge is the only ski goggle company that has designed a prescription insert for their goggles. For all other manufacturers, you have to use an aftermarket insert, optically not as good. If the Adidas Vairo is over your budget, then the Adidas Blackland LST a great intermediate goggles Cat 2.

The best kids prescription ski goggles, that would go to Bloc and their model Moon a high-quality goggle with a Cat 2 intermediate lens. Unlike adults, kids tend to wear their goggles all the time. With the weather being so unpredictable you need a goggle that will work in dull and bright conditions. If the budget will stretch to it, you can get a Cat1 to Cat 3 photochromic goggle for your child HERE

Photochromic snow goggles

Before you think of buying a ski goggle this season, you must check these out. The Aerospace Active. From Julbo the French Sports Eyewear manufacturer have just launched what is with doubt the best value for money photochromic ski goggle on the market at the moment.

With Aerospace, Julbo creates the first mask as comfortable as uphill and downhill! This mask is born from the observation of the riders during their approach steps before starting the virgin slopes. To prevent fogging during climbs, the SuperFlow System allows the screen to be moved forward for more ventilation while remaining perfectly protected from the sun’s rays. Added to this is the best of Julbo technologies: spherical screen and Minimalist Frame for an XXL field of view. Aerospace is available with all Julbo Photochromic Reactivated Screens: Zebra, Zebra Light, Cameleon, and Snow Tiger. A mask that will seduce those who want maximum ventilation during a beautiful day of skiing and no steam when they are stopped or in the bucket. A real comfort!

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Air Flow: All our helmets are ventilated by strategically placed holes and a specific mesh wicking away perspiration.
Protective cap: Removable cap protects against snow when the screen is in the open position on the Aerospace mask
Double spherical screen
REACTIV photochromic screen
Ventilated screen: Additional ventilation through the screen to prevent fogging.
Full silicone strap: Headband lined with a silicone band for a perfect fit.
Minimalist Frame: Very thin frame that provides an extra-wide field of vision from all angles. The view of the skier is cleared as much in lateral vision as in vertical vision.
Anatomical frame: Incisions on the frame for more flexibility.
Dual-density foam: Two layers of foam for optimal comfort for shock absorption.
SuperFlow System: Thanks to the SuperFlow System, the screen can be easily removed even with gloves and shifts forward to better manage heat and prevent fogging in climbs or when the skier releases heat.
Axis strap system: Headband on a pivot for better compatibility with the helmet.
Anti-fog treatment: The inside of the screen has a complementary anti-fog treatment.

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