Understanding Oakley Prizm™ Lenses for Sunglasses

Oakley's Prizm™ lens technology is designed to enhance colour contrast and clarity, allowing athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to see more detail in their environment. Each lens is engineered to optimise vision in specific lighting conditions, helping you perform better and stay safe.

Prizm™ Everyday Lenses

These lenses are ideal for daily wear, offering enhanced contrast and colour definition in a variety of light conditions:

• Prizm™ Black: Very dark, for bright sunlight; reduces glare across all sports.
• Prizm™ Grey: Neutral tint, ideal for everyday use; maintains natural colour perception.
• Prizm™ Bronze: Medium-dark lens, versatile for varying light; enhances contrast.
• Prizm™ Jade: Reduces glare and improves clarity in bright light.
• Prizm™ Rose: Light to medium tint, boosts contrast in overcast conditions.
• Prizm™ Sapphire: Bright light lens; reduces glare and improves colour detail.
• Prizm™ Tungsten: Medium-bright lens; enhances contrast and detail.

Prizm™ Sport Lenses

Designed for specific sports, these lenses enhance details and contrast in environments related to the activity:

• Prizm™ Road: Optimised for cycling on roads; enhances surface contrast.
• Prizm™ Road Black: Dark lens for bright sunlight; reduces glare on pavement.
• Prizm™ Trail: Medium-light lens; improves trail visibility for mountain biking.
• Prizm™ Trail Torch: Enhances contrast on forest trails in variable light.
• Prizm™ Golf: Enhances greens and fairway contrast for golfers.
• Prizm™ Deep Water Polarized: Reduces glare on open water surfaces.
• Prizm™ Shallow Water Polarized: Reduces glare on shallow waters; ideal for fishing.

Prizm™ Low-Light Lenses

For low-light and overcast conditions, these lenses enhance contrast and depth perception:

• Prizm™ Hi Pink: High VLT; improves visibility in low-light conditions.
• Prizm™ Trail Torch: Enhances detail on mountain biking trails under low light.
• Prizm™ Trail: Medium VLT; suitable for shaded or overcast environments.

Photochromic Lenses

These lenses adjust automatically to changing light conditions, darkening in bright light and lightening in low light, providing versatility without the need to swap lenses:

• Prizm™ Photochromic: Ideal for varying conditions; maintains enhanced contrast and colour perception throughout the day.

Understanding VLT (Visible Light Transmission)

VLT is the percentage of light that passes through a lens. Lower VLT lenses are darker, suitable for bright conditions, while higher VLT lenses are lighter, ideal for low-light situations.

• 11–17% VLT: Very dark to dark lenses; bright sunlight.
• 20–36% VLT: Medium lenses; variable light conditions.
• 75% VLT: Light lenses; low-light or overcast conditions.

Choosing the Right Oakley Prizm™ Lens

When selecting an Oakley Prizm™ lens, consider the typical lighting and the activity you will be performing:

• Bright, sunny conditions: Opt for dark lenses like Prizm™ Black or Prizm™ Road Black.
• Variable light: Everyday lenses such as Prizm™ Bronze or Prizm™ Jade provide adaptability and enhanced contrast.
• Low-light or overcast conditions: Choose lenses like Prizm™ Hi Pink or Trail Torch to improve visibility.
• Changing light conditions: Photochromic Prizm™ lenses adapt automatically for consistent clarity.

Understanding each lens type ensures you select the optimal lens for your sport and lighting environment, maximising performance and safety.