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SportsVisions Index of Terms 

Acetate
Lens Material.
A/R Coat
Anti-Reflective lens coating that reduces reflections and provides clarity.
Acrylex
Lens Material.
BlueBlocker
Blocks out blue light that causes eye fatigue and may lead to degenerative conditions of the eye over time.
Enhancers
SportsVisions provides a variety of lens colors to enhance certain terrain and objects while minimizing distracting objects. Refer to our lens color analysis for colors that apply to your specific sport and need.
Flash
Coating on the outside of a lens that reflects light similar to a mirror. Available in a variety of colors.
G-15 Glass
Glass lens material with popular Bausch & Lomb blue-green sunglass color.
Glass Heavier that other lens materials, but more scratch resistant, and superb optics.
High-Index
Lighter and thinner than standard standard plastic lenses.
Mirror
Coating on the outside of a lens that reflects light similar to a mirror. Available in a variety of colors.
OD
Right Eye.
OS
Left Eye.
PD
Pupillary Distance. The distance between the pupils of the eyes. Required for prescription lenses. Determines where the optical centers of the lenses are located assuring optimum vision.
Polarized Glass
Reduces glare off water and shinny metal objects. Polaroid's also reduce the intensity of the sun like a regular sunglass lens, however, they do not fade over time like a standard tinted lens. Polaroid's are a must for fisherman who want to see below the surface of the water. They provide benefits for every sport.
Polaroid
Reduces glare light off water and shinny metal objects. Polaroid's also reduce the intensity of the sun like a regular sunglass lens, however, they do not fade over time like a standard tinted lens. Polaroid's are a must for fisherman who want to see below the surface of the water. They provide benefits for every sport.
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate is the most impact resistant lens available. It is also the lightest and thinnest lens material available today. Polycarbonate naturally filters out harmful UV light. UV coat processing that wears over time is not necessary. Polycarbonate lenses are highly recommended for all active people.
Prescription Glass
Prescription lenses made of glass material. Heavier that other lens materials, but more scratch resistant, and superb optics.
Transition
This versatile lens will darken in sunlight an lighten in low light.
Photochromatic
Adjustable tint that changes with the amount of available light.  In bright sunlight they darken, when light conditions are not as bright, they lighten in color.

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