DRIVING

RxSport will talk you through every element of your ideal eyewear for use whilst out on the road.

Design Tech Features Lens Simulator Recommended Products

Design

Wire-frame

Thin wire arms minimise weight and reduce blind spots. Aviator shapes tend to be popular driving sunglasses, and be honest, we all need a bit of Top Gun in our life! More seriously, the classic spectacle-style nose-bridges found on wire-frames also ensure comfort over longer journeys.

Wrap-around

Ensures the sun is kept out, no matter where it is in the sky. The wrapped design will also maximise your field of view, helping hazard perception.

Rimless

Lightweight, so ideal for prolonged use, whilst the minimalist design improves the field of view and reduces peripheral distractions.

Tech Features

Frame & Lenses

PHOTOCHROMIC: YES OR NO?

Lenses that are clear at night and then progressively darken as the conditions brighten sound ideal for driving. However, standard photochromic lenses just don't cut it, as they react to UV, which is blocked by the windscreen (otherwise you would get a tan whilst driving!). Thankfully, lens manufacturers have finally developed solutions that will work inside a car:

PRESCRIPTION

Directly glazed lenses tend to be most popular for driving. For those who wear varifocals day-to-day, there is no reason to change in the car, as they will help you keep an eye on the speedo!

Lens Simulator

Below you can take a look at the effect of different lens colours for driving.

Drag the slider to view more of the image with your chosen lens colour.

Driving

Naked Eye

Selected Lens

Polarised
Grey
Brown
Yellow

POLARISED - The polarised filter eradicates glare, which is caused by reflected light rays off a flat surface. As such, it is ideal for driving on wet road surfaces, or coastal routes.

GREY - Neutral tint, simple shading effect, so ideal for bright days. Recommended, but not too dark as most wind-screens are slightly tinted.

BROWN - Again, ideal for bright days, but with a degree of contrast enhancement. Effectively filters blue light as well. An RxSport pick, as it offers slightly more versatility than grey, but maintains true colour perception.

YELLOW - In the past yellow lenses were popular for night driving. It has now been proven that they reduce visual performance and lengthen reaction times at night, even if they feel comfortable to wear. Yellow lenses can be worn in overcast conditions, as their brightening effect can enhance contrast.