Say goodbye to red-eye and usher in a new era of style and comfort on the water with our premium quality prescription eyewear designed for watersports.
Utilising state-of-the-art materials and laboratory techniques, we can accommodate highly powered prescriptions in our 8-base wrap frames which are uniquely designed to optimise your comfort and performance on the water.
Our Watershades RX frames are flexible, lightweight and indestructible. With an array of prescription lens options which offer a practical and functional solution to almost any environment you can throw at them, together with our proprietary tried and tested leash system, the days of accepting a less than perfect solution for prescription watersports eyewear are at an end.
Stay one step ahead of hazards with crisp distortion-free corrected vision with any one of our 3 watershades models shown below.
There is nothing more frustrating than an inability to see clearly when you’re out on the water. Even for those with perfect vision, the ocean throws many hazards at you in the form of high levels of UV, sea-spray and fast-moving objects. If your vision requires correction, there is an additional layer of complication on top.
Compounding these challenges, there are a swathe of environmental conditions we face on the water which require a versatile and solution-driven response if we want to stay focused on what we’re doing and navigate safely.
We’re able to offer our prescription customers a high level of customisation that focuses on the needs of the individual in their unique environment and which goes beyond what is available for off-the-shelf products.
An example of this is our state of-the-art anti-fog coating – ‘ORION-X’. When lenses fog up on plano sunglasses, the wearer has the option of removing them while waiting for the fogging to clear. However, this is not an option for someone wearing prescription sunglasses. With our prescription service, we can apply premium quality coatings individually on a custom basis. This applies to mirror coatings also, so the range of frame colours and lens options greatly exceeds what is available with our off-the-shelf products.
Whatever your needs are, we’re confident that our prescription watershades will exceed your expectations and that they’ll become an essential component of your watersports equipment.
Designed by a Team of Watersports Enthusiasts.
Committed to the highest quality and functionality.
Indestructible TR90 frame material with built-in shape memory absorbs impact loads.
Decentered & injected polyurethane and polycarbonate lenses from leading lens suppliers.
Wrap frame curvature maximises peripheral vision and optimises reaction times.
The polarisation film is injected between substrate layers, providing optimal durability and performance. Polarisation eliminates 99% of blinding glare.
Hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings on both the inner and outer lens surfaces aggressively repel water.
Reduce eye fatigue, enhance visibility and increase awareness with HD colour separation
If you are struggling with imperfect eyesight, you are not alone. Glasses have long been the go-to solution for corrected vision, whether you’re at work, home, or out on the town. But what about when you’re out having fun on the water? You don’t often see athletes on the field wearing glasses, and that’s because most opt for contact lenses. Easy, right? Not so fast.
Pros: great for reading water & wind lines, gauging incoming wave sets, spotting landings, limiting light intensity.
Cons: does not cut out reflected glare, may be too dark on cloudy days.
Pros: Darkens by 1.5% - good for really bright days, reflects blue light away from the eyes (ideal for ocean environments), slightly reduces (but does not cut out) reflected glare, stylistic choice
Cons: May be too dark on cloudier days, mirror coatings easy to scratch, extra cost
Pros: Darkens the tint by 1.5% - good for really bright days, slightly reduces (but does not cut out) reflected glare, stylistic choice
Cons: May be too dark on cloudier days, mirror coatings easy to scratch, extra cost
Pros: Darkens tint by 1.5%, subtle silver sheen for a less conspicuous mirror option, slightly reduces (but does not cut out) reflected glare, pairs well with both rose and smoke base color
Cons: May be too dark on cloudier days, mirror coatings easy to scratch, extra cost
Pros: great for reading water & wind lines, gauging incoming wave sets, spotting landings, limiting light intensity
Cons: does not cut out reflected glare, may be too dark on cloudy days
Pros: Darkens by 1.5% - good for really bright days, reflects blue light away from the eyes (ideal for ocean environments), slightly reduces (but does not cut out) reflected glare, stylistic choice
Cons: May be too dark on cloudier days, mirror coatings easy to scratch, extra cost
Pros: Darkens the tint by 1.5% - good for really bright days, slightly reduces (but does not cut out) reflected glare, stylistic choice
Cons: May be too dark on cloudier days, mirror coatings easy to scratch, extra cost
Pros: Darkens tint by 1.5%, subtle silver sheen for a less conspicuous mirror option, slightly reduces (but does not cut out) reflected glare, pairs well with both rose and smoke base color
Cons: May be too dark on cloudier days, mirror coatings easy to scratch, extra cost
Pros: cuts out 99% of reflected flare, increases clarity & contrast, reduces eye fatigue, limits light intensity, mirror darkens the tint by 1.5% - perfect for really bright days, adds yet more glare reduction, stylistic choice
Cons: May be a little dark on cloudier days, mirror coatings easy to scratch, extra cost
Pros: cuts out 99% of reflected flare, increases clarity & contrast, reduces eye fatigue, limits light intensity, mirror darkens the tint by 1.5% - perfect for really bright days, adds yet more glare reduction, stylistic choice
Cons: May be a little dark on cloudier days, mirror coatings easy to scratch, extra cost
Pros: cuts out 99% of reflected flare, increases clarity & contrast, reduces eye fatigue, limits light intensity, mirror darkens the tint by 1.5% - perfect for really bright days, adds yet more glare reduction, reflects blue light away from the eyes (ideal for ocean environments), stylistic choice
Cons: May be a little dark on cloudier days, mirror coatings easy to scratch, extra cost
Pros: Darkens the tint by 1.5% - perfect for really bright days, subtle silver sheen for a less conspicuous mirror option, pairs well with both rose and smoke base color
Cons: May be too dark on cloudier days, mirror coatings easy to scratch, extra cost
Pros: Darkens the tint by 1.5% - perfect for really bright days, adds yet more glare reduction, stylistic choice
Cons: May be too dark on cloudier days, mirror coatings easy to scratch, extra cost
Pros: Darkens the tint by 1.5% - perfect for really bright days, adds yet more glare reduction, reflects blue light away from the eyes (ideal for ocean environments), stylistic choice
Cons: May be too dark on cloudier days, mirror coatings easy to scratch, extra cost
Pros: cuts out 99% of reflected flare, increases clarity & contrast, reduces eye fatigue, limits light intensity
Cons: Difficult to read the water surface in the middle of the day, may be too dark on cloudier days
Pros: cuts out 99% of reflected flare, increases clarity & contrast, reduces eye fatigue, limits light intensity
Cons: Difficult to read the water surface in the middle of the day, may be too dark on cloudier days
Pros: Best for Spring, Summer & Autumn light levels, reading water and wind lines, gauging incoming wave sets, spotting landings
Cons: does not cut out reflected glare, mirror coatings not available, may be too bright in blazing summer sun
Pros: Year-round lens, ideal for varying light levels, reading water and wind lines, gauging incoming wave sets, spotting landings
Cons: does not cut out reflected glare, mirror coatings not available, may be too bright in blazing summer sun
Pros: Cuts out max 85% of glare, reduces eye fatigue, increases clarity & contrast, reading water and wind lines, gauging incoming wave sets, spotting landings, limits light intensity
Cons: does not cut out all reflected glare, mirror coatings not available, may be too bright in blazing summer sun
Pros: All the benefits of NXT polarized smoke lens, mirror darkens the tint by 1.5% - perfect for really bright days, adds yet more glare reduction, subtle silver sheen for a less conspicuous mirror option, pairs well with smoke base color
Cons: May be a little dark on cloudier days, mirror coatings easy to scratch, extra cost
"Pros: All the benefits of NXT polarized smoke lens, mirror darkens the tint by 1.5% - perfect for really bright days, adds yet more glare reduction, stylistic choice
Cons: May be a little dark on cloudier days, mirror coatings easy to scratch, extra cost
"Pros: All the benefits of NXT polarized smoke lens, mirror darkens the tint by 1.5% - perfect for really bright days, adds yet more glare reduction, reflects blue light away from the eyes (ideal for ocean environments), stylistic choice
Cons: May be a little dark on cloudier days, mirror coatings easy to scratch, extra cost
Pros: High clarity, low color distortion, cuts out 99% of reflected glare, increased contrast, limits light intensity, reduces eye fatigue
Cons: Difficult to read the water surface in the middle of the day, may be a little dark on cloudier days
Pros: All the benefits of NXT polarized brown lens, mirror darkens the tint by 1.5% - perfect for really bright days, subtle silver sheen for a less conspicuous mirror option, pairs well with brown base color
Cons: May be too dark on cloudier days, mirror coatings easy to scratch, extra cost
Pros: All the benefits of NXT polarized brown lens, mirror darkens the tint by 1.5% - perfect for really bright days, adds yet more glare reduction, stylistic choice
Cons: May be too dark on cloudier days, mirror coatings easy to scratch, extra cost
Pros: All the benefits of NXT polarized brown lens, mirror darkens the tint by 1.5% - perfect for really bright days, adds yet more glare reduction, reflects blue light away from the eyes (ideal for ocean environments), stylistic choice
Cons: May be too dark on cloudier days, mirror coatings easy to scratch, extra cost
Pros: High clarity, low color distortion, cuts out 99% of reflected glare, increased contrast, limits light intensity, reduces eye fatigue
Cons: Difficult to read the water surface in the middle of the day
Pros: Year-round lens and ideal for dawn to dusk action, reading water and wind lines, gauging incoming wave sets, spotting landings
Cons: does not cut out reflected glare, mirror coatings not available, may be too bright in blazing summer sun
Pros: Ideal for varying light levels in summer and fall, reading water and wind lines, gauging incoming wave sets, spotting landings
Cons: does not attenuate reflected glare, mirror coatings not available
Pros: Ideal for varying light levels in spring, summer and fall, reading water and wind lines, gauging incoming wave sets, spotting landings
Cons: does not attenuate reflected glare, mirror coatings not available
Pros: Ideal for varying light levels in summer and fall, reading water and wind lines, gauging incoming wave sets, spotting landings
Cons: does not attenuate reflected glare, mirror coatings not available
Pros: Dawn to dusk action, high clarity, low color distortion, cuts out max 85% of glare, reduces eye fatigue, limits light intensity, good for reading water and wind lines, gauging incoming wave sets, & spotting landings
Cons: does not cut out all reflected glare, mirror coatings not available
Pros: Dawn to dusk action, high clarity, low color distortion, cuts out max 85% of glare, reduces eye fatigue, limits light intensity, good for reading water and wind lines, gauging incoming wave sets, & spotting landings
Cons: does not cut out all reflected glare, mirror coatings not available
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