PRESCRIPTION WATERSPORTS SUNGLASSES

Unleash your full potential with our prescription sunglasses collection

Prescription Watersports Sunglasses

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.

Prescription Surge

From $385

Prescription Surge

From $385

Prescription Flo

From $374

Prescription Flo

From $381

Prescription Typhoon

From $445

Prescription Typhoon

From $445

An eyewear solution you can rely on

WE'VE GOT YOUR EYES COVERED WITH
AN RX SOLUTION THAT YOU CAN ALWAYS TRUST

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.

Protecting & Enhancing your Vision on the Water

Lightweight & Flexible Frames

Indestructible TR90 frame material with built-in shape memory absorbs impact loads.

100% UV protection

Decentered & injected polyurethane and polycarbonate lenses from leading lens suppliers.

Wide Field of View

Wrap frame curvature maximises peripheral vision and optimises reaction times.

Injected Polarisation

The polarisation film is injected between substrate layers, providing optimal durability and performance. Polarisation eliminates 99% of blinding glare.

Advanced Lens Coatings

Hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings on both the inner and outer lens surfaces aggressively repel water.

Colour Technology

Reduce eye fatigue, enhance visibility and increase awareness with HD colour separation

Water Sports and Prescription Glasses: A Perfect Match

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.

When it comes to water sports, contact lenses can be a recipe for disaster. Water is a breeding ground for bacteria, and that means your contacts could become a haven for harmful invaders. Sand, salt, and other debris pose another threat, not just to your lenses but to your eyes themselves. And let’s not forget the possibility of losing a lens during an intense wipeout, rendering your vision blurred and significantly reducing awareness of your surroundings. So, where does that leave you? The answer lies in prescription glasses for water sports that can be tailored specifically to your optical needs and your local environment. But there’s more to it than just correcting your vision. The sun and a highly reflective ocean are formidable opponents. Even with premium quality glasses, UV radiation is relentless, always searching for a way to damage your eyes.

What you’re looking for is a pair of specialized watersports prescription glasses designed to stay firmly in place, that keep your vision razor sharp, and offer unbeatable sun protection.

But where can you find such specialized prescription water sports glasses? At LiP Sunglasses, we’ve been focussed on prescription watersports eyewear since 2017. Our team of eyecare professionals is dedicated to delivering premium-quality, high-performance optical water sports eyewear that meets both your vision and sporting needs.

Why are Prescription Watersports Glasses so difficult to find?

There are many reasons why you may have had difficulty finding water sports prescription glasses. Primarily, it’s a niche market and that often means most eyewear brands don’t invest in developing specialized products for such a small sector. Additional factors are the complex manufacturing / engineering challenges of preparing lenses for highly wrapped frames, human biology and time and cost considerations.

Set your Sights Higher by Requesting an RX Consultation

Your prescription water sports glasses should be custom-made – off the peg solutions are not optimal because they lack the specialist lens coatings that we can offer. As it is a customized product, we are able to tailor your lenses specifically to your individual requirements. Whether you are looking for prescription surfing, wakeboarding or snowboarding shades, we’ve got you covered. During our consultation process, we’ll ask you what water sports you are active in, where you are located, the weather considerations for your locality and the primary concerns you have both for vision correction and for your chosen watersports.

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Customer Reviews

Wingfoil, SUP foiler

Good quality glasses, I bought new lenses for my old ones too. The photo chromes are a little light for bright days on the water here , but perfect for overcast. The gold rose polarized lenses are more appropriate for sailing around reefs and turtles anytime the sun is shining. The arms have yet to break or nosepiece go adrift like Jokeleys or the discontinued Maui Jimmys.
The rubber leash and retainer system work well in moderate surf.
The lenses did scratch after three years hard use, being thrown in a bucket and tossed in the car without the case, Keep sunsceen away from the lenses and use the micro fiber cloth only , they will serve you well. A quality product designed for ocean use.

Kayaking

Bought these for my dad who ocean kayaks as a Christmas present. He loves them and didn't take them off the rest of the day! He can't wait to test them out on the water once it gets warmer.

Surfing

Nice surfing sunglasses, helps a lot the first hour...afterward it began to get blurred by the seawater oils...but it worths it

Surfings Best

This is the 2nd time I purchased LIP sunglasses after initially having the Surge, which worked really well surfing but wanted to get a slightly larger frame to give better peripheral vision, which the Typhoon does extremely well. This would be the ideal pair for this sport.Cheers Terry

Kite,-Wind and Wingsurfing

Top Glasses

Kitesurfing

I love my Lips !! This is the 4th pair I buy and i would by more if needed!!
I simply use ( or lost a couple ) them and some time I love to change. I bought the new photocromic ANTIFOG lenses and I can't wait to test them

Kitesurfing

Best glasses I’ve found.

Windsurfing

These are best sunglasses for windsurfing and for casual use on shore. Have all models and keep buying more 😉

Bodyboarding

These glasses are great. Well made, lightweight and they look and feel good to wear. My eyes do not squint at all in the bright light - they feel relaxed and do not get sore.

Kite surfing

Lip sunglasses are awesome!

Surfing

Look no further, these are the BEST surf sunglasses on earth. I’ve tried all the main brands and Lip Typhoon is by far the highest in quality and function. Living in Hawaii, I face the elements everyday and the glasses are my favorite in the ocean, I don’t travel without these shades, Just got back from surf trip in Central America and couldn’t have surfed without them. Aloha!
Tyler

kitefoiling

I have Lip sunglasses 3 years. Positives are sharp vision thanks to polarization and hard antiobrasion surface.
To prevent them from fogging I glued 2 foam 6mm thick distances on the sides, and one at the middle - under the nosepad.
3This way there is much wider distance between my face and lenses enablind easy wind accesss to remove the vapour.
This is especially needed on colder days, but during the summer it improves comfort of foilriding significantly, as I have to observe water surface to evaluate the hight of my ride.
As I wear a helmet, wide gap above glasses is protected from sunlight

Kiteboarding

Loving my second pair of Lip glasses, my first ones are on the ocean floor 😞. Saving my eyes from glare on the water for years to come.

Kitesurfing

Best kitesurfing sunglasses on the market I've tried!

SUP, Kayak

Great sunglasses. Love the lenses, love the color and floating 🙂 Makes it easier to find in case one ends up in the water 🙂

Jet Boating

These glasses are great. Really help with the sun glare and wind while jet boating.

Surfing

Needs a better headstrap similar to older Oakley water jackets. Otherwise comfortable and good for the current price point. Would easily pay additional 50-100 if more sturdy face fit for surfing activities.

Wingfoiling

Lens quality is fantastic. High clarity and water beads off.

Surfing

I love the fit and that they look cool. I used them in bigger surf and they stayed on my head even through powerful duck dives. The downside is that after two duck dives they became so cloudy that I couldn't see through them. Please send me suggestions on what to do. I'd love to wear them for the summer but they are unusable if you can't see through them.

Kitesurfing

I used during long sessions and they fit correctly, the performance of the lenses is great and they felt secure

Kitesurfing

They look good and feel snug on the face. Will see how good they are when on the water

Surfing

Quality glasses that will stay on in big surf

Wingfoiling

Jetskiing

They fit and are exactly what they say they are and the provided guide to help you choose the best fit for you works great.

Surfing

I like the comfort level of the glasses and the fact that the prescription is accurate. I was skeptical anyone could do this so it was a nice surprise to see everything was great.