Innovation Plus bring all the benefits of our standard Model glasses, including the interchangeable lenses, to spectacle wearers. And, with two sets of polarised lenses included as standard, Innovation Plus have the same specification levels as our top of the range Nimbus. As used by many of the world's top RC pilots, including Dominik Haegelle and Wolfgang Matt (see photos).
Will They Work For Me?
If you have a prescription strength (indicated on your card as 'SPH', with a reading for both eyes) requirement that's within plus or minus 4.50, our glasses will work just fine for you. Stronger prescriptions can cause distortion, due to the curvature of the lenses. The de-centring calibration of the lenses loses its effect where stronger prescriptions are required. If you have a requirement greater than plus or minus 4.50, please do not buy these glasses. Bi-focals can be ordered through ourselves (see below), whilst varifocals and prismatic lenses can also be added by your own optician - if in doubt, please consult your optometrist for advice.
Pupillary Distance
This is the distance, in millimetres, between the pupils of your eyes, when measured across the front of your glasses. A PD can range from 55mm up to 70mm. Unfortunately, most UK opticians do not put the PD on a standard prescription card - if you do not know your PD, ask your optician to let you know what it is. If they do not know, or are unwilling to release the information, you can measure it simply yourself, by asking a friend to hold a ruler up against your glasses whilst you are wearing them. Try to be accurate, but note that, if you are 1 - 2mm out on your calculation, your glasses should still be fine. If you would like more information about your PD, please contact us - we will be glad to help.
The Package
Each pair of Innovation Plus comes with the following as standard:
- High-quality, polycarbonate frame
- Light-enhancing Category 0 lens, for dark conditions
- Category 2 polarised lens, for fairly bright conditions
- Category 3 polarised lens, for normal sunny conditions
- Category 4 lens, for very bright conditions
- Bespoke carry case
- Cleaning cloth
- Neck / head strap
The Frames
Our Innovation Plus prescription sunglasses are built around a matt-black finished frame that has a prescription Rx clip housed in the back, whilst the tinted, interchangeable one-piece lens assembly sits on the front. This two-part arrangement allows for great versatility and performance, without compromising on the stylish look. The wrap-around frame blocks unwanted wind and light encroaching from the sides and bottom of your vision. The frames are lightweight and tough, whilst the Rx clip, made from an almost indestructible TR90 material, ensures maximum protection for your eyes from impact. An important feature of our Innovation Plus sunglasses is that, unlike other types of Rx eyewear, your eyelashes will not touch the lenses. The tinted lenses clip onto the top of the frames, allowing them to be flipped up for momentary normal vision when required.
Anti-Scratch and De-Centred Lenses
Wrap-around sunglasses offer great benefits when it comes to blocking unwanted light and wind from the sides of your vision, but placing a curved lens in front of your eyes would normally cause distortion. However, all Innovation Plus lens sets are de-centred, which means they are calibrated to remove the distorting effect. An anti-scratch coating reduces the chances of spoiling your lenses in every day usage.
Conformity
Innovation Plus Prescription flying sunglasses conform to EN 1836 regulations for safety eyewear, and US Z80.3 standards. They offer 100% UVA / UVB protection. A sample of every batch is impact tested at the factory to ensure their strength is up to standard.
Insect Repellants
Most insect repellents use a chemical solution called Deet. We would like to warn you that Deet has a highly destructive effect on plastics, and we have already become aware of customers who have experienced their sunglasses falling apart after they come into contact with these insect repellents. We will not be held responsible for, or cover warranty on, any of our products which have broken or disintegrated after coming into contact with deet-based insect repellents.
Additional Lenses
We are pleased to offer some additional lens options, as follows:
- Clear, untinted - ideal safety lens for use at the field or workshop
- Category 2, non-polarised. Perfect if you also fly full-size
- Category 3, non-polarised. Also perfect if you fly full-size
Polarised lenses are great for model flying, but they are not CAA approved because they can reduce your ability to read digital instrumentation. If you fly full-size aircraft, or you enjoy paragliding etc., the non-polarised lens options will make your Innovation Plus ideal for using in those situations too.
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