Wiley X Sunglasses & Goggles Lens Technology — Page 1

All prescription and non-prescription Wiley X Sunglasses and WileyX Goggles meet and exceed ANSI Z87.1 safety standards, ANSI Z80.3 optical standards, Mil. Spec. MIL-STD-662 for fragmentation, and most other standards and requirements for tactical goggles and ballistic eyewear. Even in prescription form, Wiley X goggles and sunglasses can be used for industrial manufacturing, and they are certified by Underwriters Laboratories to comply with the regulations and requirements mandated by United States Department of Labor (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 Employee Eye and Face Protection), ANSI Z87.1-1989, and the ANSI Z87.1-2003 (PDF copy of Wiley X Spectacles and Goggles UL test report is available)

Wiley X Sunglasses offer 100% U.V. protection, and their tinted lenses made of ballistic polycarbonate with scratch resistant and anti-fog coatings. Most tints of authentic Wiley X lenses offered by OpticsPlanet.com are offered in polarized and non-polarized forms. The difference between polarized and non-polarized lenses is in special filter that significantly reduces glare.  Reduction of glare is especially important if you are on the water or driving. Polarized sunglass lens has a scientifically engineered filter that fights extreme glare and reflections, enhancing visual acuity. When normal, parallel rays of light bounce off surfaces like windshields, windows, water or ice, they create random light waves. These reflected light waves produce glare that irritates your eyes. Working like microscopic Venetian blinds, the polarized filters in polarized lenses organize the light, eliminating glare and reducing eye fatigue. For description of color and lens specifications please see our Wiley X Sunglasses & Goggles Lens Technology page.  Please note that Wiley X prescription sunglasses can also be ordered from OpticsPlanet.com with very special F2 Dual Gradient lenses and Filter 3 crystal gradient rx lenses. F2 Dual Gradient lenses is a brown lens that is darker brown on the top of the lens and gradually goes to a lighter brown towards the bottom of the lens.  Wiley X Filter 3 crystal gradient lens is a grey color on top of the lens and gradually goes to a clear at the bottom of the lens and it has a light silver mirrored finish over whole lens. Gradient lenses are often a preferred choice of military, commercial pilots, and drivers. The gradient acts to block the sun's glare from the top while providing a clear view of instruments at the bottom.