Oakley Prizm technology

Prizm road

Due to the enhanced perception of contrasts and textures that it affords, Prizm technology is particularly well-suited to road cycling, where road-level hazards such as gravel and pot holes can be difficult to see when travelling at speed. Prizm Road lenses enable you to ride confidently in both sunlight and shade by improving the visibility of white road signs and markings, green vegetation and blue sky.

• Improved visibility in both direct sunlight and shade
• Road markings appear more vibrant and traffic lights more intense in colour
• Enhanced sky and vegetation colour to ensure a more pleasant riding experience.

Prizm trail

When riding off-road, roots, stones, fallen leaves and bumpy terrain are all potential hazards that a rider has to pinpoint very quickly in order to choose the best line. Therefore, safety and performance are of paramount importance and Prizm Trail lenses have been designed with this firmly in mind. The latest technology has been used to improve colour and contrast perception, especially shades of green, brown and red, the colours which are most frequently encountered on forest trails.

• Enhanced reds and browns
• More vibrant plant and foliage colours
• Increased vision in direct sunlight and shaded areas.

Prizm MX

Designed for Motocross, the Prizm lenses contained in Oakley goggles are also used by MTB riders in very demanding disciplines. Prizm MX goggles filter and adjust light to provide maximum colour contrast and optimally render different shades of brown so as to help you choose the right line, enabling you to gain those precious fractions of a second that could make all the difference. Designed to function optimally in both direct sunlight and shade, Prizm MX goggles enhance your safety and will contribute to your success on the bike.

• Improved perception of subtle light changes by differentiating between shades of brown
• Enhanced visual sharpness to enable faster decision-making
• Ideal for all light conditions, regardless of vegetation cover

Prizm Universal

Prizm technology has also been used for the lenses in the Lifestyle collection, designed for everyday use. In this collection, the Prizm lenses serve primarily to enhance perceived colour brightness and contrast. Polarised technology has also been used to eliminate reverb effects and thus ensure optimal visual comfort. Prizm lenses are available with different tints – Ruby, Jade, Sapphire, Tungsten, Black – to ensure a large range of styles.

• Deeper reds
• Brighter skies
• Resplendent green foliage
• More vibrant yellows and oranges

Polarized HD technology

OAKLEY’s Polarized HD lens technology eliminates glare, a problem commonly encountered by cyclists when looking at surface water or any surface which reflects the sun’s rays. By removing the unpleasant reverb effects, which in the long-term can lead to visual fatigue, polarising lenses increase rider comfort and slightly accentuate contrast perception. OAKLEY’s technology “breaks the mould” by dispensing with glue and intermediate layers, which cause distortion, and instead using a precise infusion moulding process to join the lenses and the frame.

Photochromic Technology

OAKLEY offers multi-purpose photochromic lenses which are very comfortable to wear, especially on the road! They adapt to the ambient light and can transition from a clear tint to Black Iridium, i.e. minimum light transmission, in a mere 8 seconds. Photochromic lenses are particularly practical in variable weather conditions with a mixture of light and shaded road sections.

Iridium Technology

Iridium OAKLEY lenses are useful for both road cycling and MTB as they reflect some of the sun’s light, to better protect your eyes, and feature a mirror effect which gives the glasses a very modern, sporty look.