OAKLEY OPTICAL SUPERIORITY1. HDO Clarity Test Measures how distinct and sharp an image appears when viewed through a lens. The clarity test proves that HDO maintains clarity at greater viewing distances than standard lenses. Driven by seven proprietary technologies plus a level of quality control unimagined anywhere else in the industry. Prism Test Measures how lenses bend light. As light is bent by the lens, objects appear to shift from their true position. If the lenses in a frame bend light in different directions, your brain works harder to put the images together. With HDO, light stays true. Objects are perceived at their actual position, and both eyes see the same image. Refractive Power Test Measures how lenses magnify images and cause visual distortion. HDO delivers the highest possible level of optical fidelity by eliminating magnification distortion. GRADIENT With a smooth transition of darker tint at the top of the lens. PHOTOCHROMIC Photochromic technology is combined with optical filtering to create performance lenses that darken and lighten automatically. light from high angles — such as a bright sky — is comfortably balanced. SPORTS PERFORMANCE We engineered lens colors for the ultimate performance in specific sports. . then drag the slider to compare the lens view with the normal view. Use the tabs to toy with technologies. LENS TINTS Get a first-hand look at performance. POLARIZED Block glare with Oakley technology that eliminates the haze and distortion found in ordinary polarized lenses.2. like our G30™ tint that takes golf to a new level. Balanced light transmission and reduced glare Improved depth perception/color recognition Polarization and other options PERFORMANCE Precision filtering balances light for the best optical performance in any sport. and choose lenses at the bottom while keeping our benefits in mind. Change the scene below to whatever environment you want. and optional Iridium® lens coatings further tune light transmission. Dirt flings. When you’re out there in the world. The test is conducted from three different distances and seven different angles.6 oz. Sand flies. High-Velocity Test For the High-Velocity Impact Test.2 inches (4 feet.) metal spike dropped from 51. 3. 1. To pass. a pneumatic cannon shoots a quarter-inch steel shot at 102 miles per hour (156 kmph) at the lens.3. IMPACT RESISTANCE Gravel shoots.) High-Mass Impact Test In the High-Mass Impact Test. the lens cannot flex enough to reach the eye.2 inches). The materials and geometry we use in our lenses and frames pass all American National Standards Institute impact testing requirements. That’s why Oakley Polarized eyewear is the toughest in the business. your eyes are the target for a lot of incoming flak. which is the industrial standard for high-mass and high-velocity impact testing (ANSI Z87. no frame parts or lens fragments may be ejected during impact.1. the lens is struck by a 500 gram (1 pound. nor can any frame parts or lens fragments be ejected. . To pass the test. fishing or just laying on the beach. HYDROPHOBIC Oakley’s polarized lenses are protected by breakthrough technology that repels dirt and dust. Oleophobic Oleophobic DemoThe oleophobic characteristics end the frustration experienced with oils. Oakley polarized lenses promise to always stay clean. your lenses stay cleaner. longer than any other sunglass brand. and is impermeable to and impenetrable by oil and sweat. Anti-Static Anti-static. it’s all about . sheds water. That’s why Oakley’s ultra-precise filter orientation makes sure glare won’t slow you down. Hydrophobic Hydrophobic DemoThe hydrophobic lenses repel water. Dirt and dust degrade optical clarity. Liquids that do not slide off the lens with gravity can be more easily wiped away than with other makers’ sunglasses. 5. dirt and other particles are not drawn to the lens via static electricity. Whether it’s mountain biking. And it’s never good. eliminating leftover haze and reducing the effort required to clean the lenses. With Oakley.4. and other liquids. fingerprints and other smudges on conventional eyewear. so dust. which bead off the lens surface without streaking. When it comes to cutting glare. sweat. These marks on your Oakley sunglasses will easily wipe away without residue. prompt more frequent cleaning and increase the likelihood of scratching. AXIS OF POLARIZATION We’ve all been blinded by glare. Experience better eyewear orientation and less glare with a pair of Oakley polarized lenses. 7. from impeding your vision. With Oakley polarized lenses. our patented lens technology stops glare-causing light waves dead in their tracks so they don’t affect your outlook on life. Oakley gives you the power to pick the right tint for your polarized lenses. you’ll definitely keep the sun or any other flaming bright orb.your angles. POLARIZED EMITION Every single pair of Oakley polarized sunglasses achieves 99. Because eyewear serves a different purpose out on the golf course than in a fishing boat. each tint is specifically designed with 18 different combinations for the best balance of light transmission. contrast. truly the best glare-reducing lenses in the world. 6. With more lens tint options than any other manufacturer. Get the right Oakley polarized lens for your world. tint and glare reduction. In other words. . And the same should apply to the eyewear you choose.9% efficiency in blocking polarized light waves. Literally. Industry Standards Industry standards for polarized filters require that polarizing filters are to be fitted in the frame so that the plane of polarization does not deviate from the horizontal direction by more than five degrees. and the difference between the left and right filters cannot be greater than six degrees. Oakley Polarized Filters Oakley polarized filters are aligned with a far superior degree of accuracy: within 2 degrees from the horizontal plane and virtually identical. join the dark side. EXTENSIVE LENSE OPTION Form meets function in everything we do. So come on. left to right. not just the lower energy form called “UVA. In addition to protection. And although clouds reduce the level of UV reaching your eyes. The protection is built into the lens material so it can’t scratch off and leave your dilated pupils exposed to a UV leak. photokeratitis and pterygium. That’s why our Plutonite® lens material is engineered to block 100% of all harmful blue light up to 400 nanometers. UVC is the most powerful form of all.” Even our clear lenses filter out 100% of all UV. UV damage builds up over time. HEV light has been linked to several forms of eye damage. There are three kinds of ultraviolet light: UVA is lower in energy but penetrates more deeply than UVB. Most eyewear lenses block some UV so they can claim “UV protection” but Oakley’s Plutonite® lens material filters out 100% of all UVA. UV rays pelt your retinas at 186. so there is no natural warning that damage is being done.000 miles per second.UV PROTECTION Thermonuclear Protection Oakley Plutonite® lens material stops every wavelength of ultraviolet radiation from the sun‘s thermonuclear furnace. . Eye damage linked to UV includes cataract. UVB and UVC. Harmful blue light rays are known as High Energy Visible (HEV) wavelengths. You Can Be Blinded by What You Can’t See An invisible form of radiation. this is a performance benefit because blue light rays are a major factor in glare. UVB is a high-energy ray that causes the most damage to eyes. The image at the left shows how harmful rays are blocked while the visible spectrum passes through. clouds don’t block UV completely — which means your eyes can be exposed to UV rays even on overcast days. You generally don’t feel UV rays. FRAME CONSTRUCTION Oakley eyewear frames are engineered to serve the demands of professional athletes. so rain and perspiration won’t leave streaks and sheens that can compromise your vision. A lens can carry a static electrical charge that acts like a magnet for airborne particles. The lenses are heavenly to clean and they stay clean longer than ordinary lenses. Oakley Hydrophobic technology creates an invisible barrier that easily sheds sweat. Droplets ball up and bead off the surface. With these three performance features. Oakley Hydrophobic is engineered to eliminate the charge. maintaining the highest level of clarity. dirt and dust. making it easier to keep lenses clean. rain. as well as our renowned Three-Point Fit that also maximizes optical performance. so you won’t get that blurring film common to ordinary lenses. so particles aren't attracted to the lens surface.Making the World’s Best Optics Even Better Even the world’s best lenses can’t do their job if they’re coated with water. oils or dust. a permanent lens coating that prevents those performance killers from threatening your vision in the heat of competition. dust and other particles from clinging to the lens. Skin oils. fingerprints and lotions are easily wiped away without leaving residue. Comfort is optimized with lightweight materials. Impact absorption for improved safety Optical alignment for sharp. sunscreen. A critical degree of flexibility allows our frames to absorb impact. accurate vision Geometries that extend peripheral view . It prevents dirt. That’s why we invented Oakley Hydrophobic. skin oils. It repels oils. This world-class optical technology performs three critical functions: It prevents moisture buildup. this durable metal is shaped into eyewear frames with 630 tons of pressure. shock absorption and durability against the punishment of environmental extremes. . X Metal® Ultra-lightweight titanium alloys are combined with flex couplers to create the only 3-D sculptured all-metal frames on earth. C-5™ Alloy Five metal compounds are superheated to create this performance alloy that maintains durability. Take advantage of memory metal that offers an adaptable fit. even in lightweight frame designs. Titanium Metal injection molding allows us to sculpt titanium.O Matter® This lightweight synthetic is engineered for all-day comfort. Oakley Nanowire™ Ultra-lightweight titanium alloy that creates sculptural contours without sacrificing flexibility. O-Luminum Forty percent lighter than pure titanium. the ultra-lightweight and virtually indestructible metal used for fighter jets.