Why Sports Glasses Are a Game-Changer

Whether you’re sprinting on the football pitch, cycling through winding country roads, or swimming lengths in the pool, clear, comfortable vision and eye protection are essential.

At SpecsDirect2U Opticians, we offer a full range of sports glasses and goggles tailored to your sport, including options with prescription inserts, UV protection, and impact-resistant lenses—so you can focus on your performance without compromising your eyesight.

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Why Wearing Eyewear During Sport Is So Important

Many people underestimate how crucial protective eyewear is when playing sports. Standard glasses, or going without, can leave your eyes vulnerable to:

• Impact injuries (from balls, equipment, or other players)
• UV damage from prolonged sun exposure outdoors
• Wind, dust, and debris irritate your eyes during running, cycling, or water sports
• Blurry vision if you’re active without your prescription

Without the right protection, your eyes are more exposed than you think. Just like you wouldn’t play without shin guards or a helmet, your eyes deserve the same level of protection.

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👓 Our Sports Glasses Offer:

✅ Prescription Inserts
Many of our frames come with discreet, glazable inserts, meaning we can incorporate your exact prescription behind a robust protective lens. This is perfect for anyone who usually wears glasses or contact lenses but finds them impractical or unsafe during sport.

✅ Polycarbonate Lenses – Stronger, Safer, Lighter
Polycarbonate is the gold standard for sports eyewear. These lenses are:

• 10x more impact-resistant than standard plastic lenses
• Lightweight, so they won’t weigh you down during a game or workout
• Shatterproof, offering peace of mind in contact or high-speed sports

Perfect for:

• Football, rugby, hockey
• Tennis, squash, or badminton
• Kids involved in school sports

✅ Polarised Lenses – Cut Glare, Enhance Contrast
Polarised lenses filter horizontal light waves, which significantly reduces glare from reflective surfaces like roads, water, sand, or snow. They:

• Improve visibility in bright environments
• Enhance depth perception and contrast
• Reduce squinting and eye strain

Ideal for:

• Cyclists and runners navigating roads in bright light
• Golfers tracking a ball against the sky
• Water sports enthusiasts, including sailing, fishing, or paddleboarding
• Winter sports such as skiing or snowboarding

✅ UV Protection – Essential, Not Optional
Prolonged UV exposure can lead to long-term eye damage, including:

• Photokeratitis (sunburn of the cornea)
• Cataracts and macular degeneration
• Pinguecula and pterygium, common in outdoor sports players

All our sports glasses offer 100% UVA and UVB protection, helping safeguard your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. If you’re regularly training or playing outdoors, this protection is as important as sunscreen for your skin.

✅ Wraparound & Temple Grip Frames
Our wraparound designs don’t just look sporty—they offer:

• Full peripheral coverage, keeping dust, wind, and UV light out from all angles
• Secure grip, staying put during movement, sweat, and quick direction changes

✅ Prescription Swimming Goggles
We also provide custom prescription swim goggles so you can:

• See the clock or lap counter clearly
• Stay confident and safe in the water
• Compete with your full visual ability

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Sports Glasses for Children

Kids need sports glasses that can keep up with them. Our children’s options offer:

• Durable, lightweight materials
• Adjustable straps to stay in place during PE or matches
• Prescription inserts for growing eyes

And for all-round durability and customisation, we stock SeeCreatures® eyewear, perfect for younger children. These frames are super-flexible, comfortable, and come in customisable colours—like LEGO for glasses.

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🥇 Choose the Right Sports Eyewear at SpecsDirect2U Opticians

We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether you need:

• Glasses for weekend cycling
• Goggles for competitive swimming
• Protective lenses for school PE or contact sports

…we’ll help you find the perfect pair, with your prescription and your sport in mind.

Our expert team will talk you through lens choices, fit and comfort, and the latest technology in sports vision—so you can focus on your performance, not your glasses.

👉 Pop in to SpecsDirect2U Opticians to try a few styles, or get in touch with our team for tailored recommendations.