My prescription trifocals are Skylet Sport, ordered locally but ground in Germany. Try before you buy, ie. go and look through the sample lenses - outside in the sun! Zeiss CAN make bifocals and trifocals but you may have to wait a few weeks.
I think you will find the "fun" a little too light for flying. Stick-ons should only be a temporary solution, too easy to dislodge at the wrong time.
Regards
Graeme
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Kelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 7:04 AM
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] re: Best sunglasses for gliding? Zeiss Skylet
Forwarded below an email I received from Zeiss Australia FYI. The Skylet "Fun" sounds like the one for us to consider, with or without polarizing.
Can be made to prescription but apparently not bi/trifocal ('stick-ons' may be needed for some of us).
I have also asked if they have Stephie Mull's (spelt wrongly perhaps . .) contact details.
Cheers,
Jim Kelly
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Dear Mr Kelly
Thank you for your enquiry in regards to Carl Zeiss lenses.
The lenses where we have had most success with gliding etc. are our Skylet series of coatings.
The Skylet series are designed for situations in which greater protection is required from UV light and glare, and special demands are made on contrast at the same time.
Compared to traditional sunglass lenses, Skylet sunglass lenses display higher transmission in the region in which the eye is particularly sensitive. With the same level of light reduction as other lenses, Skylet therefore appears to be subjectively brighter to the wearer, but provides the same protection against glare.
The Skylet lenses are available in three different versions or light reduction levels. Skylet fun - 70% light reduction, Cosmetically attractive orange brown tint. Particularly suitable for diffuse weather and hazy visibility, e.g. for skiing, gliding, hiking or water sports. Optimum contrast.
Skylet road - 80% light reduction for all round use, attractive brown tint. Ideal in medium to strong sunshine.
Skylet sport - 90% light reduction, dark brown tint for dazzling sunshine and glare.
These coatings are available on most plastic lenses and with the hard protective coatings and multicoats ensure lasting usage.
Polarised versions of these lenses are only available in single vision.
For more information on these lenses please visit our web site and go to Consumer Optics, then Ophthalmic Optics then Lens Compendium then Filter lenses and then Sun Protection lenses. http://www.zeiss.de/4125680F0053A38D/?Open
Maree Walker of our Melbourne office telephone 03 9542 5200 will be able to help you with your nearest Optometrist who will be able to discuss your needs and show you samples of these lenses.
For any further information please do not hesitate to contact me
Thank you and best regards
Stephen Morrissey ________
Carl Zeiss ANZ Ophthalmic Business Group Sales Manager
S t e p h e n M o r r i s s e y
Mobile: +61 (0) 413 155 049 Phone: +61 (2) 9020 1320 Fax: +61 (2) 9020 1330 mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.zeiss.com.au
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