Wiley X is a leading name in occupational-grade eye protection and the latest sunglasses ballistics technology. The company was established in 1987 by a U.S. Armed Forces veteran whose goal was to create protective gear for military use, and Wiley X is now standard issue for many U.S. government and military agencies.
Wiley X sunglasses are built to provide vision protection for those working in the most trying circumstances, from FBI personnel to the Navy Seals. But you don't have to be on active duty to enjoy the performance benefits. These sunglasses are perfect for hunting, fishing, or riding a motorcycle, and they also meet official safety eyewear requirements. Since Wiley X uses some of the lightest weight and most resilient materials on earth, you’ll be incredibly safe and comfortable when you wear these sunglasses.
Wiley X has tested the endurance of their lenses to ensure you’ll enjoy the ultimate in impact resistance. Every lens meets or exceeds the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards for high-velocity impact, as well as optical clarity requirements. These are the standards that must be met by tactical goggles and safety glasses worn on construction sites.
Wiley X does not use glass lenses. Instead, they use a patented polycarbonate material called Selenite™ to make lenses that are shatterproof, ballistics-grade, and 10 times more impact-resistant than glass. Die-cut from a larger lens, Wiley X Selenite lenses offer greater clarity and less distortion.
Another unique lens technology from Wiley X is Filter 8, boasting 100 percent polarization and 100 percent UV protection to eliminate glare and provide unrivaled clarity. Each lens is made in eight layers, including an anti-reflective coating to reduce distracting reflections on the road or on the water, hydrophobic coatings to repel water and keep your lenses from smudging, and scratch-resistant layers for durability.
Wiley X offers innovative photochromic lenses—lenses that adapt to the brightness of their surroundings (similar to Transitions® lenses). If you choose lenses featuring LA technology, short for Light Adjusting, your lens tint will darken or lighten to the precise tint necessary based on light conditions. And if you want Transitions lenses added to your Wiley X frames, you can add them with your prescription order, or FramesDirect.com can add them to your existing pair of frames.
By eliminating oblique light and enhancing contrast and color, Captivate lenses heighten your vision and sharpen details. When milliseconds matter, Captivate lenses allow you to see what you need to, whether on a single-track mountain bike trail or at the range.
Wiley X sets new innovation standards with DIGIFORCE™ lenses. These super-thin prescription lenses are made using Digital Edge Thinning to provide crystal-clear views, even in the strongest prescriptions, without adding bulk to high-wrap frames. Wiley X DIGIFORCE™ lenses still meet common ANSI ratings for impact resistance and are suitable for your favorite activities.
Wiley X offers a comprehensive range of lens colors, ideal for specific uses and conditions. Whether you're at target practice, fly fishing, or driving at speed, you’ll find a lens tint and coating to suit your needs. Many Wiley X frame styles accommodate interchangeable lenses, so you can swap them out depending on the challenges or conditions you may face throughout the day. Refer to the chart below for guidance on usage for the different tints available.
You can get Wiley X ballistics-grade lenses in your prescription: Digiforce™ is a digital surfacing technology Wiley X uses to make perfect edge-to-edge peripheral vision possible, even with a high prescription in wraparound frames. Using the natural radial motion of the eye for inspiration, Wiley X lens technology eliminates the distortion in peripheral vision that commonly occurs in wrapped styles. Wiley X Rx lenses are available for prescriptions between +5.00 and -7.00.
Getting replacement Wiley X lenses is as simple as calling FramesDirect.com and selecting new lenses to fit your Wiley X frames. Follow these steps to order replacement lenses:
Find replacement Wiley X lenses for some of the most popular Wiley X styles, including the Vapor, Romer, Peak, Saint, Tide, and others.
Changing your lenses on visor-style Wiley X sunglasses, including the Vapor, Sabre, and Rogue, is easy. Make sure to always clean your hands with soap and warm water before replacing lenses, as to reduce smudges.
The steps to replace visor-style lenses include:
Replacing lenses on semi-rimless Wiley X Sunglasses, including the Valor and the Saint, is also easy. Follow these steps:
Yes! Most of Wiley X's sunglasses can be fitted with prescription lenses. As you shop, make sure to select the Rx-ready version of any Wiley X shades and add your information at checkout.
No. In order to meet or exceed ANSI, ASTFM, or MIL-Spec guidelines as many Wiley X frames do, their lenses need to be made from high-quality plastic. This is why every Wiley X lens is crafted from Selenite™ polycarbonate, a rugged material engineered to resist shattering from high-velocity, high-mass projectiles.
Yes! All Wiley X lenses are completely shatterproof and impervious to scratches. They also meet or exceed common ANSI standards for high-mass, high-velocity impact resistance.
FramesDirect.com has plenty of resources to make the ordering process easy. Buying glasses online can be less expensive and simpler than visiting your local optician.
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