Although there is no way to fully understand the benefits of Oakley PRIZM lenses until you experience them for yourself, we can begin by comparing sunglasses to a stereo. In the past, we could only make sunglass lenses lighter or darker, much like the days of only having a volume knob on a stereo. Then, PRIZM contrast-enhancing technologies became available to fine-tune your vision. Much like having bass and treble control added to your stereo. Oakley PRIZM combines cutting-edge technology and performance-driven function with their groundbreaking, sport-specific, prescription-ready lens tech. Today there's a fine-tuned PRIZM lens for just about anything under the sun.


Everything You Need to Know About Oakley PRIZM Lenses

Already know you want PRIZM lenses for your Oakleys? Shop Oakley Sunglasses and Oakley lenses to get the brand’s color-enhancing and clarity-increasing lens technology. To learn more about this proprietary lens tech, continue reading below!

A. What is PRIZM?
B. Key Benefits of Oakley PRIZM Lenses
C. How Does PRIZM Work?
D. What are Oakley PRIZM Lenses Made of?
E. Are Oakley PRIZM Lenses Worth it?
F. Are all Oakley PRIZM lenses polarized?
G. Can I Get PRIZM in Prescription?
H. Do PRIZM lenses have UV protection?
1. PRIZM Sport
2. PRIZM Everyday
3. PRIZM Snow
4. PRIZM MX
5. PRIZM Gaming
I. Oakley PRIZM in Prescription at SportRx


What is PRIZM?

PRIZM™ is Oakley’s proprietary lens technology that fine-tunes vision for specific environments. PRIZM lenses emphasize colors where the eye is most sensitive to detail, which in turn enhances performance, safety, and your overall experience.

Traditional sunglass lenses make it more bearable to view the colors we want to see in an environment. They also tend to do just the same for colors that interfere with our perception. Oakley PRIZM works to filter out any "noisy" light that could interfere with vision while emphasizing the colors necessary for optimal performance.

Watch as Sunglass Rob and Andrew tell you everything you need to know about Oakley lens technology in the video below.

Key Benefits of Oakley PRIZM

  • Sharpens visual perception to allow you to see more clearly and react faster
  • Enhances color recognition through boosted contrast to quickly distinguish what is crucial to see
  • Optimizes your ability to spot important moving objects in your environment

How Does PRIZM Work?

Oakley PRIZM lenses, filter the light spectrum using sport-specific dyes to increase contrast and reduce glare for your specific sport, environment, and condition. It's like having a personal sound technician adjust the highs and lows throughout each song so you can feel the individual notes, but for your eyes!

Oakley achieved this innovation, by employing a technique first developed by spy satellites, to help analyze light in real-world environments. With hyperspectral imaging, a hyperspectral camera allowed engineers to see the patterns and conditions of spectral peaks that exist in a variety of conditions. Once the transmission of peaks found in nature were identified, a lens dye was scientifically engineered to match the peaks and help boost "good" light while filtering out "noisy" light.


What are Oakley PRIZM Lenses Made of?

All PRIZM lenses are made of Plutonite: Oakley's proprietary lens material. Plutonite is a high-grade polycarbonate material that is highly impact resistant.


Are Oakley PRIZM Lenses Worth it?

PRIZM lenses are created, by melting Plutonite down to liquid form and then adding dyes to give it the desired color and tint. This manufacturing method is superior to other brands because the dye is infused into the lens as opposed to being added on top of the lens as a coating. By using this technique, the UV protection and color-enhancing properties cannot be scratched off.


Are all Oakley PRIZM lenses Polarized?

Not all PRIZM lenses are polarized. This is because not every situation requires polarized lenses. In some instances, polarized lenses may even inhibit performance. Oakley PRIZM Polarized lenses are great for glare reduction. Glare is created when vertical wavelengths from the sun reflect off a surface, such as water or a car bumper, and combine with a horizontal wavelength. Because of this, polarized PRIZM lenses are recommended for things such as water activities and driving. The main drawback to polarized lenses is that they throw off depth perception due to their polarized filter.

Aside from PRIZM Deep Water and PRIZM Shallow Water, the PRIZM sport lenses are not polarized. So you may be asking yourself, "What if I encounter glare in a sport environment?" Don't worry, Oakley has a solution for that as well. Mirror coatings on the outside of all PRIZM sport-specific lenses will help with brightness from the sun, without sacrificing depth perception or contrast.


Can I Get PRIZM in Prescription?

YES, you can! As an Oakley Authentic dealer, SportRx makes custom authentic lenses for your sunglasses in your prescription. Wearing PRIZM in a sport-specific Rx sunglass will make the details in your environment easier to pick up on and in turn, improve your performance. You can also spice up your daily activities with PRIZM Everyday in prescription. Learn more about prescription options in our PRIZM prescription guide.


Do PRIZM lenses have UV Protection?

Yes! All Oakley Authentic lenses block 100% of UVA and UVB rays, and block UVC and harmful blue light up to 400 nanometers. Blocking out harmful UV rays reduces strain and increases the long-term health of your eyes. By reducing the stress of protecting your eyes, you can stay focused on what matters.


PRIZM Sport

Oakley PRIZM Lens Chart - PRIZM Sport lens chart with black, blue, green, orange, red, brown, and purple lenses

*VLT: Visible Light Transmission is the amount of light that passes through the lens to your eye. Typically, a darker tint lens will have a lower VLT percentage and a lighter tint lens will have a higher VLT percentage.


Oakley PRIZM Sport Sunglasses

Oakley PRIZM Sport lenses are widely recognized for the performance-enhancing contrast they provide. Higher contrast gives you maximum clarity and the ability to see every detail in your sport environment, ultimately allowing you to react quicker and play smarter. Each PRIZM lens is optimized for a particular environment, so you can get the most out of your experience. No matter your sport of choice or the conditions you play in, there is a PRIZM Sport lens for you.

Oakley Flak 2.0 XL Sunglasses with PRIZM Lenses in Polished Black and PRIZM Sapphire Polarized Lenses

Oakley Flak 2.0 XL Sunglasses in Polished Black with PRIZM Sapphire Polarized Lenses

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KEY BENEFITS OF PRIZM SPORT LENSES:

  • Accentuates the colors you want to see in your respective sport environment
  • Filters out "noisy" colors
  • Offered in a variety of tint levels for matching weather conditions

PRIZM Everyday

Oakley PRIZM Lens Chart - oakley prizm everyday lenses in black, yellow, blue, brown, and grey

Oakley PRIZM Everyday Sunglasses

Oakley created PRIZM Everyday lenses so people can enjoy the benefits of PRIZM technology, even off the field. Since making their first everyday tint, Oakley has added other tint combinations for multiple aesthetic and performance options. These lenses maximize contrast and enhance visibility, so you can have a visual experience that is relaxing and pleasing to the eye wherever you go.

Oakley Holbrook sunglasses in PRIZM Black

Oakley Holbrook in Polished Black frame and PRIZM Black Lenses

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KEY BENEFITS OF PRIZM EVERYDAY LENSES:

  • Deepens red tones
  • Enhances blue sky and boosts hues of green
  • Available with HD Polarized lenses that block 99% of reflected glare

PRIZM Snow

Oakley Prizm Snow Lens Chart with VLTs

Oakley PRIZM™ Snow Lens VLT Breakdown

Oakley PRIZM Snow Goggles

These lenses are worth the hype. With PRIZM Snow technology, you'll see every bump, hole, and lip in the snow that other goggles just won't catch. Engineered to perfection, these lenses reduce the need to have different goggles for every weather condition by helping you perform in a greater range of light conditions. Available in several tints, you will have a ripping time no matter what.

Oakley limited edition prizm snow goggle flight deck m with prizm sage gold lens

Oakley Limited Edition PRIZM Snow Goggle — Flight Deck M with PRIZM™ Sage Gold Iridium Lens

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KEY BENEFITS OF OAKLEY PRIZM SNOW LENSES:

  • Enhances contrast with a PRIZM option for any condition on the mountain
  • Allows you to read lines and bumps in the snow more clearly
  • Provides an optimal amount of light based on the weather conditions

*PRIZM Snow is available with a prescription insert.


PRIZM MX

Spotting ruts and dips ahead of time is key in motocross. Many top riders consider PRIZM MX lenses a necessity out on the track. With these lenses, riders can see the subtle changes in dirt conditions and make the necessary split-second decisions for the best lines and an overall safer ride. PRIZM MX lenses are available in multiple tints for your riding needs.

Oakley PRIZM Airbrake Motocross Goggle in Tuff Blocks Black Gunmetal with PRIZM MX Torch Lens

Oakley Airbrake MX Goggle in Tuff Blocks Black Gunmetal with PRIZM Torch Lens

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KEY BENEFITS OF OAKLEY MX LENSES:

  • Boosts contrast so you see the variations and textures in track surfaces
  • Increases depth perception and enhances ability to catch shadowy ruts
  • Improves vision in both bright light and shadows

*PRIZM MX is available with a prescription insert.


PRIZM Gaming

Having the upper hand on your favorite gaming console is essential. By adding Oakley PRIZM Gaming lenses, you get elite optics when it counts the most. Blue light protection pairs with PRIZM color enhancement to decrease eye strain and eye fatigue when you're on that gaming grind. With every detail in razor focus, you'll be locked in and leveling up.

Oakley Wheel House Blue Light Glasses With PRIZM Gaming Lenses

Oakley Wheel House in Matte Black with PRIZM Gaming Lenses

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KEY BENEFITS OF OAKLEY Gaming LENSES:

  • 40% Blue light filtering between 380-500nm
  • Color enhancement so you're in tune with the smallest details
  • Comfortable frames designed to be compatible with gaming headsets

Oakley PRIZM in Prescription at SportRx

Did you know you can get Oakley PRIZM lenses in YOUR prescription at SportRx? That's right! Oakley authentic lenses cann be custom-made with your individual Rx. We also make prescription inserts, which are compatible with any Oakley goggle. We have certified opticians available for you seven days a week, so call or Live Chat us with any questions about Oakley PRIZM prescription sunglasses, Oakley eyeglasses, or Oakley PRIZM prescription goggles. Contact us and order yourself one of the many goggles or glasses with Oakley PRIZM technology.

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