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Frequently Asked Questions                                                          Testimonials


WILEY X EYEWEAR LAUNCHES ALL-NEW DIGITAL
PRESCRIPTION LENS TECHNOLOGY


World's Most Advanced Optics Provide Wrap Compensations Customized Rx Fit and Accuracy 10 Times Higher than Conventional Lenses

Wiley X has the incredible clarity of vision that led to decades of high performance eyewear trusted by thrill seekers and athletes of every stripe, members of the US military and law enforcement, NASCAR drivers and pro bass champion anglers. Now this industry leader has combined its renowned design durability and lens engineering expertise for another moment of clarity and a logical leap in innovation.

Wiley X Digital was developed to provide sport-designed lenses tailored for the active enthusiast and does it with brilliant color contrast, texture and enhanced depth perception. The system brings extended prescription ranges, and unmatched optical performance that has the capacity to adjust the design away from the optical center, achieving perfect peripheral optics even in high wrap frames. With innovative digital surfacing techniques, Wiley X's new approach for prescription glasses provides pinpoint accuracy and lets the wearer take themselves to the limit, no matter how aggressive or extreme the sport gets.

Wrap compensations take the refracted Rx and adjusts it for the position of the frame on each individual's face the concept is based on refraction with a flat lens, with zero pantoscopic tilt, zero panoramic angle, and at a fixed vertex distance. Any variation from those parameters changes how the patient will see through those lenses, thus Wiley X leverages wrap compensations to offer the ultimate in clear, sharp vision.

Wiley X created a controlled back surface that adjusts to the angle of the eye, dramatically reducing peripheral aberration through modeling the radial motion of the eye behind the lens. Plus, with authentic digitally fabricated manufacturing methodology, Wiley X has created custom ANSI Z87.1-2003 certified designs that deliver its famed High Velocity Protection along with the clearest optics possible. Exclusive Wiley X Digital features bring new levels of superior light separation and edge-to-edge optical performance for a radically increased 'visual zone'. Now prescription eyewear is no longer limited by peripheral edge distortion inherent to high curve or wrap designs in minus powers.

Our customers have relied on Wiley X for years to provide a hybrid of amazing looks and amazing performance, and now our new technology for prescription designs is going to change the way the industry looks at Rx eyewear, says Myles Freeman Jr., President of Sales for Wiley X. We're excited about setting another benchmark of excellence for customized vision solutions and creating prescription products that can roll with the powerful durability and design features of our frames.



Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I return my prescription order?
A: Only if the product is defective, otherwise all prescription orders are final. Wiley X strives to provide excellent customer service. Well do our best to meet your needs.

Q: What is Pupil Distance?
A: The distance in millimeters measured between the centers of the pupil in the right eye to the center of the pupil in the left eye is called the pupillary distance, PD for short. A mono PD is necessary for all progressive lenses. It is measured from the nose to the center of the pupil for the left and the right. This should be obtained from your eye care professional.

Q: What is the ADD Power (on Bi-Focal and Progressive orders)?
A: The additional plus power amount needed for near vision. Bi-Focal and Progressive lenses provide vision correction at various distances. A Bi-Focal, or FT-28, lens provides for Distance and Reading only. A progressive PALS (progressive additive lens) provides vision correction from near to intermediate to far. The Progressive lens does this via a continuous increase in the lens power as the eye moves down from the distance viewing range to the near viewing range.

Q: What is the Seg Height (on Bi-Focal and Progressive Orders)?
A: The Seg Height is a vertical measurement taken to determine bi-focal and progressive fitting heights. Please see your eyecare professional for these measurements.

Q: Can I get a Bi-Focal prescription for my Wiley X sunglasses?
A: Yes. Wiley X offers Single Vision, Bi-Focal (Flat Top) and Progressive prescription lenses.

Q: Which Wiley X models accept prescription lenses?
A: Wiley X prescription models can accommodate single, bi-focal and progressive prescription lenses. To identify prescription models on our website first select a product that interests you. Once you select it you will be taken to our product details page. If the product can accommodate a prescription lens you will see a Prescription link under the product image. Note: Non-military prescriptions sunglasses cannot be ordered online but must be ordered through a Wiley X dealer.

Q: What type of prescription lenses does Wiley X offer?
A: Wiley X prescription lenses can be made using conventional or digital surfacing technology. Conventional lenses can accommodate single vision, bi-focal or progressive prescriptions. Digital lenses can accommodate single vision, sport or progressive prescriptions.

Q: Am I limited in the colors and styles of lenses that I can order with a prescription?
A: All Wiley X lenses are made from the same ANSI Safety rated polycarbonate. Prescription lenses can be ordered in a variety of colors and styles such as, clear, tinted, mirrored, Light Adjusting and Polarized. We can also add anti-reflective coatings.

Q: Can Wiley X accommodate a complicated prescription?
A: Yes. Wiley X can produce prescription lenses using Conventional and Digital Surfacing Technology. Digital technology can accommodate a wider range of prescriptions and can do so with a higher degree of accuracy. So if Conventional technology cannot accommodate your prescription, Digital likely can. Please contact one of our dealers to help you determine if one or both surfacing types can accommodate your prescription.

Q: Will my Wiley X sunglasses still be interchangeable with prescription lenses?
A: Only the SG-1, SG-1 V-Cut and Guard are interchangeable with prescription lenses. Please note: Most Wiley X interchangeable models come with two sets of lenses. You will NOT receive a second set of lenses with your prescription order.

Q: Can Wiley X drop-ship orders?
A: Wiley X does not drop-ship WEB orders.

Q: What if I still have questions and would like to talk to a customer service representative?
A: You can contact Wiley X from the hours of 7:00am-4:30pm PST at (888) 210-8926.




Prescription Testimonials

November 2009

The Protective Optics Program at Airgas was looking for a line of products that would address specific protection needs of some of our customers. Though we carry an extensive selection of prescription safety frames, we needed styles that would prevent dust and the smallest particulates from entering the eye.

Wiley X has a large line of frames that accommodate prescriptions and have a foam gasket that surrounds the eye socket. We ordered two styles to test them with one of our customers. They were so well received we have since brought on the entire Rxable line.

We have enjoyed working with Wiley X in the past and plan to remain a customer in the future.

Sandi, Rx Program Manager, Airgas Safety