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
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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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----- Original Message -----
From: "Graeme Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia."
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 9:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] re: Best sunglasses for gliding?
The Zeiss Skylet range of prescription lenses are available from
ant
optometrist having an account with Zeiss Australia, although the
lenses are
ground in Germany and there is about a two week wait. They come
in single
vision (easy to order), Bi and tri focal (harder) and, I think,
one of the
Zeiss progressive designs (not recommended - see my earlier
posting). Not
all practices have a Zeiss account, but should be able to source
the lenses
for you. More information on the zeiss website www.zeiss.de .
Graeme
----- Original Message -----
From: "Graeme Cant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 2:35 AM
Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] re: Best sunglasses for gliding?
> Graeme,
>
> Can you tell me where I might find those Zeiss lenses?
>
> I agree with most of your views from my own experience. I've
> used
> trifocals for flying for about ten years now and bifocals
> before that.
> After a short test with progressive lenses I reverted to my
> trifocals with
> great relief. I have had the same experience as you with
> polarised lenses
> and wouldn't use them in any vehicle.
>
> I currently use light orange tinted clipons on my normal
> trifocals but the
> combination is rather fiddly. I'd like to just get orange
> tinted
> trifocals. Would the Zeiss glasses be available in trifocals?
>
> Graeme Cant
>
>>From: "Graeme Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>>I have not seen any reference on this list to the new
>>prescription tinted
>>lenses from Zeiss called Skylet Sport. These were released in
>>Australia
>>about 18 months ago as the darkest of the Skylet range. They
>>are an amber
>>(brown) tint, non polarised and are very good at enhancing the
>>contrast
>>between
>
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