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Rec Specs has been the leader in the growing national
movement promoting eye safety during scholastic and recreational sports.
Introduced in 1978 as the first Rx-able protective sports eyewear, today over
20,000 eyecare professionals in the USA and the world, rely on Rec Specs when it
comes to providing the best possible protective sports eyewear to both children
and adults. The impact of a ball or other equipment as well as an
opponent's hands and elbows pose a threat to an athlete's visual safety.
According to a 2001 report by Prevent Blindness of America, there are
approximately over 38,000
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sports-related eye injuries requiring costly emergency
room care. This number could potentially skyrocket when you consider the treatment of eye injuries in a private practitioners office.
As sports participation statistics continue to climb, and newly identified
"extreme" sports gain in popularity, the number of athletes who fall victim to
eye injuries has the potential to grow at alarming rates. School-aged
competitors are particularly prone to eye injuries since their athletic skills
(hand-eye coordination, balance, reaction time, and speed) are still being
developed. However, regardless of an individual's age or skill level, every
athlete's eyes are targets for injury. Under most circumstances, at least 90% of
sports-related eye injuries are preventable with the proper use of protective
sports eyewear.
We at Liberty Optical are committed to communicate and
educate eyewear consumers on the performance differences between fashion
eyeglasses and Rec Specs protective sports eyewear designed to prevent eye
injuries.
Rec Specs is the world's leading brand of high quality protective eyewear
designed specifically for sporting applications. Most Rec Specs are tested to
withstand the ASTM F803 impact resistant standards for racquetball, basketball,
handball, squash, paddleball, and tennis when fitted with 3 mm polycarbonate
lenses. Other Rec Specs designs provide use during activities in the water for
things like swimming and jet skiing: to winter sports like skiing and
snowboarding. Please refer to our descriptions below to find the correct model
for you and the standards for the particular sport it is approved for.
“WARNING”
Although Rec Specs sports eyewear is intended to offer the
best protection available, there is always the possibility that the wearer may
sustain an eye or facial injury due to severe impact or because of the nature of
the athletic activity. If the eye protector incurs a severe impact or is
neglected or misused, the degree of eye protection provided may be reduced. In
any case, the frame must be replaced. Failure to do so may result in permanent
eye injury.
THE DESIGNER, DISPENSER, MANUFACTURER, AND LIBERTY OPTICAL MFG. CO. INC. DO NOT
CLAIM THAT REC SPECS SPORTS EYEWEAR IS UNBREAKABLE OR ELIMINATES THE POSSIBILITY
OF EYE OR FACIAL INJURY.
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All Sports
Goggle styles meets or exceedds ASTM F803 impact resistance standards for
racquetball, handball, tennis, basketball, squash, soccer and paddleball,
and many more ball/stick sports.
Polycarbonate UV 400 lenses. Patent pending technology. ASTM F803
Approved. Available with your prescription.
2 piece velcro strap must be used during sports activities! Patent Pending
rimlock construction. Available in fashionable colors and tinted lens for
MAXXimum protection and fashion.MAXXimum
cushioning for comfort and protection.
Note: No lens option to be filled with
prescription lenses only. Frames cannot be worn without any lenses
in them.
Polycarbonate UV 400 lenses. Patent pending technology. ASTM F803
Approved. Available in fashion colors and clear or tinted lenses for
indoor or outdoor use. Specific sport use noted with frame
information. Available with prescription lenses.
Note: No lens option to be filled with
prescription lenses only. Frames cannot be worn without any lenses
in them.
Available with prescription. For above
water sports use only. Does not
meet ASTM standards for sports.
Available with prescription.
Does not
meet ASTM standards for sports.
Aspen
For other outdoor extreme sports,
there is the Rec-Specs Sport series. Please
note: all of these styles DO NOT
meet ASTM standards for sports. These are for leisure activities
only as described.
Marksman
Prices for prescription are for lenses -4.00D and under in a 3mm
thick polycarbonate lens. For higher prescriptions or additional
lens options, please call or e-mail for a quote. If using
our on-line order form to order prescription lenses, please note your
prescription in the comment box. PD measurements are required to
properly fill your prescription. Please note: You must add the frame to
your shopping cart as well as the prescription lens. If your doctor will
be filling the prescription, please note: Only polycarbonate lenses
should be fit in these frames for safety. Also, you can request the
frame without lenses and save $5.00.
Want to customize your prescription lens? Click
here for more information.
Sizes are stated in millimeters. The first number is the distance across
one lens in millimeters. The second number is the distance between the two
lenses stated in millimeters. Therefore, to get the total distance
measurement across the frame, double the first number and add the second.
An easier way of measuring is if you currently wear glasses, check the
size of your current glasses (usually written across the bridge or on the
temple of the frame). You will want your goggle to be a little larger than
your regular glasses to maximize your peripheral vision.
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are available with a
prescription lens. 
symbol are available with prescription. Prescription lenses are add ons
and must be added to your shopping cart separately. Prescription
lens prices are marked in the blue or yellow shaded boxes underneath all
the frame color options. For more information, please see the