We can all relate to a time where foggy lenses impacted our vision. Whether it’s during high intensity sports such as football, cycling, or running, or temperature changes from an air-conditioned building onto a hot sports field, or wearing a mask, foggy lenses can be irritating and unsafe.

Foggy lenses are one of the reasons you need sport protective eyewear, which are meant for eye protection. Fogging can be a distraction from your environment or surroundings causing discomfort and disorientation.

Some people find sports glasses or goggles so irritating that they remove them for relief and better vision. This is dangerous because it leaves eyes more vulnerable to eye injuries.

Learn the science behind the fog and some tips on how you can prevent sports glasses from fogging up.

What is fogging?

Fogging can happen at the worst times – especially when it happens on the field of play! Fogging is a buildup of moisture that is white-colored or transparent on your lenses from condensation. Condensation happens when the warm water vapor from your face, breath and/or sweat hit a cool surface, like your lenses.

3 Tips to stop your prescription sports glasses from fogging up

Tip #1– Fits well on your face.

The main problem with glasses fogging up is the lack of circulation in intense hot and cold climates.

Choose a pair of prescription glasses that sit far from your face to increase circulation. It is important they fit comfortably and securely on your face and work with your other sports gear or equipment.

Also consider the style of Rec Specs for your specific sport or activity. Goggles tend to work best under helmets and Rec Specs styles such as Helmet Spex are engineered for comfort and fit under helmets to minimize pressure points. If you are a multi-sport athlete, Sport Shift, which is a two-in-one goggle and frame might work best for you. Shop the full collection of Rec Specs Sports Protective Frames.

Tip #2- Ask for an anti-fog lens coating.

If you are going to buy some new sports glasses or protective goggles, we recommended asking your local eye care professional to add an anti-fog lens coating for your sports glasses for fast fog recovery during your sport.

If you need a prescription lenses, the new 2x2 ProCoat is only available at the Rec Specs Lab and provides an exclusive double-sided, dual-layer coating that can quickly recover from fog and eliminate 99.9% of reflected light for maximum vision performance.

Tip #3 - Invest in high-quality anti-fogging sports goggles.

Look for sports eyewear that is a high quality frame that is high impact resistance, scratch resistant, durable, flexible, has uv protection, Ansi Z87.1, and is tested to ASTM F803 impacts for sports.

Sports goggles will keep your vision protected and safe at play and includes venting features. Rec Specs sports glasses are purpose-built gasses to protect and perform and with many styles offering integrated venting channels, they offer improved air flow while active and in varying temperatures. 

The Maxx Air sports goggle is a game-changer frames in the sport protective category with a patent-pending 9-point ventilation system for reduced heat build-up and improved air flow aside from impact protection.

These simple steps will help you get rid of foggy glasses once and for all, particularly because wearing the right eyewear during sporting activity can make a world of difference in your sporting results and eyewear fogging.

Use these methods to stop your glasses from fogging up. It's annoying when it happens constantly, and it can impact your performance during sports. Wearing the right eyewear can make a big difference.

If you want to learn more about the benefits of the new 2x2 ProCoat check out our temperature change demonstration video to see this in action! You can also shop the full range of Rec Specs sport protective glasses and goggles or find a local eye care professional near you to get fitted for your sport.

If you have tried any of these tips let us know in the comment section.