Rainy Day Play: Can Your RX Lenses Handle It?
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Rainy Day Play: Can Your RX Lenses Handle It?
Rain doesn’t always cancel court time—especially when a tournament is on the line. But wet conditions bring a new challenge for athletes who wear prescription eyewear: can your RX lenses handle the weather?
At Blinded Wear, we design performance eyewear built for real-life play—rain, sweat, and all. Our RX glasses are made to withstand moisture, fog, pressure, and impact without compromising visibility or durability.
Here’s how our lenses hold up in wet weather and what to know before stepping onto the court with a drizzle in the forecast.
1. Are RX Lenses Safe to Use in the Rain?
Yes—but only if they’re built right. Ordinary prescription lenses can fog up, blur with water streaks, or crack under sudden temperature changes. That’s why Blinded Wear’s prescription lenses are made with 1.61 high-index shatter-resistant material and hydrophobic surface coatings that resist moisture and warping.
Our RX glasses are engineered for movement and changing conditions—so you don’t have to worry about vision loss when the weather shifts.
Explore the durability: The True Durability of 1.61 High-Index Prescription Lenses
2. Water-Resistant Frame and Lens Design
Every RX pair we offer is built for sweat and weather. From sealed frame construction to optional hydrophobic coatings, our glasses resist streaks, fog buildup, and slipping during damp conditions. That means clearer vision with less wiping mid-match.
Our frames are also lightweight and non-absorbent, so they won’t hold moisture or stretch when exposed to water.
Top Wet-Weather RX Picks:
- Steel Ice RX – Designed for high-stakes conditions and fast court movement
- Blue Shield RX – Full frontal and peripheral coverage for maximum rain protection
- Havana Melt RX – Comfortable fit and transitional lens option
3. Fog Resistance: Built-In, Not Aftermarket
Fogged-up lenses are a major hazard when humidity rises or your body heat collides with cold rain. Unlike standard RX frames, Blinded Wear RX glasses use vented architecture and fog-resistant coatings to minimize lens steam.
Plus, our non-polarized lenses are distortion-free—so even in dense air or shifting light, you maintain depth perception and clarity.
Want more protection tips? Read: Difference Between Hydrophobic and Anti-Fog Coatings
4. Lens Coatings That Help in the Rain
While we don’t currently offer add-on hydrophobic or fog-specific coatings, all our lenses come standard with:
- Anti-reflective coatings to reduce glare off wet courts
- Scratch-resistant surface tech that repels grit from rain splashes
- UV filtering to protect your eyes even on cloudy days
Combine this with the natural moisture resistance of 1.61 lenses, and you’ve got a pair ready to weather the storm.
5. How to Care for RX Glasses After Playing in the Rain
Rain won’t hurt your glasses—but drying them wrong could. Here’s how to protect your lenses and frames after a wet match:
- Use a clean, dry microfiber cloth to gently blot (not rub) away moisture
- Let them air-dry fully before putting them in a case or bag
- Don’t use heat (like a hair dryer or dashboard sunlight) to dry them faster—it may warp lenses
- Wipe down hinges and nose pads to avoid moisture build-up
More lens protection tips: How to Avoid Lens Warping in Heat
6. Warranty Coverage for Rain-Related Damage
If your lenses crack, warp, or suffer frame stress due to moisture or pressure—no worries. Our unlimited lifetime RX warranty covers it.
We’ll give you 50% credit toward a new pair, no paperwork or proof required. Just send us your damaged glasses and we’ll take care of the rest.
Read full coverage here: What Our Lifetime RX Warranty Covers
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FAQ: RX Glasses in Wet Conditions
Can I wear RX sports glasses in the rain?
Yes. All Blinded Wear RX frames and lenses are moisture-tolerant and safe to wear in light to moderate rain.
Will rain damage my lenses?
No. Our lenses are built from shatter-resistant 1.61 high-index material that won't crack from cold or wet exposure. Just dry them properly.
Will fog form inside the lenses?
Our vented frames and surface coatings reduce fog buildup significantly, even in humid or rainy weather.
Are RX glasses under warranty for water damage?
Yes. Any lens cracking, fog stress, or pressure damage caused by wet conditions is covered under our lifetime warranty—50% toward your replacement pair.
Don’t Let the Weather Bench You
Whether it's a sunny championship or a drizzly rally day, your vision should never be compromised. Blinded Wear RX glasses are built for rain, sweat, and real movement.