Brand Power: Maui Jim

Maui Jim's are the cream of the crop when it comes to prescription sunglasses and for durable shades for all you active cats who love sports. Their shades are extremely comfortable and they make their own lenses which offer the best quality of polarization for both optical and regular lenses.

The company was started in 1980 on the beaches of Lahaina, Hawaii. The brand's aim was to fill the need for technology that could combat intense glare and the harmful effect of UV rays while still retaining the contrast needed to see the beautiful Hawaii landscape in all it's brilliance.

THE POLARIZED PLUS LENS:
Maui Jim engineered the PolarizedPlus lens which has revolutionized the optical industry and the technology used to create sunglass lenses. The lenses are optically correct and distortion-free featuring patented lens technology or rare earth elements to infuse your world with color. With a wide field of view, outstanding acuity from edge to edge and a digital lens surfacing which ensures optical perfection, these are the best sunglass lenses on the market.

• 100% UV blockage
• Blue light and infrared effective
• Polarized - eliminates glare from flat, shiny or smooth surfaces
• Bi-Gradient Mirroring - protects against glare from above and below
• Anti-Reflective Treatment - blocks reflected light and glare which eliminates eye fatigue
• Water-Proof and Oleophobic Coating - water-proof and repels grease so that smudges and finger prints are easier to remove
• Clearshell Scratch-Resistant Coating - for added durability

Hamoa Beach - Matte Black

WHAT'S THE BEST LENS FOR YOU?
For the lighting conditions:

• Neutral Grey - highest available light reduction for bright sunlight
• HCL Bronze - excellent contrast for everyday variable conditions
• Maui Rose - highest contrast available for everyday variable conditions
• Maui HT - high transmission for times when most lenses would be too dark; more contrast and color for early morning, late afternoon and foggy days

For the action:

• Maui Evolution - extremely light-weight, scratch and impact resistant, high-performance optics
• Polycarbonate - lightest choice for long days in the sun
• Super Thin (ST) Glass - when clarity is the priority, 20% thinner than standard laminated glass lenses for long-wearing comfort

These shades don't just make Hawaii come to life. See the world wherever you are the way that it was meant to be seen, with heightened brilliance. Come on by to grab up a pair of these superior sunglasses.

Dawn Patrol

Manele Bay

Rainbow Falls

Maui Cat

Punchbowl

Lens 101: The Sunglass Edition

Did you know?

Not all contact lens brands offer UV protection which means that your eyes are being exposed to harmful rays which can cause serious medical and vision problems.

And just because we commonly associate sunshine with the warmer season, you are at risk all year round. UV rays can cause cataracts, pteryguim (tissue growth on the whites of the eyes that can block vision), melanoma (yes, eye tissue can get skin cancer), macular degeneration (the muscles at the centre of the retina).

So how can you protect yourself? Make sure that your eyes are protected with sunglasses. For those with prescriptions, there are many options that will work for your needs.

Maui Jim "Punchbowl"

PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES:
Many of our selection of glasses are suitable for those with optical prescriptions. Depending on how severe your prescription is, there are many styles that we would be glad to recommend for you. Frames that do not work well with prescription lenses are those that have serious curve in the shape of the glasses (like many sports styles), and some super-oversized frames.

POLARIZED LENSES:
If you want to eliminate glare, polarized lenses are the way to go. Polarized lenses can be obtained in your prescription for any style of sunglasses that will work with your prescription.

Benjamin "Kayne"

TRANSITION LENSES:
Transition lenses have come a long way from the days when it meant a film covering the lens. With the advancements in optical technology, transition engineered lenses are now a superb option for the optically challenged. They quickly adapt to the lighting conditions when activated by UV rays, so if it's a cloudy day (and those UV rays are still lurking about on rainy days too folks) the lenses won't go as dark. The only down-side to this option is that when you are driving a vehicle, the lenses won't change as most windshields have UV protection blocking the rays from activating your glasses.

So gear up for summer and come in and nab some wicked shades here at Gafas!

Initium "Hardways"

Initium "In Dreams"

Salt "Warner"