Whether you’re an outdoor adventure seeker or you’re born to live life on the water, leave it to Costa sunglasses to provide you with the best visual experience while doing the things you love. Costa lenses were inspired by hardcore fishermen who were fed up with subpar sunglasses. So, they dreamed up some shades and lens technology that could tackle the tough conditions that they had to endure on a daily basis. Thus, Costa sunglasses were born and within each pair, lies the clearest, most polarized lenses you could ever hope for.
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Costa 580 Lens Philosophy
Costa lenses go beyond polarization to save your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays and enhance your overall experience. The innovators of Costa sunglasses understand that light conditions are constantly changing. Costa lenses feature 7 color options, superior lens technology, and lens materials, which all serve as beneficial lenses for a variety of environments that range from low-light to extremely bright light.
The Finer Details of Costa 580 Lenses
Lens Technology | Costa 580
Costa 580 lens technology produces the clearest vision on the planet. This technology makes it possible to selectively filter out the harsh yellow and harmful high-energy ultraviolet blue light, making colors brighter and objects appear more defined.
Costa Glass Lenses vs Costa Polycarbonate Lenses
When buying your new pair of Costa sunglasses its key to understand the differences between their glass and polycarbonate lenses. All Costa lenses have 100% UV blockage for maximum protection and 100% polarization to kill reflected glare. Costa’s glass lenses will excel flawlessly in situations that require ultimate clarity. Costa polycarbonate lenses are both, more cost-effective and more durable without sacrificing clarity.
Costa 580G (Lightwave Glass)
- Superior Clarity
- 20% thinner and 20% lighter than average polarized glass
- 100% polarized to kill glare and reduce eye strain
- 100% UV protected for maximum protection
- Encapsulated mirrors
Costa 580P (Polycarbonate)
- 580 Clarity
- Lightweight and durable
- Impact and scratch-resistant
- Out-perform every other lens in the industry
- Repel oil, water, and dust for ease of cleaning
- Available in mirrors
- 100% polarized
- 100% UV protected
A Look in the Mirror
Costa 580 mirrors are not like any old mirror lens. These babies are produced through vacuum ion deposition for superior scratch and impact resistance, and maximum durability! C-Wall is is the outside layer of oil-repellent and water-repellent abrasion-resistant technology that is molecularly bonded to the lens, whereas non-Costa mirror lenses are just coated on and easily damaged or scratched. Costa applies premium anti-reflective (AR) coatings to the back surface of 580P mirror lenses to eliminate bounce-back reflections.
580 Lens Colors
Costa lenses are available in seven colors, each one designed for specific conditions. Choose from the following to match your needs for different weather conditions in your favorite outdoor environments. Check out the video below to learn more about each Costa mirrored lens option! If you want even more information check out Costa Lens Color guide.
Costa Prescription Sunglasses Online
Need Costa sunglasses or Costa prescription glasses? Browse the large collection of Costa sunglasses online at SportRx, shoot us an email with any questions you have, or feel free to hit us up and speak with an optician about which Costa sunglasses are the best fit and style for you! When you buy Costa sunglasses or Costa prescription sunglasses online or in-store, you’re buying the best product from a company that understands the adventurous group of customers.