Optic Nerve Contra HYDROGLARE™ sunglasses with water beads on the lens.
POLARIZED LENS TECHNOLOGY

HYDROGLARE™

Inspired by saltwater corrosion resistance, designed with our mountain DNA at its core. Built to thrive on water, on trail, and in everyday outdoor life, HYDROGLARE™ lenses protect clarity and extend the life of your eyewear, no matter the elements.

From saltwater to sweat, HYDROGLARE™ lenses stay clear when others fail. Tested for corrosion resistance, glare reduction, and optical integrity — this is lens technology built for the long haul.

HYPER-DURABLE | SCRATCH RESISTANT | SALT WATER CORROSION RESISTANT

MIRRORED TAC LENS AFTER EXPOSURE TO SALT WATER SPRAY

Optic Nerve Kingfish HYDROGLARE Sunglasses with a tortoise frame, brown lens, and a green mirror on a white background Traditional TAC lens sunglasses showing wear and tear on the mirror.
HYDROGLARE™ STANDARD TAC

HYDROGLARE™ Polarized Lens Technology

Engineered for Confidence in Any Conditions

The HYDROGLARE™ Polarized Lens is equipped with a specialized multi-layer protective system designed to resist harsh environmental conditions. At its core is a high-clarity TAC lens, selected for impact resistance and optical precision. Through a unique manufacturing process, the lens is fully shaped before applying an anti-corrosion hard coat, specifically developed to withstand prolonged exposure to saltwater.

The result is a lens system built to endure the elements at a technical level, extending the usable life of the eyewear while maintaining uncompromised optical quality.

Diagram of a HYDROGLARE™ lens coating with labeled layers on a white background

Lens Technology Features and Benefits

  • Designed For Durability: Unlike competitors, our layer is bonded after the lens is formed. This prevents peeling or flaking and mitigates micro-scratches from dust and sand.
  • Anti-Corrosion Hard Coat: A proprietary defense system applied to the fully shaped lens—not just a surface spray—ensuring 360° protection. Defends against saltwater / sweat corrosion.
  • High-Quality TAC Core: ANSI Z80.3 compliant - impact resistance and distortion free vision.

Enhanced Durability

The lens system reinforces overall durability and acts as an abrasion-resistant outermost barrier. Unlike standard coatings, HYDROGLARE™ lens' abrasion layer is chemically bonded to the raw material, preventing peeling or flaking under repeated stress. This layer mitigates micro-scratches caused by dust, sand, or routine handling, preserving surface smoothness over extended use.

Staunton HYDROGLARE™ sunglasses with blue-tinted lenses on a white background

Optical Clarity

The overall construction follows ANSI Z80.3 optical standards, ensuring lens curvature, thickness, and visual acuity are precisely balanced. A HYDROGLARE™ lens maintains distortion-free clarity while providing robust environmental protection.

Lightweight Frame

Every frame in our HYDROGLARE™ collection is made using eco-durable castor bean resin, a high-performance plant-based polymer. The blend of castor beans reduces the amount of virgin plastic used in the frame while also increasing its durability and strength.

Secure Fit Hardware

To ensure a secure fit across variable terrain and water conditions, HYDROGLARE™ frames feature:

  • Rubberized Temple Tips and Nose Bridge: Every frame is equipped with rubberized temple tips and nose bridge to increase traction against the skin.
  • Anti-Bounce Stability: The rubberized grip points are engineered to eliminate frame oscillation and bounce, keeping the eyewear locked in place even during high-vibration activities.
  • Secure Comfort: Designed with an ergonomic frame to be snug to the head without being tight. All day comfort without any fatigue.
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