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Prescription boundaries come before launch promises.
Progressive lenses can help riders see distance, dashboard, phone navigation, and bike computer zones. They also add fitting complexity, especially in sport eyewear.
Why progressive lenses are harder in cycling eyewear
- Wrap can change how peripheral zones feel.
- Small lens height can reduce usable near or intermediate area.
- Bike computer viewing depends on posture and mount position.
- Fast head movement can make adaptation harder for some riders.
Why Claryde starts with single vision
Claryde will launch with single vision-compatible RX insert options first because the product, supplier workflow, and customer education are simpler to validate. Progressive, bifocal, and prism prescriptions are not supported at launch.
Claryde is not an eye-care provider. The launch path is prescription-ready, RX insert-first, and single vision-first. Exact supported SPH, CYL, axis, PD, lens material, and coating options remain pending supplier validation.
What progressive riders should ask before buying
- Does the exact frame support progressive fitting height?
- Has the supplier tested progressive lenses in this insert or shield?
- Can the rider comfortably see the road and bike computer?
- What is the remake or return path if the zones do not work?
- Is the seller an optical provider or only an eyewear brand?
FAQ
Can progressive lenses be used for cycling?
Some riders use progressive cycling eyewear, but it requires careful fitting because sport frames have wrap, tilt, and limited lens height.
Does Claryde support progressive prescriptions at launch?
No. Claryde starts with single vision-compatible RX insert options first.