Prescription Glasses and Frames

[sdavis891]

May have been asked previously, I have a very simple question for those of who you have prescription glasses.

From various images and videos I've seen, most members seem to have thin-framed glasses. Is there a requirement to the eye wear? I plan on picking up a new set and was wondering if it's better I wait or just go with any style I feel suited for myself.

Cheers,

 

[runormal]

AFAIK, the only restriction for glasses is that you cant have transition lenses. You'll be issued lenses for your BEW (Ballistic Eye Wear) for things such as ranges, metal on metal contact etc.

 

[sdavis891]

No worries there, not a fan of transition lenses anyways.

Thanks!

 

[Tibbson]

You can have them if you want.  You just have to buy them yourself. 

 

[LightFighter]

AFAIK, the only restriction for glasses is that you cant have transition lenses. You'll be issued lenses for your BEW (Ballistic Eye Wear) for things such as ranges, metal on metal contact etc.

There is a restriction on colour as well; you can't have a pair of bright pink checkered frames, but a matte black(for example) frame is fine.

EYEGLASSES/SUN-GLASSES

11. Eyeglasses and sun-glasses shall be
conservative in design and colour.

12. Subject to any restrictions which may be
imposed by commanding officers on occasions of
wear, the following sun-glasses are authorized for
wear with CF orders of dress:

a. Designated Duty Personnel. Personnel
serving in aircrew, field and other
designated positions may obtain from the
CF Supply System and wear:

b. All Personnel. Personnel who normally
wear eyeglasses, may wear either
conventionally framed prescription sunglasses
or conservatively styled clip-on
sun-glasses, when conditions and
circumstances dictate. Others may wear
conservatively styled sun-glasses which
conform in general appearance to those
previously noted.

13. The following types of lenses are not
authorized for wear with CF orders of dress:

a. Photochromic. These lenses act as a light
filter and possess the property of darkening
when exposed directly to ultraviolet light
and lightening when the ultraviolet is
withdrawn.

b. Mirrored. These lenses, also referred to as
half-silver mirrors, have a highly reflective
metallic substance deposited upon the
surface of the lenses, thereby creating a
mirrored effect.

 

[runormal]

There is a restriction on colour as well; you can't have a pair of bright pink checkered frames, but a matte black(for example) frame is fine.

Thanks! Nice to finally see the regulation.

Cheers