New Panoptx Lens Works HARD – Day & Night

Windless Eyewear pioneer is the First to Introduce the most Versatile Lens yet
PLEASANTON, Calif., September 23, 2002 – Panoptx® Eyewear is on the front lines of the eyewear world once again with their revolutionary introduction of the Day & Night lens. This innovative lens features NXT™ impact-resistant polyurethane material, a stress-free optical polymer originally developed for military use. Panoptx’ new lens offering provides superior impact and scratch resistance, a comfortable lightweight fit, and the unmatched visual performance synonymous with the Panoptx brand.

Panoptx’ Day & Night lens allows for excellent night visibility through an automatic light filtration system, then darkening to medium gray for all-purpose daytime visibility – all while maintaining natural color perception and visual comfort. The perfect solution for consumers who need specific lenses for both DAY and NIGHT, this innovative product also includes the Panoptx signature state-of-the-art anti-fog coating and tear-free performance. The Panoptx Day & Night lens is available in authorized motorcycle dealers and sport specialty shops nationwide and is also available in prescription, ranging in Rx power from + / - 3.00 diopters.

“Consumers have long been demanding superior quality eyewear that is both versatile and durable at the same time,” says Terri Ossi, vice president, marketing for Panoptx. “The development of the new Day & Night lens allows motorcycle riders the option of interchangeable lenses for both daytime and nighttime riding with only one lens.”

The Day & Night lens is matched with all Panoptx ingenious frame styles featuring the proprietary Ocular Surround System™ (OSS™), the total eyecup enclosing and protecting eyes from wind, and the fleeced™ face foam that wicks sweat and water away from the face during accelerated activity in extreme temperatures and climate. All Panoptx products provide filtered venting, expanded peripheral vision and a superior shield from wind, dust, snow, debris and harmful UV rays that affect visual and sport performance.

About Panoptx

Panoptx Windless Eyewear was founded in 1997 and is located in Pleasanton, CA and is one of the only eyewear manufacturers in the U.S.A. All Panoptx products are equipped with the Ocular Surround System (OSS), complete with filtered vents, anti-fog lenses and a patented Orbital Seal™ featuring micro-fiber fleece to keep sweat and water away from the face, the perfect product for riders and “weekend warriors” riding or relaxing in any climate or location. Panoptx’ full line of lenses all provide 100% UV protection and feature hydrophilic, anti-fog, scratch-resistant coatings on the inner surface and harder coatings on the front surface.

Panoptx sponsored a white paper detailing the effects of wind on the eye. Report findings concluded that the simultaneous exposure to UV and wind develops cancerous tumors of the eye more rapidly than UV alone. Wind significantly contributes to discomfort for sufferers of dry eye, causes windburn, increases the risk of pingueculae and pterygia (lesions formed on the white of the eye), increases blinking and causes a loss of visual information by over 35 percent. Wind also dries and displaces contact lenses, causing pain and increasing the number of allergens that can reach the eye, creating discomfort for sufferers.

Panoptx offers five Windless Eyewear models: Cyclone, Raptor, Venturi AT, Convertible and Chubasco which are designed to provide stylish protection while in motion. Most Panoptx styles are available in prescription and are sold through authorized motorcycle dealers and sport specialty shops nationwide and on the Panoptx Web site, http://www.panoptx.com . Please visit the Web site for more complete product information and to use the interactive dealer locator to find local Authorized Panoptx Dealers.