World's First Optically Correct 3D Glasses Released by Oakley

Oakley's really keen on establishing a very serious foothold in the world of 3D accessories, and for this reason, the company's just announced the launch of what they tout to be the world's first optically correct 3D glasses, Oakley 3D Gascan. We've talked about 3D Gascan glasses at an earlier date, but the products in question, at that point, were the TRON special edition models, not the series version (although the 3D technology is exactly the same, as you can well imagine). First and foremost, it's important to point out that, by “optically correct”, Oakley doesn't refer to prescription correction, but rather to the fact that conventional non-prescription lenses that are designed and manufactured with inferior technologies may cause visual distortion due to deficiencies including refractive power, optical astigmatism and prismatic power. A variant of the company’s High Definition Optics (HDO), Oakley HDO-3D technology addresses these deficiencies, allowing the company to offer the first optically correct 3D glasses ever manufactured. With HDO-3D, Oakley 3D lenses virtually eliminate the ghosting or “crosstalk” between images that reach each eye from one moment to the next, a potential problem with inferior 3D glasses, while in the same time maintaining optical clarity so the wearer can enjoy a wide field of sharp vision. Plus, the curvature of Oakley 3D lenses has the added benefit of minimizing distractive glare. Oakley 3D glasses are optimized for indoor cinema application and are not intended for outdoor use, since, due to their transmission profile (light and UV), glasses utilizing 3D polarization technology are not ideal for normal daily outdoor use and will not provide the same level of protection as sunglasses. The lenses fitted on these glasses were developed to deliver a prime entertainment experience in cinemas that utilize passive polarization, the technology found in most 3D theaters, but the company is also pursuing partnerships with manufacturers of home 3D systems that utilize passive polarization technology. The Oakley 3D Gascan will be released this month in two optional frame finishes: Polished Black and Polished White, selling for U.S. $120 a pop.