An Rx insert for ski goggles is a small, separate frame that holds prescription lenses and attaches to the inside of a ski goggle. It sits between your eyes and the goggle’s outer lens, allowing people who need vision correction to see clearly while wearing standard ski goggles. In short: Rx insert = prescription glasses built into your ski goggles.
Instead of grinding your prescription into the goggle lens itself (expensive and frame-specific), the RX insert holds your prescription lenses in a small carrier that attaches to the inside of almost any goggle.
How does an Rx insert work?
- Your ski goggles have a large, curved outer lens (tinted for sun or bright light). The RX insert fits behind that outer lens, close to your eyes.
Outer lens: Protects from snow, wind, and UV. Can be tinted, mirrored, or clear. - RX insert: Holds your prescription lenses. Custom-made to your exact SPH, CYL, AXIS, and PD.
You see through both layers – the tinted outer lens and your prescription insert. The result is clear, corrected vision with full eye protection.
Why skiers choose Rx insert?
- Crisp, accurate vision: You use your exact prescription, not a one‑size‑fits‑all solution like OTG goggles.
- No need for contact lenses: Many skiers cannot wear contacts due to dry eyes, dust, or discomfort. Rx inserts solve that.
- Works with all goggle lenses: You can still swap out goggle lenses for different light conditions (sunny, cloudy, night) – the Rx insert stays in place.
- Minimal fogging: Because the insert is inside the goggle’s sealed environment and sits close to your face, fog is much less common than with glasses under goggles.
Which goggle brands work with OptiOut's Rx inserts?
Our Ski RX inserts fit a wide range of goggle brands, including but not limited to: Smith, Oakley, Giro, Anon, Dragon, Spy, Bolle, Scott, POC, Sweet Protection, Electric, Outdoor Master, Julbo, Uvex, etc.