What you are seeing isn't an imperfection, it is the point where the frame holds the lens securely in place. It is strictly cosmetic and will only be noticed if you take the glasses off and hold them up to an LCD screen. It does not impact the performance of the lens. The Evolution lens material in this frame actually has a very high level of clarity, especially when compared to polycarbonate.

Maui Jim makes a lens color called HT (high transmission) that was developed for sports such as tennis. The ball will really pop with this lens color. Yes, you can get them in Rx, but you'll have to find a local Maui Jim dealer to do that for you.

The Maui Jim Ho'okipa is larger than the Makaha. They are both part of Maui Jim's Sport collection and are awesome! The Hookipa is Maui Jim's #1 seller and the Makaha is #2, so you can't go wrong. And yes, almost all optometrists/opthamologists love Maui Jims because of their outstanding optical clarity.

Maui Jim's HCL stands for "High Contrast Lens". It is bronze in color and makes colors pop. HCL Bronze is my favorite lens color!

Sounds like you just need them adjusted. Take them to an optical shop and have a professional fit them to your bridge. If necessary they can order new nose pads from MJ for you (no charge of course).

The Maui Jim Beachcomber was actually only discontinued in one color (the HCL Bronze). The Grey lens has always been available. Hope that helps!

The Turtle Bay comes in tortoise with HCL Bronze or Black with MauiRose or Black with Grey.

Go to a local independent Maui Jim dealer and they can order a new set of lenses for $60. Or you can mail them into Maui Jim and they can do it for you. Their turnaround time is incredible...48-72 hrs! Good choice on the Kahuna btw, it is a great style!

Unfortunately the Maui Jim Sandalwood is not available in prescription. Check out the Kahuna, Bayfront or Akoni as alternatives.

Yep, the Maui Jim Typhoon is a great frame for larger faces! Also check out the Maui Jim Peahi or Banyans. They also work great for big heads.

The Shaka is a unisex frame. But it is a smaller fit, so women (or people with smaller faces) love them! I also agree that Maui Jim has the best lenses EVER!

Most likely you just need to get them adjusted to fit correctly behind your ears. All Maui jim's can be custom fit because of their optical grade frames. Even the plastic frames have a wire core so that they will retain their shape after being adjusted.

Maui Jim's glass lenses are 20% thinner than conventional glass lenses, therefore they are 20% lighter. But glass is still a little heavier than polycarbonate or their Evolution lens material. If they are falling off when you look down , then they probably just need to be adjusted to fit correctly behind your ears. All Maui Jims can be custom fit to their owner.

They do not come in 1.75, but they do come in 1.50 or 2.00. One of these powers should work perfect!

The Maui Jim Peahi is slightly bigger than the Canoes. Also, the Peahi has glass lenses, while the Canoes is Evolution. Both are polarized though. I wear the Peahi and love it!

It depends on the style. many of them can be sent to Maui Jim to have prescription put in them.

Yes, the Ho'okipa fits large heads!

This style only comes in one color black, not two. It also comes in a tortoise colored frame.

Wailea is small fit and Kapalua is a medium size fit. There is also the Kaanapali which is the large version.

Both the Cyclone and the Shoreline are Rx able, but it depends on your prescription because there are limits. Also, there are many lens choices from MJ, so price is dependent on what you choose. As far as quality goes, MJ makes all of their own Rx lenses so you will receive the same quality as the non Rx version. Your local eye Dr should be able to help you out. You won't regret getting MJ prescription, they have the most state of the art lab in the world!

You sure can! If they dont work for you just send them back and exchange them for something different!

the tort is the better seller, but get what you will like the best. Remember that the tort comes with a Bronze lens and the Black comes with the grey. I personally like the bronze color.

Go to a local Maui Jim dealer (eye Dr or sunglass specialty) and they can order the part in for you no charge!

mail it to Maui Jim and they will take care of it! Give them a call first at 888-Maui-Jim. Here's their mailing address: Maui Jim, One Aloha Lane Peoria, IL 61615. They are very fast with warranty work.

This style tends to fit slightly larger faces. It does have great nosepads that fit a wide range of noses. This is currently Maui Jims number one selling style.

Maui Jim is never included in any promotions, per Maui Jim.

Maui Jim will replace the temples (arms) for free forever! But they are made of titanium so it is very hard to break them.

You can get them in prescription, but you'll need to order them directly from your eye Dr because the frame is a little different when a prescrition is put in them.

The Bamboo doesn't actually come in a tortoise color. But there is a black frame with gold temples and HCL Bronze lenses. style number 104-16.

Yes, The Seafarer is Rx able. Obviously it depends on the strength of your prescription.

All of the Maui Jims now come with a hard case as well as a soft bag that can be used for cleaning the lenses.

Maui Jim's cut 100% of UV and are all polarized, so they eliminate glare. They offer the most protection possible.

Everything Maui Jim makes is Polaraized! The best Polarization in the world. They will not only cut horizontal glare, like regular polarization, but also, glare from above, the sides and behind! That's Maui's patented lens. Awesome!

There are 3 sizes of the Titanium Sports. This pair (the Kapalua) is the medium size. You will want to get the Kaanapali, which is the largest. There is actually 3 lens colors to choose from: Grey, HCL Bronze and Rose. BTW, the Wailea is the smallest size Titanium Sport.

go to a different Maui Jim dealer because Maui Jim will send them nosepads no charge, not even for shipping!

most everything Maui Jim makes can have a prescription put in it, but the Maka happens to be one of the exceptions....sorry.

It is the 352-23 if you get it in the HCL Bronze lens. It would be a 352-02 if you want the grey lens. Hope that helps.

I would suggest the Maui Jim Kaanapali. They fit large faces very well and they are the lightest, most comfortable shades ever (in my opinion)!

nope, similar but the Titanium Sport frames have a hingeless frame where the Stainless steel actually fold up. Both are incredibly lightweight though!

Anything Maui Jim makes is awesome for salt water fishing since all of their lenses are polarized and have a water proof coating on them (H2O just beads up and rolls off!). Maui Jim is the Title sponsor of many Marlin fishing tournaments in Hawaii. One of which I was lucky enough to attend (amazing fun!). I obviously wouldn't choose anything other than Maui Jim.

If the temple broke then Maui Jim will replace it for FREE. Just go to a local dealer and they can order new temples from Maui Jim and change them out for you when they come in...all for free! This is one of Maui jims best sellers and it is made of Titanium so I dont think you should be having breaking issues. But, if you are then the great news is Maui Jim always takes great care of their customers!

YES, You can buy either the Hookipa Reader or Makaha Reader and they both come in powers of +2.50 (or 1.50 or 2.00). Most other styles can have your Rx put in them by Maui Jim, but that needs to be done through an eye Dr.

They DO have spring hinges (look in "Tech Specs" above) so they will flex out and not end up bent out of shape. Great shades!

I recently had Lasik surgery and my eyes are now pretty sensitive to light, my eye Dr recommended Maui Jim above and beyond all others because of their lens quality. I think most major brands are pretty good though, so go with what you like!

100% UV protection! And they are polarized so you won't squint!

The Pele is a small face style. Try the Maui Jim Hookipa, Hurricane, Topsail, Akamai and many more for a larger face. btw everything Maui Jim makes is polarized!

YES, they come premade with either a 1.50, 2.00 or 2.50 magnifier built in to the bottom of the lens! Just look for the "Hookipa Reader" rather than this regular "Hookipa".

just visit your local Sunglass Retailer or eye Dr (that sells Maui Jim) and they can order replacement nosepads for FREE from Maui Jim. You do NOT need to mail them back to Maui Jim!

Yep, and you can buy them right here on Backcountry.com! They come in powers of +1.50 or +2.00 or +2.50 in Brown or Grey lenses. Look for the "Makaha Reader"

Stop by your local sunglass store and they are able to order a nose piece for you FREE of charge from Maui Jim! The best part is you do NOT have to mail them to Maui Jim, so you can continue to wear them until the part arrives!

Depends on your prescription. Check with your eye Dr and they will guide you to the best Maui for your Rx.

The fact that you can't see the BiFocal is the best part! The Reader is on the back of the lens so you can't see it when you have it on...they look like regular shades!

they come in +1.50, 2.00 or 2.50.

ALL Maui Jims are made in either Japan or Italy. Maui Jim has never made anything in China!