Spherical lenses represent the best of what lens shaping technology can do. They minimize visual distortion while allowing for the greatest amount of peripheral vision anytime you’re on the ski slope. In terms of shape, they tend to bubble out and are curved like a “sphere.” Cylindrical lenses, on the other hand, are only curved across one plane. People opt for cylindrical lenses either for a sleeker look, or because they tend to be much more affordable.
To learn more about lens shapes, and the groundbreaking “toric” lens, head over to our buyer’s guide for an overview of the best in the business across all styles.