Out on the water, your vision is everything. Whether you are running offshore to chase sailfish and wahoo, navigating the inshore flats, or spending a long weekend on the beach, high-end polarized sunglasses are essential gear.
But if you spend time on the coast, you know the constant battle: salt spray. Every wave, breeze, and splash leaves behind a stubborn film of microscopic salt crystals that cakes onto your lenses, scatters light, and ruins your view. Worse yet, standard wiping and harsh environmental buildup degrade expensive lens coatings over time, destroying a multi-hundred-dollar investment.
As an optometrist and coastal angler, I lived this frustration every single day. I knew firsthand how delicate performance lens coatings— like anti-reflective and polarization—actually are. I also knew that generic glass cleaners and makeshift shirt wipes simply don't cut it against marine-grade salt.
I kept thinking to myself: There has to be a better way to safely repel and remove salt while preserving optical clarity.
When I couldn't find a solution built specifically for the demands of the marine environment, I decided to engineer one myself.
That is why I founded SALTSHIELD Optics.
We combine clinical-grade optical expertise with a relentless passion for the coastal lifestyle. Our formulations are designed to cut through salt spray instantly, lift residue without scratching, and leave behind a protective, hydrophobic barrier that keeps your lenses cleaner for longer.
Protect your investment, cut the glare, and keep your vision crystal clear— so you never miss a moment on the water.
— Ryan Socwell, OD, MBA, FAAO
Founder, SALTSHIELD Optics