GUIDE TO SELECT THE BEST SUNGLASSES FOR ALL YOUR ACTIVITIES

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Here are some key details about your next pair of sunglasses.

The correct pair of eyewear is not just about looking good.

The right pair of sunglasses must be comfortable, lightweight, and evenly distributed between your ears and nose.

Your eyelashes should not contact the frame.

Select the correct pair of eyewear and enhance your performance.

Selecting the correct color lens or frame shape is very important and can improve your game.

Either indoor or outdoor the right lens is as important as your passion for your activity.

Passionate for what you do and the proper equipment is basic, and go hand to hand.

Here are some important points about the different frame shapes and color lenses.

No matter if is in-door or out-door, the first off the qualities of the lens is to protect your eyes.

The lens must protect from any debris and from harmful ultraviolet (UV) light and reduce eyestrain in bright conditions.

Here are some tips that will help you select the right sports sunglasses for you:

Sunglasses should be bought depending upon the time of the day you will be doing your activity.

There are different types of lenses for different weather conditions.

Sometimes, you will need a yellow lens, or other times you will need an amber lens depending upon the weather or your activity.

If any weather and light conditions are met, you can always select a frame with interchangeable lenses.

If you don’t have time to change the lens, select lenses sensitive to light and automatically adjust to light conditions.

Sunglass Lens Colors (Tints)

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Lens colors affect how much visible light reaches your eyes, how well you see other colors, and how well you see contrasts.

Dark colors (brown/gray/green) are ideal for everyday use and most outdoor activities.

Darker shades are intended primarily to cut through the glare and reduce eyestrain in moderate-to-bright conditions.

Gray and green lenses won’t distort colors, while brown lenses may cause minor distortion.

Light colors (yellow/gold/amber/rose/vermillion): These colors excel in moderate- to low-level light conditions.

They are often great for skiing, snowboarding, and other snow sports.

They provide excellent depth perception, enhance contrasts in tricky, flat-light conditions, and improve the visibility of objects and make your surroundings appear brighter.

Sunglass Lens Coatings

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These can include a hydrophobic coating to repel water, an anti-scratch coating to improve durability, and an anti-fog coating for humid conditions or high-energy activities.

Mirrored or flash coating refers to a reflective film applied to the outside surfaces of some sunglass lenses.

They reduce glare by reflecting much of the light that hits the lens surface.

Mirrored coatings make objects appear darker than they are, so lighter tints are often used to compensate for this.

 

Sunglass Lens Materials

The material used in your sunglass lenses will affect their clarity, weight, durability, and cost.

Glass offers superior optical clarity and superior scratch-resistance.

However, it’s heavier than other materials and expensive.

The glass will crack when impacted (but not chip or shatter).

Polyurethane provides superior impact resistance and excellent optical clarity, It’s flexible and lightweight, but expensive.

Polycarbonate has excellent impact resistance and very good optical clarity, It’s affordable, lightweight, and low-bulk, but less scratch-resistant.

Acrylic is a more economical alternative to polycarbonate, best suited for casual or occasional-use sunglasses; it’s less durable and optically clear than polycarbonate or glass with some image distortion.

Sunglass Lens Features

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Polarized lenses: Polarized lenses substantially reduce glare.

Polarization is a great feature if you enjoy water sports or are especially sensitive to glare.

In some instances, polarized lenses react with the tints in windshields, creating blind spots and diminishing the visibility of LCD readouts.

If this occurs, consider mirrored lenses as a glare-reducing alternative.

Photochromic lenses: Photochromic lenses automatically adjust to changing light intensities and conditions.

These lenses actually get darker on bright days and lighter when conditions get darker.

A couple of caveats: The photochromic process takes longer to work in cold conditions, and it doesn't work at all when driving a car because UVB rays do not penetrate your windshield.

Interchangeable lenses: Some sunglass styles come with interchangeable (removable) lenses of different colors.

These multi-lens systems allow you to tailor your eye protection to your activities and conditions. Consider this option if you need reliable performance in a wide variety of situations.

Sunglass Frame Materials

Choosing a frame is nearly as important as the lenses since it contributes to your sunglasses' comfort, durability, and safety.

Metal is easy to adjust to your face and less obtrusive to your field of vision.

It’s more expensive and less durable than other types, and it's not for high-impact activities.

Keep in mind that metal can get too hot to wear if left in a closed-up car.

Specific metals include stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium.

Nylon is inexpensive, lightweight, and more durable than metal.

Some nylon frames have high impact and resistance for sports.

These frames aren’t adjustable unless they have an internal adjustable wire core.

Acetate: Sometimes called "handmade," these variations of plastic are popular on high-style glasses.

More color varieties are possible, but they are less flexible and forgiving.

Not intended for high-activity sports.

Castor-based polymer is a light, durable, non-petroleum-based material derived from castor plants.

Safety information:

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UV protection information should be printed on the hangtag or price sticker of any sunglasses you buy, no matter where you buy them.
If it isn't, find a different pair.

 


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