A Sunglass Lens Primer – When UV Protection and Fashion Meet

A Sunglass Lens Primer – when UV protection and fashion meet.

• Anti-reflective coatings cut glare in both the daylight, and for nighttime driving.

• Blue-Blockers: This brand of lenses block blue light and usually come in amber colored lenses. Researchers remain unsure whether blue light is harmful to the eyes, but these lenses are popular among skiers, hunters, boaters, and pilots.

• Gradient lenses are tinted from the top down, meaning the top of the lens is the darkest and a good choice for driving.

• Mirror-coated lenses limit the amount of light entering the eyes. Fans of the mirrored style say they are most comfortable for the light-sensitive.

• Photo-chromic lenses adjust the level of darkness based on the amount of UV light they’re exposed to.

• Polarized lenses cut reflected glare. Polarized lenses are popular with those who partake in water and snow sports.