Quick Guide To Sunglasses

As a retailer of one of the largest selections of sunglass accessories in the United States web, we know how difficult it can sometimes be to find the right pair of sunglasses for your style, face structure, and emotional needs. We would like to give you an expert buying guide to help you make informed decisions when purchasing your sunglasses.

 

Performance Sunglasses

Performance sunglasses are flexible, durable and have high quality lenses. Although there's no way to deny how great you look in a pair of killer shades, there's a real reason behind putting on shades. On top of being a fashion killer, sunglasses are meant to protect you from harmful ultraviolet rays, reduce the risk of eye damage and increase optical clarity. For people exposed to high levels of ultraviolet rays, sunglasses prove to be a must-have accessory. Activities like watersports, snow sports and driving in bright weather need sunglasses that can ensure 100% protection from ultraviolent rays. When buying sunglasses one of the most important things to focus on is 100% U.V protection. The sun might be millions of miles away, but the U.V rays it emits are harmful to your eyes.

Polarized Sunglasses

When lights reflect off flat surfaces such as snow, sand, glass, water or pavement, it is reflected perpendicularly to that surface. The resulting reflective glare is often quite intense and can cause eye fatigue, irritation and in extreme cases restricted vision. This is where polarized glasses come in.  With the help of horizontally aligned polarizing micro crystals, polarized glasses act to filter the glare that reflects from horizontal surfaces and protects your eyes from the intense glare. When involved in sporting activities such as driving or cycling in areas where there's high degree of reflective glare, polarized glasses are worth a purchase.

Sunglasses Readers

A variety of these sunglass type is accessible at our website here. These are a must-have pair of sunglasses for people who find themselves squinting in the sun. This type of glasses will come to your rescue every time you are having difficulties with your eyesight. They have specialized lenses that will ease your visual experience.

 

 

BASIC FACTS

Sunglasses are composed of different lens material that comes in several shapes and colors;

Optical Glass

Optical glass lenses are polished and ground to exacting standards that ensure a high level of distortion-free vision. These type of lenses are scratch resistant and durable. On the downside, you must be willing to spend more on the purchase since they cost slightly more than other glasses. 

 

 

Polycarbonate lenses

Polycarbonate plastic lenses are the best match for people who shake and move in their sunglasses. They are made of a material which is virtually indestructible. Polycarbonate lenses offer a high level of optical clarity and are 50 times more impact resistant as compared to optical glass. They, therefore, make for a very strong distortion free lens. One disadvantage of this type of lenses is it has a lower level of scratch resistance.

Acrylic lenses

Acrylic lenses the ideal lenses when you are on a budget.  They come in handy when your focus is on fashion and maintaining a casual outlook. On the down flip, however, they are less durable and have a lower optical clarity.

Different lens colors contribute to the performance of the lens in different lighting conditions but do not contribute in any way to increase in UV protection. Your eyes will react differently to varying light making some lens colors more suitable in certain conditions and activities.

 

DIFFERENCE IN TINTS

Green or grey tints reduce the intensity of light without changing colors. The darker tints that fall in this group are designed to cut glare while at the same time reducing eyestrain in above average brightness situations. Such lenses are the perfect match for activities where color is important.

 

Brown tints increase depth perception and contract.  They enhance the quality of light while at the same time cutting out neutral brown tones. However, brown tints can cause color distortion.

Yellow/Amber

These lenses will give you an excellent combination of depth perception and contrast. However, you will have less protection from the brightness. They work perfectly in low light situations because they have the ability to amplify light. They are ideal for snowboarding, skiing and snow sports