UV Block-All of our sunglass lenses have a UV block to protect you eyes form the harmful effects of UV radiation.
UVA-Leads to premature aging and UVB causes burning of human tissue.
Tints-We can tint your lenses any colour and to any darkness.
Generally brown or black are the most cosmetically appealing and most
pleasant to look through.
Photochromic- Photochromic lenses have chemical that are
activated by UV light. So the brighter the sun is shining the darker
the lens will go and vice versa.
They are available in grey and brown colour and with any type of prescription lens.
Polarised-A polarised lens as well as being tinted has a special
filter that eliminates reflected light. This can be very comforting,
for example, when driving on a wet shiny road or out fishing on a sunny
day.
Sports tints-Some colours can improve colour contrast and therefore visual performance.
Golfers may find that grey or grey-green lenses make it easier to
outline the course and give definition to course objects such as the
flag and ball. This colour lens is great for all weather use as overall
colour perception is unchanged. Photochromic lenses are also great for
golf.
Amber tints effectively block blue light and enhance contrast and depth
in low light conditions such as early morning light, twilight or rainy
days. Amber as well as rose tints are great for winter sports as they
enhance the grey shadows on the ski slopes. This allows you to "read"
the slope better and anticipate ridges and bumps in the snow. In very
bright and sunny ski conditions, however, polarised lenses are the
perfect choice to reduce the reflected glare. A popular compromise is
to have amber or rose tinted goggles for dull days and a second pair of
polarised sports sunglasses for use on those perfect skiing days!
Tennis players may find that yellow tints enhance the contrast between
the court and the yellow ball. The enhanced visual acuity provided by
yellow tints also makes them an ideal lens for driving. Another high
contrast lens tint is orange. This tint is perfect for general wear and
variable light conditions.
Polycarbonate-Generally spectacle lenses are made out of
plastic. However, sometimes a tougher material is required for safety
glasses or sports glasses/goggles. Polycarbonate is up to 10 times
tougher than regular plastic and therefore very useful for sport
eyewear e.g. squash goggles. It also has the advantage of being thinner
and lighter than regular plastic lenses.