I am looking to purchase some prescription sunglasses. I have one pair of glasses with the magnetic clip on shades and one pair of transition lenses already. Both of these make it difficult for me to see certain things, especially in shadows. Is it possible for a different shade color to keep my eyes comfortable be still retain the ability to see detail? I can get any of several colors (including brown, grey, black, yellow and I think blue and red) and can get in light, medium or dark shading.
sunglasses tint color
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I would get a lighter tint, but keep it gray or black. Yellow is good for low-light and flat conditions, but most of SC really does not have that issue.
Go and check out a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses with their HD lens.
They have some real dark and others light. all are polarized to eliminate the glare.
They have some real dark and others light. all are polarized to eliminate the glare.
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Go and check out a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses with their HD lens.
They have some real dark and others light. all are polarized to eliminate the glare.
Maui Jim sunglasses are excellent. The only barrier for me is their very high price.
Be careful of polarized lenses. I recently purchased a pair and found that they obscured the view of the LCD displays in my vehicle. Given that the glasses I purchased were primarily intended for driving, they didn't work for me and I returned them. But that may not be a factor for you.
I believe Gray is one of the lens colors that will give you the truest color. But I have found that my Gray lenses do not enhance the contrast like the Brown/Amber lenses that I have in another pair which I wear when playing golf. Different lenses serve different uses better.
While I always thought that glass lenses were supposed to be "better" than polycarbonate, I found them to be too heavy for my face in a pair of Aviator-style sunglasses that I recently purchased. (i.e. the same ones that were polarized) When I exchanged them, I got the polycarbonate which is lighter and more comfortable for me.
My current glasses are a pair of American Optics Original Pilot Sunglasses with Gray polycarbonate non-polarized lenses and I really like them. Quality is great, and they were very affordable.
Go and check out a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses with their HD lens.
They have some real dark and others light. all are polarized to eliminate the glare.
Maui Jim sunglasses are excellent. The only barrier for me is their very high price.
Be careful of polarized lenses. I recently purchased a pair and found that they obscured the view of the LCD displays in my vehicle. Given that the glasses I purchased were primarily intended for driving, they didn't work for me and I returned them. But that may not be a factor for you.
I believe Gray is one of the lens colors that will give you the truest color. But I have found that my Gray lenses do not enhance the contrast like the Brown/Amber lenses that I have in another pair which I wear when playing golf. Different lenses serve different uses better.
While I always thought that glass lenses were supposed to be "better" than polycarbonate, I found them to be too heavy for my face in a pair of Aviator-style sunglasses that I recently purchased. (i.e. the same ones that were polarized) When I exchanged them, I got the polycarbonate which is lighter and more comfortable for me.
My current glasses are a pair of American Optics Original Pilot Sunglasses with Gray polycarbonate non-polarized lenses and I really like them. Quality is great, and they were very affordable.
My currant sunglasses are Serengeti drivers with a Aviator style. Just excellent glasses with high contrast viewing. Ed
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My first pair of prescription sunglasses was gray polarized, and I have been using that combination ever since, with medium or light shading. The polarized lenses really make a difference in driving. That, along with running and hiking, are the times I most often use sunglasses.
Here's a good guide that covers lens colors and the situations where each is ideal:
STP Sunglasses Guide
Here's a good guide that covers lens colors and the situations where each is ideal:
STP Sunglasses Guide
I purchased a pair of Rawlings youth sunglasses for my son. They were discounted heavily at a local sports retailer.
They have an iridescent blue surface, but are actually tinted an amber/brown color.
One of the fields they play early morning games on has the batter facing east. All of the batters were having a hard time seeing the ball. The tint color really seemed to help him identify the ball. Got him moved to #3 and #4 clean-up hitter in the lineup.
I don't care for the styling myself, but the lens does have good clarity in a lot of lighting.
They have an iridescent blue surface, but are actually tinted an amber/brown color.
One of the fields they play early morning games on has the batter facing east. All of the batters were having a hard time seeing the ball. The tint color really seemed to help him identify the ball. Got him moved to #3 and #4 clean-up hitter in the lineup.
I don't care for the styling myself, but the lens does have good clarity in a lot of lighting.
Brown or dark amber tint is good at one particular thing, enhancing the red colors. This is great for drivers, as the red brake lights really stand out. Other than this one feature, I don't care for amber lenses one bit. Even though I have a few pairs, including a very expensive pair of Randolph Aviators that I fly with.
Neutral gray lenses are what I prefer, every time. Polarized if possible, but I'll take them either way. My very favorite pair of sunglasses are a pair of custom frames with neutral gray, polarized lenses with prescription readers on the bottom. They are simply the easiest on the eyes.
The classic Ray Ban's with the G15 green-gray lenses are also quite good. They block out the blue colors and increase contrast a bit. Especially when polarized.
Neutral gray lenses are what I prefer, every time. Polarized if possible, but I'll take them either way. My very favorite pair of sunglasses are a pair of custom frames with neutral gray, polarized lenses with prescription readers on the bottom. They are simply the easiest on the eyes.
The classic Ray Ban's with the G15 green-gray lenses are also quite good. They block out the blue colors and increase contrast a bit. Especially when polarized.
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