Tinted Lenses and its benefit

Tinted Lenses and its benefit

What are Tinted Lenses?

A colour tint added to your eyeglasses/ sunglasses to enhance your vision for your specific needs

What are its Benefits?

- Glare Reduction: Tints like gray or polarized lenses minimize glare from bright lights and reflective surfaces, making them ideal for driving and skiing.

- UV Protection: Many tints offer UV protection, helping to prevent long-term eye damage and conditions such as cataracts.

- Enhanced Contrast: Yellow and amber tints improve contrast and visibility in low-light conditions, perfect for activities like hunting or night driving.

- Improved Comfort: Reducing glare and bright light can make outdoor activities more comfortable, especially on sunny days.

- Reduced Eye Strain: Tints can alleviate eye strain by filtering out excessive light, which is beneficial for prolonged reading or screen use.

- Aesthetic and Style: Available in various colors and shades, tinted lenses allow for personal expression and added privacy.

- Protection from Blue Light: Some tints filter blue light from digital screens, potentially reducing digital eye strain and improving sleep quality.

Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the best tint for your needs:

Lens Colour

Benefits/ Uses

Best Activities

Yellow/Amber
  • Provides excellent depth perception
  • Moderate to low level light conditions

Tennis, Cycling

Green
  • Transmit colours evenly
  • Reduce glare
  • Rainy or sunny weather conditions

Outdoor Activitis

Blue/Purple
  • Reduce glare
  • Improve colour perception
  • Enhance contours
  • Misty/ foggy/ snowy weather conditions

Hockey, Cricket

Red/Pink
  • Enhance depth perception
  • Reduce eyestrain
  • Particularly useful in snow

Ski/Snowboard, Racing

Brown
  • Useful for judging distance
  • Depth perception
  • Improves colour contrast
  • Cloud and sunny weather conditions

Golf, High Altitude Sports

Black/Grey
  • True colour perception
  • Reduce glare and eyestrain
  • Suitable for sunny or overcast weather

Driving, Baseball

 

Choose the tint that best matches your activities and needs for optimal benefits!

 

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