Sunglasses Lenses Colour


The lenses of sunglasses come in all sorts of colours and choice is usually personal with no reflection on quality.  Dark lenses block more visible light and may be preferred in brighter conditions.  But remember that dark lenses which don't block UV light, can actually cause more damage than not wearing sunglasses.  This is because they dilate the pupil and allow light in, without blocking the UV rays. 

Different coloured lenses are suited to different conditions:

  • Grey - Grey coloured lenses have low colour distortion.  These are best suited for clear weather and general use, including driving.  Grey shades tend to reduce the amount of light which can be seen and allow real colours to still be seen.  They are ideal for bright days.
  • Green - Green coloured lenses have low colour distortion.  These are best suited for clear weather and general use but are also good for changing light conditions.
  • Amber - Amber coloured lenses blocks blue light and can brighten your view on dull grey days and in foggy conditions.
  • Orange - Orange coloured lenses block blue light and brighten your view on dull grey cloudy days and in foggy conditions. 
  • Red - Red lenses increase contrast and are therefore suited to sunrise and sunset. 
  • Gold - Gold lenses brighten the view of low light conditions.
  • Gold & Yellow - These lenses brighten the view of low light conditions for example when it is cloudy or when driving at night.  Yellow lenses increase contrast and can also filter out blue light.
  • Brown - Brown coloured lenses are ideal for improving depth perception whilst improving visual acuity.  Brown coloured lenses are suited to general use and bright conditions.
  • Rose - Rose lenses brighten the view of low light conditions and offer high contrast.
  • Blue - Blue coloured lenses in sunglasses are most suited to slightly cloudy to sunny weather conditions. 

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