What Color Lenses are
Best for Sunglasses?
by John Strauss
Sunglasses these days come with many different
choices for lens color. Personal preference plays a big
part in determining what shade you choose, but different
colors work better for different situations. Fun, or unusual
colored lenses may be great from a fashion point of view,
but they may not work best in situations where you need
undistorted colors, such as in some sports.
Lens Colors. The color of the lens has nothing to do
with whether the lens blocks ultraviolet (UV) light. The
lens material and any UV-blocking coatings determine
how well a lens filters out UV rays. Whatever color lenses
you choose, you should choose lenses that block at least
98% of UV rays.
Gray lenses are the most popular color lenses in the
US. They reduce light intensity without altering color
perception. Gray lenses are dark enough to protect you
from glare, and yet not dark enough to impair your vision.
And they go with most other colors you'll wear. ATTENTION CHRONIC PAIN &
Green or gray-green lenses are the ones used in the
classic aviator sunglasses. This lens will render the FIBROMYALGIA SUFFERS!
colors you see as cooler, or more soothing in tone. One year ago I woke up and could hardly walk. I had
Brown and amber lenses block blue light which is intense pain in my legs and it continued for several days; I was unable to bend down unless I had something to pull myself
widely diffused on cloudy days. They improve contrast back up with. The pain was so bad I couldn't even lay on my
and depth perception. Brown lenses make colors look back or walk down stairs. It would
warmer, and make greens look more vibrant. Amber keep me up at night and if I
lenses are sometimes referred to as "blue blocker" bumped into anything, the pain
lenses. While amber lenses are popular among hunters would come on even stronger. My
for their ability to enhance contrast against a sky arms hurt so bad I couldn't fix my
background, they may not work well in sports where hair, carry groceries, or do even
accurate color perception is important. the simplest of my daily activities.
Pink or rose lenses block blue light, but do tend to Later I began to lose my appetite
distort other colors. and lost a lot of weight. All of my medical tests came back negative,
Lens Density (Darkness). The best color density for I was put on one pill then two pills
your lenses will depend on where you plan to wear them but they caused me to be dizzy and
most often. This is affected by weather patterns, time of drowsy all the time.
day you are outdoors, and time of year you will be wearing I started seeing Dr. Smith (I was
them most. Personal preference is a major factor when driving 90 miles round trip, but it was worth it!) and now I have
choosing lens density, because the darkness of the lens my energy and appetite back, my pain is at least 80% gone,
is independent of the level of UV protection. and, I've even noticed my allergies are getting better! It has
Lens color and density are worth considering in your been the best decision that I have made during this whole
choice of sunglasses. This is particularly true of process. Thank you Dr. Smith. Marilyn Ramos, Yuba City, CA,
sunglasses bought specifically for playing sports. Bookkeeper
Generally, you should choose the lightest density that will ATTENTION NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
sufficiently block glare under whatever normal conditions If you would like information on getting your life back,
are for you. please call the Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Hotline
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