Tinted Lens. All you need to know.

Tinted glasses are sunglasses or eyeglasses with UV-blocking lenses coated in various tints like blue, green, brown, yellow etc. They serve both as a fashion statement and protection against harmful UV rays, enhancing contrast, contours and more. There are two types of coat patterns:

• Solid-tinted lenses: which have one colour applied to the entire lens
• Gradient lenses: transition from a plain colour at the top to a clear lens at the bottom of the frame

Unlike photochromic lenses, gradient lenses maintain a gradual coating without changing based on sunlight.

Tinted glasses serve different purposes depending on your lifestyle and activities.  Learn more about their properties and make the right choice:

Green-tinted sunglasses

Green lenses are considered the most protective type, as this tint blocks blue light and UV rays, reducing eye strain and glare in bright environments. Dark green glasses are ideal for sunny days, making them perfect for outdoor activities in spring and summer. Green lenses offer better colour accuracy and contrast compared to brown and grey lenses. They also excel at eliminating distracting glare, making them a great choice for those who are bothered by glare. These tinted lenses are great for:

• Perfect for any outdoor activity, in rain or shine
• Transmits all colours evenly
• Good for general-purpose use

Blue/Purple-tinted sunglasses

Blue and purple lenses offer numerous benefits and have a strong appeal. Enhancing colour perception and improving object contours, blue tints make it easier to differentiate between objects. Wearing blue lens tints enables you to distinguish various objects effortlessly.

Additionally, blue/purple lenses have a calming effect on the eyes, providing a tranquil filter for viewing your surroundings. This quality helps alleviate eye strain during extended wear and adds serenity to your perspective.

Especially useful in snowy or icy conditions, blue lens glasses effectively reduce glare, making them perfect for winter sports and other outdoor activities in colder months. Moreover, blue and purple lenses excel in low-visibility conditions like fog, mist, or snow. Furthermore, they complement almost any skin tone, ensuring a fashionable look. The features of these tinted eyeglasses are ideal for:

• Reduces glare
• Helps to see contours
• Improves colour perception

Red/Pink-tinted sunglasses

Red and Pink sunglass lenses have the ability to reduce eye strain and improve visual clarity. These lenses are particularly beneficial for driving, enhancing road visibility by boosting contrast. They also enhance colour sensitivity, which is advantageous in occupations where vision is crucial. In addition, pink-tinted lenses offer protection against harmful UV rays during outdoor activities.

• Enhances visual depth
• Provides good road visibility
• Comforting to the eyes
• Helps adjust contract
• Good in most weather conditions, especially in the snow

Dark amber, copper, or brown-tinted sunglasses

Dark amber, copper, or brown tints actively reduce glare and effectively block blue light, improving vision on cloudy days. Additionally, they enhance contrast and visual acuity while providing UV protection. These lens colours prove beneficial for judging distance in hazy and foggy conditions and are particularly advantageous against green and blue backgrounds, such as grass and sky.

• Enhances contrast
• This tint is invaluable for people with myopia
• Great for variable conditions
• Perfect for driving, golfing and fishing

Grey and black-tinted sunglasses

Grey and black lenses are an excellent choice for everyday use, suitable for bright and overcast days. These coloured lenses ensure accurate colour perception while effectively reducing eyestrain by providing significant light reduction.

• Perfect for general, all-purpose use,
• True colour perception 
• Dark enough to provide overall protection 
• Great for variable weather on sunny or overcast days 

Yellow-tinted glasses

Yellow-tinted safety glasses prove valuable in low light conditions, enhancing depth and contrast. They are particularly beneficial on foggy and overcast days. These glasses feature lenses that block blue light, which has a shorter wavelength and can disrupt focus. Blue light scatters more easily, causing the eyes to work harder and leading to headaches and migraines. By using yellow tint lenses, you can improve vision clarity and reduce eye fatigue.

• Hiking in shaded areas
• Mountain biking
• Indoor use
• Driving
• Perfect for skiing, mountain biking, hunting, aviation, baseball, and tennis
• Provides greater contrast at dawn or dusk and in fog, haze, and other low-light conditions