Jim Halo Retro Square Sunglasses Premium Glass Lens Flat Metal Eyewear Men Women

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Yes, there's a big difference. Dr. Park describes UV radiation as a wavelength of light in the non-visible spectrum that can cause damage to tissues of the body, including the eye. UV lenses protect the surface of your eyes from harmful rays. "You can't put sunscreen on the surface of your eyes or your eyelids," she said. "Those areas can still get skin cancer." Do polarized lenses provide UV protection? The Topekas are super light and flexible making them perfect for traveling. They're also sporty and stylish, eco-friendly, and decently priced.

If your face is long and narrow, it’s oblong-shaped. Consider oversized frames, rectangular Wayfarers, aviators and bold shapes — just avoid very narrow or small lenses that may emphasize the narrowness of your face. Once upon a time, glass lenses were the only option for eyeglasses, including sunglasses. But a lot has changed, and according to The Vision Council, less than 6 percent of glasses sold today are made of glass. Yellow lenses. These lenses are a favorite of baseball players, target shooters, skiers and pilots. Yellow-tinted lenses can enhance focus in hazy conditions. (When driving at night, avoid wearing yellow-tinted lenses — or any other kind of sunglasses for that matter.)

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A primary benefit of plastic lenses is how easily they allow for lens treatments like tinting and UV protection. Plastic lenses also can be coated to protect against scratches, but keep in mind, neither glass nor scratch-resistant plastic lenses are 100% scratch-proof. These stunners from Maui Jim have a unique style that wipes out glare and make colors pop. They come in eight lens colors, and you have the ability to make them readers. When people ask about your stylish spectacles, they’re renowned for their optical quality and carry retro notions of being made to last. A rare thing in today’s throw away culture. All of the sunglasses on this list were worn in real-life scenarios ranging from running errands to hiking and driving, a minimum of seven times over the course of a two-week test period. At the end of this period, we scored each pair from 1 to 5 for various attributes including quality, fit, performance, appearance, and value. Overall scores were used to determine our category winners.

The first plastic eyeglass lenses were introduced by Armorlite Lens Company in California in 1947. While there have been numerous advances in eyeglasses since then, CR-39 plastic is still known for its excellent optical quality, durability and low cost.

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The hinges are sturdy and help to keep the arms in place at any angle. There are seven colorways to choose from, including several different lens tints and gradients, ranging from natural American Gray to warm Cape Sand. All offer 100-percent UVA and UVB protection, with Vector Anti-Reflective and Blue Wave lens technology. Some are also polarized, including the pair we tried, which passed our test easily and gave relief to our tester’s sensitive eyes. Finally, the fit was flawless, and there’s an option for personal engraving. If you’re in the market for new prescription sunglasses, or replacement sunglass lenses, your best bet is to get a recommendation from your eye doctor on glass vs. plastic sunglass lenses. Glass lenses are the oldest material for making ophthalmic lenses and can reach a refractive index as high as 1.9. The have excellent scratch resistance and can be good for especially strong prescriptions. Also called mineral lenses, they can be tinted for sun use and/or anti-glare coated. Glass however is not suitable for sporting activities due to it's susceptibility to shattering.