Reflective sunglasses feature a reflective optical coating, sometimes called a flash coating or mirror coating, on the outside of the lens. This reflective coating gives your sunglasses the appearance of small mirrors, a feature that not only looks great but has major functional benefits.
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Photochromic Lenses – Lenses That Change Colour
Transition lenses, also known as photochromic lenses, react when in direct contact with UV light and offer a great alternative to switching between glasses and prescription sunglasses.
Tinted eyeglasses – what are they good for?
For those who have a more specific use in mind for their eyewear, it is worth checking the options of tinted eyeglasses. Besides the fact that there are multiple types of eyeglass tinting to opt for, they all have unique benefits that they bring with various suggested uses.
What are Mirrored Sunglasses?
If you are an adventure-seeker looking for a pair of sunglasses to make an effortless fashion statement without sacrificing functionality, mirrored sunglasses are the perfect choice for you! So, what are mirrored sunglasses?
Photochromic vs. Polarised Lenses
Choosing the right lenses is important, with so many lenses available, it may be difficult to understand which are right for you. Photochromic and polarized lenses are two of the many lens choices which offer excellent UV protection, but many wonder, what exactly is the difference?
Crazed Lenses
If you notice tiny cracks on your glasses’ lenses, the anti-reflective coating has probably begun to craze. Lens crazing can be avoided with a few simple tips, read more to find out how to prevent it from happening to you.
Everything You Need to Know About Gradient Sunglasses
As their name suggests, the tint in gradient sunglasses recedes from top to bottom, so the top of the lenses are darkest, gradually receding until there is no tint at the bottom. Gradient lenses, therefore, offer the best of both worlds: complete clarity of vision and protection from the harmful UV rays from above.
Costa Lens Technology
Costa Del Mar, Spanish for “Coast of the Sea”, is an American brand which was founded in 1983 by Ray Ferguson. As the name implies, Costa sunglasses, Costa prescription sunglasses and the Costa Lens Technology are specifically designed for the increased enjoyment of water-based activities, sports and adventures such as fishing or boating.
Serengeti Lens Technology
Founded in 1985, Serengeti changed the market for driving sunglasses and became the pioneer in producing precision eyewear designed for driving. Praised for their impact on the driver experience, Serengeti boasts being Aston Martin’s sole supplier of sunglasses!
UV400 protection
High exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays emitted by the sun can be harmful to your skin and eyes. Plus, quite often these UV rays can reflect off surfaces such as water and buildings on cloudy days.