Tinted Lenses | Coatings
While some people think tinted lenses are merely cosmetic functions, the right tint can enhance vision and comfort at specific tasks, from in the office in front of a computer screen, to outdoor activities such as golf or skiing. Tints come in solids, gradients or double gradients, and can be a fun unique touch to your lenses.
Pink or Rose
This tint has been known to help reduce eyestrain in brightly-lit
offices. This tint is often recommended for computer wearers.
Yellow
Often known as blue blockers, yellow tints are a favorite of skiers and
skeet shooters because they provide excellent depth perception and low
light contrast. Yellow lenses are not recommended when accurate color
perception is necessary.
Brown or amber
Similar to the yellow tint, brown tints provide excellent contrast
because they filter some blue light, but not as much as the yellow
tint. Brown lenses are excellent general purpose lenses.
Green
The human eye is most sensitive to green light. Because of this, green
tints give us the highest contrast and greatest visual acuity of any
tint. Green tints can enhance contrast in low-light conditions.
Gray
The most popular tint, a gray tint provides good protection from glare
and does not overly distort colors. Gray tinted lenses are excellent
for general purpose and for driving.
Purple
A good choice for hunters, purple tints allows for natural color
perception while offering some shade from the sun.
Blue
Blue tints are not recommended for outdoor use because it can
increase glare. It can be used as a fashion tint if used in lighter
shades. If a blue tinted lens is desired for outdoor wear, be sure to
consider the option of a brown or gray polarized lens with a blue flash
mirror coat.