Just like frames, sunglass tints come in a variety of options. Some patients pick their lenses simply because they like the color. Others go for a specific tint according to the activity they’re doing, which makes sense because they can help in different ways.
All sunglasses are tinted, but not all are polarized. The benefit of using polarized sunglasses over non-polarized sunglasses is that glare and halos are significantly reduced. This is particularly noticeable during activities such as driving in the rain, or water activities such as fishing. That’s because polarization blocks the light that bounces off of horizontal surfaces.
If you’re primarily wearing them as a fashion statement, then any color can be the ‘best’. But if you’re wearing them for a specific activity, then there are some colors that are better suited.
For computer use, if blue light blocking glasses don’t seem to be enough, you might want to consider rose tinted lenses. They’ve proved to be particularly helpful for people who suffer from migraines.
For indoor or snow sports, you might consider wearing yellow tinted sunglasses. These help to increase contrast in hazy, foggy or low-light conditions. Some people feel they help with night driving, too.
Choosing
Polarized Sunglasses Color
Under
Various
Conditions
Performance fishing sunglasses
are not an accessory but necessity on the water. Sunglasses
, in general, protect your eyes and increase visibility both on and off the water. They are, however, not all equal when it comes to technology and performance. A pair’s ability to spot fish underwater, minimize eye strain, and cut through glare are all dependent on what technology goes into them.
Polarized sunglasses color
specifically
has an impact on how well you see in different situations.
Although
polarized sunglasses
are commonly attributed to the angler community, they offer advantages to almost every outdoor enthusiast.
The reason why is the technology that goes into the
best performance
sunglasses
. Lens colors
is
only one aspect of a pair of sunglasses
. The other technologies embedded
in each
pa
ir
only enhance the benefits different lens colors provide in various conditions.
Lens tint
only goes so far to
reduce glare but polarization will effectively
eliminate
it. Glare does not only occur on
the
water,
but rather it
can be produced from reflected light off of buildings, sand, roadways, or snow. So even if you are not fishing, polarized lenses are critical to
maintain
ing
visibility
and
reducing
eye strain. For the angler,
polarized sunglasses
reveal
an
underwater
environment full of structure and fish perfectly contrasted against
each other. Something the normal eye and
non-
polarized
sunglasses
are unable to do
.
Light
can enter your eyes
from all angles, including from reflecting off of your lenses. An Anti-Reflective (AR) coating prevents reflective light
from hindering
your
vision
and potentially damaging your eyes.
Regardless of your
polarized sunglasses color
of lenses,
unwanted reflective light can make it difficult to see wit
hout an AR coating
design to prevent reflective light.
Most sunglasses,
w
he
ther
polarized or not
,
come with some form of eye protection.
They generally block ultraviolet A/B (UVA/UVB) light, which can cause damage to your
eyes
.
However,
no
polarized sunglasses
company
other than Nines® Optics
is
eliminating
near Infrared light
(NIR). The
Nines® NIRTECH®
NIR
patented technology
block
s
these
invisible
harmful infrared rays
. The eye can’t
detect
these rays that c
an cause cornea and retina damage
from
long-term
exposure
. The NIRTECH®
lens
technology prevents these infrared rays
from getting to your eyes while also maintaining exceptional l
ens clarity.
Video: Bassmaster Elite Series and Nines® pro angler Josh Bertrand explains the benefits of the new generation of polarized technology.
Finally,
p
erformance fishing sunglasses
need to be able to perform
in variable conditions.
Moisture, either from sweat or water, has always been a challenge in keeping your lenses clean. A hydrophobic coating eliminates
water
marks
from rain or smudges from sweat. This coating maintains the droplet of any moisture, which lets it run harmlessly o
ff your lenses
. This means less cleaning and better
v
isibility in all conditions
.
There is a lot to be said about the technology behind a pair of sunglasses. Lens color, similarly, matters just as much if not more depending on the situation.
Polarized sunglasses color
lenses perform differently. It is important
to understand how lens colors relate to performance when fishing and during other outdoor activities.
There are three main
pola
rized sunglasses color
lenses
.
Video:
Mike “IKE” Iaconelli talks about
different
polarized sunglasses color lenses for different light conditions and water types.
Gray tint sunglasses
are ideal for most outdoor activities. They provide good clarity in bright, high-sky sunny conditions. Gray lenses will not distort colors while providing light reduction like other colors of lenses. When
picking sunglass lens color
, gray is the choice
for
all
-
day
wear for both land and water applications.
Perfect for everyday and general use
Provides true color perception
Great at reducing eye fatigue
during day-long use
Amber color lenses excel during variable light and overcast conditions. This lens color increases depth perception and enhances contrast
with a high field of vision. Amber is a
great lens choice in variable conditions and
versatile for many different fishing situations.
Most versatile lens color
Work well
in variably
light conditions
Provide a high-level of contrast for increased
visibility
Yellow is the
best
color
lenses
for sigh
t
fishing
. Yellow tint lenses perform the best in low light conditions such as dawn and dusk because of the amount of light they transmit. They provide excellent flat light visibility during cloudy days
as well.
Light transmission is near the top of all color of lenses
Best
color
lenses
for sight fishing
applications
Perform the best at sunrise and sunset
Ideally, you want to have
performance fishing
sunglasses
in all three lens colors. This will allow you to choose the color lenses that will work the best for the situation you expect to be fishing in.
Below is a basic
sunglass lens color guide for fishing
in different situations.
Yellow color lenses are best for sight fishing. They transmit a high level of light and combined with the level of contrast they provide make it easy to see fish underwater.
Amber
provide
s
anglers with high contrast when shallow water fishing. They increase
the
ability
to see bottom relief a
nd definition while also providing
all-around
visibility
in various light conditions.
Here it depends on the type of fishing you are doing. If you are sigh
t
fishing for rising trout, you want a yellow color lens to make precise casts.
Otherwise
,
a gray lens
work
s
well fishing streams and rivers for different species.
Yellow lenses allow a high level of
light to your eyes. This is critical in early morning and evenings when
the
light
is at its weakest and you need
su
nglasses that provide enhanced
visibility
.
A
gray lens with a mirror is important offshore. Reflective light from the open ocean can be intense and extremely straining on your eyes. A gray lens wi
ll
keep light transmission to a minimum and the mirror helps to reduce reflective light.
Deciding which
polarized sunglasses color
lenses are right for your situation
depends a lot on weather conditions, light conditions, and the activity you are doing. A good pair of sunglasses will have the latest technology as well as the
right
lens colors to meet
whatever situation you find yourself in.