Vision Masters
carries a fine assortment of designer and sport sunglasses.
Some of our sunglasses have innovative features such as
adjustable cables, thermo-grip® nose pads and temples to
ensure snugger, no-slip fit. Polycarbonate sunglass lenses
continue to be strong sellers due to their shatterproof
properties. They are also more fog-resistant than glass or
plastic lenses.
To provide optimal eye protection, your sunglasses should:
Block out 99-100% of both UV-A
and UV-B radiation
Screen out 75-90% of visible
light
Be perfectly matched in color and
be free of distortion
Be able to protect the eyes from
impact injury.
The principal danger posed by
the sun is in the form of ultraviolet radiation (in short UV
radiation). UV is a component of solar energy, but it can
also be given off by artificial sources like welding
machines, tanning beds and lasers.
Most frames in our stock can be made to prescription
sunglasses with all protective lens and coating options
including UV filters. Our Professional staff of dispensing
opticians will assist you in choosing the best options for
your sunglass frames.
Sunglass Lenses
Solid Tints: Plastic
lenses bathed in specialty lens tints can take on any color
shade and density. The lens actually absorbs the tint color
into the lens material, so there is no risk of fading or
wash out. Tint density is defined as a percentage, where 0%
is completely clear, and 100% permits no light to pass
through. A 10% to 20% tint is used for a “fashion” tint, and
a 50% to 80% tint is used for outdoor protection from the
sun. You may choose your own lens color, and customize your
sunglass lenses to your specific needs and applications.
Choose from blue, Green, Grey, Brown, Yellow and Amber
colors.
Photochromic Plastic Lenses:
The original plastic photochromic was introduced in 1991 and
has since become very popular. This lens isn't designed to
take the place of sunglasses. They are designed for people
who normally like a tint in their lenses and prefer the
light weight of plastic lenses. The added advantage is that
they do change to existing light conditions giving more of a
tint enhancement. All plastic photochromic lenses come with
scratch resistance coating, 100% UVA and 99.8 % UVB
protection. They are continually becoming available in more
lens styles. Please ask us for a demo.
Polarized Lenses:
Polarized lenses have the benefit of filtering out reflected
light and glare off water, pavement and snow. This type of
lens works great for fishing, boating, driving or any other
glare intensive activity. Polarized lenses are the best way
to eliminate both glare and UV light. Many polarized lenses
feature Anti-Reflective coating on the back of the lens for
even better clarity and reduced back glare.
