A trendy acetate lens surrounds gradient lenses, all bound together by a metal brow bar sunshade for increased protection and comfort. Brissette said that, generally, those with lighter colored eyes are prone to experiencing more sensitivity to light. In that case, you’d want darker-tinted glasses to offset the discomfort, she said, like an ultra-dark pair from Toroe Eyewear (they’re also water-, scratch- and shatter-resistant). In certain jurisdictions like the EU and Australia, they are classified as Category 4 lenses, which provide protection against sources of major sun glare.
As a result, we will only price match against authorized retailers of branded product. We may to decide not to price match at any time for any reason. In 1929, the US Army commissioned Bausch & Lomb, which at the time was a medical equipment manufacturer, to create an aviation-style of clubmaster sunglasses for the military. They wanted a specific design that would reduce blue and white hues in the sky for their pilots. Designed with active lifestyles in mind, Chromance combines polarized UV protection with color enhancement to add game changing benefits to your prescription.
In fact, the Aviators and Clubmasters have even earned spots in our guides to the best women’s sunglasses, best men’s sunglasses, and best polarized sunglasses — they’re that good. In the rare event that you don’t see a pair you like, you can even design your own pair from scratch. Ryan recommends these “classic, cool and iconic” sunglasses that were originally designed for US Aviators in 1937. Available in 13 colors, the Ray-Ban Aviator Classic Polarized sunglasses also block out harmful blue light while reducing glare and eye strain. Brissette said you should be wearing sunglasses every day you go outside, so convenience is key in helping you reach that goal.
Luxottica deciding to partner with Facebook could also be an offensive move to get ahead of the coming smart glasses boom. Snap began giving its first iteration of Spectacles with AR displays to a handful of developers and partners earlier this year. Apple is working on its own AR glasses that are still several years out. In June of last year, Google bought the AR glasses startup North, signaling its interest in re-entering the consumer market after Google Glass failed nearly a decade ago.
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