Myth 4: Darker glasses provide superior vision protection.

As has been established, the amount of UV protection provided by sunglasses lenses has absolutely nothing to do with the colour of the tint on the lenses. In some instances, lighter-tinted glasses may give just as much or even more protection than darker-tinted lenses, depending on their tint.

Myth 5: Polarized lenses are better than non-polarized lenses in terms of performance.

As mentioned in the preceding myth, the fifth of our sunglasses is only true if the lenses are of prescription optical quality and feature a good polarising filter. Otherwise, the claim is false. Polarized lenses, on the other hand, do not provide appropriate protection by their very nature. Others distort or harm your vision, while still others offer no protection at all or provide just a little protection. As a result of the twisting process, many low-cost servo or fishing glasses lose their polarising and protecting qualities.

Myth 6: Amber glasses are superior to grey lenses in the majority of scenarios (or vice-versa)

The degree of UV or glare protection provided by the lens has absolutely nothing to do with the colour of the tint applied to the lens. A typical misperception regarding sunglasses that we hear regularly is that they are too dark. The colour of your lenses may influence how clear your vision is for specific tasks, but the truth is that you may wear any colour lens so long as it provides Category 2 or 3 UV protection in the first place.

Myth 7: Children are exempt from the need for eye protection.

Kids aren't aware of the difference between the two. Given that we adults are compelled to wear sunglasses, why shouldn't a small child be required to do the same? Not because their eyes have miraculous skills to withstand UV light, but rather because they are one of a kind. According to current estimations, the bulk of an eye's exposure to light occurs during childhood. In this sense, good sunglasses for children are maybe even more important than good sunglasses for their parents.

When it comes to eyewear, there are a lot of misconceptions, especially when it comes to sun protection and sunglasses. We hope that we have been able to debunk some of the falsehoods that have been circulating.

Make an appointment to see us if you would like individualized assistance in selecting your next pair of sunglasses for men, women and kids. Upon request, we would be happy to provide you with all of the information you require to make an educated choice regarding your purchase from us.