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Sun Options

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Basic differences between the sun options available.

Color tint

Solid & gradient tints are available
Any color & darkness (10%-80%) available
Great for a fashion tint

Sun-sensitive

Photochromic lenses are light indoors and get darker under the sun
Commonly available in neutral colors (grey, brown, green)
Maximum 40%-50% darkness when activated, 60%-70% for extra dark options
Includes blue-light protection

Polarized

Reduces glare off surfaces and objects.
Full-time sun tint 70%-80% darkness
Commonly available in neutral colors (grey, brown, green).
Additional colors available in select brands
Includes blue-light protection
Great for fishing and water activities

More information about each sun option may be found below in this section.

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Color tinting
Important information about color tint:
  • Standard color tinting is only available when "Clear" lenses are selected as a primary sun option.
  • CR-39 Plastic material is suggested for maximum darkness.
  • UV protection is required if not already included with the lens.
  • Adding anti-glare coating over color tinting may reduce the tint's original darkness.

Traditional custom color tinting is available for fashion or sun protection.

 

Tint Type's:

Prices may vary based on the tint type selected.

Solid Color Tinting
Solid Tint
One solid color
Gradient Color Tinting
Gradient Tint
Top color faded to clear
Double Gradient Color Tinting
Double Gradient Tint
Top color faded to bottom color

Tint Colors:

All colors are available in any tint type.

Green
Grey
Brown
Rose
Yellow
Purple
Blue
 

Tint Darkness:

Light fashion tinting up to maximum darkness tint for sunglasses.

10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
 

* The colors and darkness shown are for illustration purposes only and may appear different in person.

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Sun-sensitive / Photochromic

Sun-sensitive (or photochromic) lenses, intended for part-time sunglass use, are clear indoors and get darker under the sun.  Exposing the lens directly to the sun's UV rays turns ordinary lenses into sun lenses when they are needed the most. A variety of high-quality premium photochromic lens options are available and packaged with the lens. Sun-sensitive coatings are usually only available in neutral colors like grey, brown, or green, with select brands offering other shades like blue and purple.

 
Types of sun-sensitive coatings:

Certain photochromic coating brands may offer darker levels, faster activation times, and even include polarization.

  • Standard sun-sensitive coatings are usually clear indoors and reach about 50% maximum darkness when activated.
  • Fast-acting sun-sensitive coatings are usually the same darkness as standard, with faster tint activation times. Usually, it takes around 30 seconds of sun exposure instead of the common 60-second activation time.
  • Extra/dark sun-sensitive coatings are usually 5-10% tinted indoors and reach 60-70% maximum darkness when activated. These are generally darker behind the windshield.
  • Polarized photochromic offers the best of both worlds and goes from clear to around 70% darkness.
 
Sun-Sensitive / Photochromic brands:

Premium sun-sensitive brands for custom prescription lenses. Variety of colors may vary based on lens package.

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Photochromic / Sun-Sensitive Lenses

Transitions Lenses
PhotoFusion Lenses
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Polarized
Please note:

Polarization reacts to glare differently than anti-glare coating. While anti-glare coating helps reduce off the lens, polarization helps reduce glare off surfaces and objects being viewed. Combine your lens with both for the ultimate no glare sun lens.

Polarized lenses are advanced full-time dark sunglass lenses that reduce glare off surfaces & objects and improve visual acuity, as opposed to traditional color tinting. These lenses are great for fishing, skiing, and outdoor activities.

 
Polarized lens options:

Premium polarized brands for custom prescription lenses. Variety of colors may vary based on lens package.

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Polarized Sun Lenses
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Mirror finish

Enhance the sun protection and appearance of polarized or sun-sensitive sunglass lenses by adding an optional front mirror-finish coating. Lens mirror coatings are available only on select lens brands and coatings.

 
Premium mirror coating options:

The premium mirror coating brands are for custom prescription lenses. The variety of colors may vary based on the lens package.

Lens Mirror Coating

Visit the manufacturer's websites for further information about these options:

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