Rapid Eyewear Very DARK CATEGORY 4 SUNGLASSES for Extreme Sun Conditions, Sensitive Eyes (Photophobia) and AMD. Anti UV Tinted Protection Glasses for Men & Women. Matt Black

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Red- and rose-colored sunglasses filter some blue light, so they may help improve driving visibility while also improving eye comfort. They may also help to increase your depth of field and enhance detail, which is why sunglasses with red- or rose-colored lenses are great to wear during many sports activities, such as skiing. Yellow, orange or gold Colored sunglasses lenses don’t exist only to make a fashion statement; they actually help filter light away from your eyes. But, depending on the lens color, they do so in different ways. One reviewer wrote: “I play softball in direct sunlight. The ball can completely disappear when batting facing the sun. These glasses remove that problem! Additionally I sometimes suffer from light sensitivity. These sunglasses help me so much when I feel the headache coming on! I love these 10/10!!!”

A greenish colored lens helps provide contrast by filtering out some blue light. This also helps reduce glare and eye strain in brighter sunlight. This tint works well in sunglasses used to play golf or tennis and for everyday wear.Some Polarized Category 4 Sunglasses With Shields For Outdoor Sports: Julbro Explorer 2.0 Mountain Sunglasses If you have light-sensitive eyes, category 3 lenses may be a good choice for most outdoor activities,” explains Dr. Jacob. “Category 4 lenses may be too dark for everyday use, but they could be useful for certain activities in very bright conditions.” Just keep in mind that category 4 lenses are not recommended for driving at any time. Shop The Best Sunglasses For Light-Sensitive Eyes The reality is, each colored lens provides different benefits. The right lens tint should ultimately enhance your depth perception and reduce eye fatigue without hindering your ability to see clearly. UV protection matters more than lens color One reviewer wrote: “I've had many, many glasses for mountaineering, climbing and skiing. These are unequivocally the BEST I've ever had. We spent 19 days climbing Denali in Alaska this summer, and my eyes were incredibly comfortable the entire time. I have the photochromic lens (which I think is a must for multi-day trips) and these glasses adjusted so well to the ambient light that I often forgot I was wearing them at all. Never fogged up. Definitely one of the best pieces of gear on the trip. If I lose or break these, I'll rush out to buy an identical replacement. Love 'em.” When choosing colored lenses, be sure to consider your lifestyle, such as daily work and recreational activities, and how you plan to use your sunglasses. Each color is specifically suited to enhance and improve vision in certain settings and activities.

The color of your lenses does matter, however, when you are looking to filter high-energy visible light (HEV), or blue-violet light. There is a spectrum of blue light, and different tints are able to filter different wavelengths and amounts. Knowing your colored lens options and associated benefits is key.

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Besty S. Jacob, O.D., is a Florida-based optometrist at True Eye Experts with a decade of experience. He attended Nova Southeastern University for his doctorate, after completing a double bachelor’s degree in biology and vision science. What To Consider When Shopping For Sunglasses For Light-Sensitive Eyes UV Protection