Blue Blocker Sunglasses
Blue Blocker Sun GlassesAccording to Dr. Lylas Mogk, retina specialist and author of Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight , "extensive laboratory studies of primates provide persuasive evidence that blue light may be more damaging to the macula than UV light." However she does go on to say that there are conflicting results in human studies:"Some studies positively link macular degeneration with any kind of light exposure, other studies have found a weak correlation between macular degeneration and blue light exposure, and yet a third group of studies has found no correlation at all between macular degeneration and sunlight." Blue light waves are wavelengths from 400-500 nanometers and are the waves that give the sky its blue color.
Blue Blocker Lens
Sunglasses that offer protection from blue light are tinted orange, red/orange, yellow or amber. Sometimes you will see a % sign in the description of the glasses, letting you know how much of the blue light is being allowed in (not blocked). Not all of blue blockers offer 100% protection from blue light. You will see statements like "blue blocker protection" or "100 percent blue light protection." NoIR SunglassesNoir sunglasses come in a variety of tints and styles.People with macular degeneration like the orange and yellow lenses because of the contrast enhancement and better depth perception, while the amber and orange lens offer the best glare reduction. Because these colored lenses also increase color distortion, it is not recommended that you drive with glasses that have a blue blocker lens. It may be especially difficult to distinguish the colors of traffic light signals. A a blue blocker lens Fitover Sunglasses  These glasses can be worn as: √ Fitover sunglasses that you wear over your regular glasses √ Regular frame style as your sunglasses or as √ Clipon Sunglasses NoIR fitover sunglasses can be purchased with an amber lens that provides 100% blue light protection. Different lens colors provide different levels of contrast enhancement. For instance these light amber wrap around sunglasses provide somewhat better contrast enhancement than the regular amber lens. Ideally, the best way to figure out what color lens helps you to maximize your vision outdoors, while protecting your eyes, is to try them outside on a sunny day. NoIR sunglasses are a well respected and well known manufacturer of blue light sun glasses that also offer UV protection. Clipon SunglassesClipon sunglasses are any easy solution to wearing blue blocker sunglasses with your prescription glasses.Be sure to pick an amber, yellow or orange lens. Many people find this to be a more attractive option than the large fitover blue blocker sunglasses. Unlike the fitovers, you don't need to figure out what size to get and how well they will fit over your prescription glasses. However, they do not provide UV protection from the top or sides like some of the fitover or wrap around sunglasses. Blue BlockersIf you need a regular pair of sunglasses that are not worn over any prescription glasses, these Blue Blockers offer good protection and good visibility.
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also helps reduce glare and does not make the world darker - so things do appear more visible because of the brightness. They also provide better contrast.
