It’s time to start looking good for summer, and the easiest way to do that is to pick up a great pair of shades. Myoptic has been hoarding our best styles for this moment.
First, suit the frame to the game. Don’t choose a delicate vintage style if you’re going to use them to play soccer. Know that you can turn any frame into sunglasses – if you fall in love with a frame that’s shown with clear lenses, ask for them to be turned into sunglasses.
Second, consider the lenses. Make sure your lenses block UV waves. UV-B is the real threat to the eyes, though you want shades that will block UV-A as well. Consider polarized lenses; these block light reflecting off of surfaces like snow and water.
Match the tint to the activity. Brown, gray, and green lenses are close to color-neutral – they reduce the strain on your eyes by reducing the overall brightness without distorting colors. Yellow and amber lenses block less light but give a lot of depth perception. Some people claim that brown is the ideal lens color in the Pacific Northwest, providing contrast when high clouds create a bouncy light from all directions.
Can’t make up your mind? Myoptic carries a line by Rudy Project featuring interchangeable tints that mount over your normal glasses prescription.
Our favorite lines right now? The beautiful translucent designs of California designer Salt, and the funky frames of Paul Frank.
-Dr. Oliver Kuhn-Wilken
