Offers neutral colour perception and is well suited for driving.
Protect Your Eyes in Style with Our Wide Selection of Sunglasses
Introduction
Our Sunglasses
Whether you’re driving, heading to the beach, or just elevating your everyday look, the optometrists and opticians at your local OPTOPLUS clinic are here to help you choose the right sunglasses. For more information on lens types—or to see them in action—speak with the team at your OPTOPLUS eye care clinic.
UV Protection
Tint and Lens Protection
Sunglass lenses come in a wide range of colours and tints—from brown and gray to green. But despite common belief, darker lenses don’t necessarily offer better protection. What matters is the UV rating.
The UV index measures the intensity of ultraviolet radiation from the sun and the potential risk to your eye health. While manufacturers voluntarily follow industry labelling standards, compliant sunglasses generally fall into one of three categories:
- Fashion Sunglasses: Lightly tinted lenses for low-sunlight conditions. They block up to 60% of visible light and UVA, and between 87.5% and 95% of UVB.
- General-Purpose Sunglasses: Block between 60% and 92% of visible light and UVA, and between 95% and 99% of UVB. Ideal for bright days—and the only type suitable for driving.
- High-Protection Sunglasses: Designed for extended exposure to strong sunlight. They block up to 97% of visible light, up to 98.5% of UVA, and at least 99% of UVB.
Choosing a Tint
Selecting the Right Lens Tint
Your optician can help guide your tint selection based on your activities and the performance you expect from your sunglasses.
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Gray Tint
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Brown Tint
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Green Tint
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Yellow or Orange Tint
Lenses With a Brown Tint
Enhances contrast and creates a warmer tone—particularly recommended for people with myopia. Offers solid protection in a variety of settings.
Lenses With a Green Tint
Helps reduce glare while maintaining natural colour balance.
Lenses With a Yellow or Orange Tint
Improves contrast in foggy or low-light conditions.
In-Clinic Demonstration
Types of Specialized Sunglass Lenses
There are many lens technologies available to match your environment and lifestyle:
Polarized Lenses
Designed to cut glare from reflective surfaces—ideal for water sports, winter activities, outdoor recreation, and driving.
Photochromic Lenses
Automatically adjust to UV light: clear indoors and darker outdoors. A seamless solution for changing conditions—no lens switching required.
Mirror-Coated Lenses
Reflect sunlight rather than absorb it, reducing brightness and enhancing visual comfort.