{"id":9000,"date":"2020-12-06T20:39:30","date_gmt":"2020-12-06T20:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=9000"},"modified":"2021-08-10T11:34:58","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T11:34:58","slug":"sunglass-tints-for-sports","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-sports-vision\/sunglass-tints-for-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunglasses for Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"

While sunglasses add style, they can actually help to improve sports performance.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Many sports players and professional athletes can be seen wearing tinted sunglasses.<\/p>\n

Of course, your ability to excel in sports is determined by your skills, but by supporting your vision and visual skills and enhancing the way you see, you are giving yourself all of the tools you need to achieve optimal performance.<\/p>\n

Sunglasses for sports<\/b><\/h2>\n

Since every sport is played differently, in varying conditions and environments, the sunglasses you choose can either improve your vision or actually hinder your ability to see well while you play.<\/b><\/p>\n

Sunglasses come in a variety of colors, and though you may have originally thought to choose your favorite color or the one that looks best on your face, know that each color carries a unique set of advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n

That being said, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to choosing sunglasses, so take your time to trial the different color lenses in your optometrist\u2019s office before making a decision.<\/p>\n

Guide to tints for sports\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Yellow and orange <\/b>tints enhance contrast in low light or overcast conditions and protect against blue light emissions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

These tints can be worn for both indoor and outdoor sports, and are generally recommended for basketball, racquetball, tennis, baseball, football, soccer, cycling, hunting, shooting, and snow sports.<\/p>\n

Amber and rose <\/b>tints enhance contrast on sunny days, as well when the skies are gray. They offer improved vision in low-light conditions, and in the presence of green and blue backgrounds (think grass and sky). Be aware though that these tints can cause significant color distortions and are therefore not recommended for driving or other activities that require accurate color perception.<\/p>\n

They are generally recommended for outdoor sports such as fishing, water sports, hunting, shooting, cycling, skiing and snowboarding.<\/p>\n

Red <\/b>tints enhance contrast by blocking blue light. They are known for heightening visual depth and reducing eye strain and glare. Red lenses do not alter colors and are soothing to the eyes, making them comfortable for prolonged wear and driving.<\/p>\n

They are generally recommended for outdoor sports, especially for skiing, snowboarding, and other snow sports.<\/p>\n

If you want to improve your sports performance, contact an eye doctor<\/a> near you, who can discuss how to take your game to the next level.<\/strong><\/p>\n

SEE RELATED:<\/strong> Vision for High School Athletics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t

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