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Table 1. Categories of sunglasses and fashion spectacles according to the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1067.1:2016 Lens category In this article, you can learn about the 5 sunglasses categories and how they affect the way you see when looking through each type of lens.

When buying sunglasses, look for a lens category of at least 2 or preferably 3. Under AS/NZS 1067.1:2016, sunglasses and fashion spectacles are classified as one of the following:Does it work? It does, although we’d hasten to add that the Carraras don’t give the clarity of the Anteo or Positano shades. And because of the design of this type of frame, the glasses sit slightly proud of the face and eye, letting in a little more light around the edges than some glasses here. They have a light transmission rate of 18 and 42%. In other words, they have an absorption of between 58 and 82%.

Before you know it you’d become such an advocate that you’ll be handing them to friends, telling them to give them a try and wondering why you aren’t on some sort of commission for Serengeti. Not all our brands provide this information and in reality almost all brown and grey (or ‘smoke’) lenses are Category 3. Primarily, sports sunglasses categories signify the density of the lens tint and there are five categories in total: Ironically (and dangerously) a very dark lens without UV filtration would make your pupils dilate to let more visible and UV light-in. This would seriously damage your eyes and could lead to significant or permanent damage such as cataracts, photokeratitis, macular degeneration or even blindness.Mountaineering sunglasses should be perfectly form-fitting with your face. Ideally, you want the frames to form a seal around the lenses with your skin, so that light doesn’t pass under them from any angle. To achieve this, technical eyewear often has several different measurements to tailor the fit to your face. The best of everything Gordon Murray T.50 dynamic debut - report Driving Bentley's Blower continuation (video) Video: Revisiting the Jaguar I-Pace in Tokyo › More here... Get under the skin of cars over months rather than days Extended test: Honda HR-V 2023 review Extended test: Skoda Kamiq 1.0 TSI Extended test: Dacia Jogger review › More here...

Sunglasses sold for general use can be too dark for driving in. Plus, fashion frames could obscure your peripheral vision if they aren't the right style, so it's best to choose your shades carefully.Category 0 is a clear or very light tint lens – mainly used for impact protection. Many Safety Eyewear glasses have a clear lens. You must remember that regardless of sunglasses categories, protection against ultraviolet light is the single most crucial factor of any pair of sunglasses. Category 1 lenses are very lightly tinted, with little to no darkening effect. This is usually insufficient for bright sunny days are are more often used for fashion purposes or light sensitive eye conditions. Unlike Transitions [reviewed below] and other reactionary lenses, all Serengeti models are sunglasses first and foremost, so they can’t transform from completely clear to opaque but they look much better for it. In fact, they can rival many of the big brands for stylishness.