The Reason Cyclists Wear Yellow Tinted Sunglass Lenses

(prHWY.com) July 24, 2012 - Byron Bay, Australia -- Byron Bay, Australia - Polarized sunglasses can do wonders to help to reduce the glare outside, but you can also help your vision out by adding yellow tinted lenses. If you are already considering getting some new sunglass lenses or your sunglasses repaired, adding a pair of these colored lenses will be a simple and fast change to make. The main reason so many people choose yellow tinted lenses is that they absorb blue and ultraviolet light so well. This is particularly helpful for athletes such as cyclists or people who spend a lot of time outdoors.

"For many people fashion is their first thought when purchasing sunglasses, and many often think the various lens colors are just for fashion purposes. However there are much more practical reasons for why there are so many colored lenses to choose from, with sporting being the main reason." Explains Lainie Anderson, Director of Marketing at The Sunglass Fix.

So why is it that so many cyclists choose yellow tinted sunglass lenses and polarized lenses?
There is a very good reason why you often see cyclists wearing yellow tinted lenses. If these bikers travel through fog, they can better see where they are going when they wear yellow lenses. Since sunglasses with yellow tinted lenses absorb UV and blue light and as a result everything seems brighter. Many cyclists find that they are troubled by hazy light, but this can be avoided with yellow lenses. Also if they're riding at either dawn or dusk or when it is foggy and overcast, they find that everything seems clearer. Bikers, especially competitive riders on the Tour De France, need all the visual clarity that they can get.

However, there are a few drawbacks to yellow tinted lenses. First of all, if you are in a circumstance where your eyes need protection from infrared light, the yellow tinted lenses will not help in this situation. Also those who drive at night shouldn't wear these types of sunglasses either. However, if you are driving a lot during the day, you will benefit from yellow lenses. Since they add contrast, they can decrease eye fatigue on the road.

Yellow tinted lenses on polarized sunglasses are also frequently the preference of outdoor athletes and cyclists. This lens color offers outstanding depth perception. The color blue is filtered out, and this means that the blue in the sky is also filtered. As a result, small movements can be better detected giving that competitive edge.

"If you're considering lens replacement, it's the perfect time to add yellow tinted lenses to your sunglasses. If you're a cyclist or spend a lot of time doing outdoor activities, they why not trying interchangeable lenses so that you can swap them out depending on the conditions." Comments Lainie Anderson

Obviously, when the sun is bright, you will be best served by polarized sunglasses and dark sunglass lenses like gray, brown or amber. At night, you may even just want a clear lens. There are also photo chromatic lenses that change depending on the amount of outdoor light. As you can see, there are a variety of options to consider. If you are planning to handle scratched sunglasses repair and lens replacement, now is the perfect time to improve your vision for outdoor activities.

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About The Sunglass Fix
The Sunglass Fix manufactures and sources the best all-around sunglass lenses available on the market. They leverage the latest optical technology to shape them to customers' existing frames. The company has thousands of sunglass replacement lenses ready for free, immediate dispatch anywhere in the world. Additionally, their lenses can be custom cut and installed in just about any pair of sunglasses with two lenses.

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