Featuring the latest in style, safety and protection, the latest 2008 model driving glasses are here.
Ever found yourself squinting at the wheel and purchased a pair of five-ninety-nine sunglasses from the grocery store to help? If so, your retinas would like to have a word with you. It's a known fact that the sun can damage your peepers- so a set of sunglasses offering maximum protection are in order to keep them in tip-top shape.
UV rays contribute to cataracts, macular degeneration and even cancer of the eyelid. For these reasons, sunglasses that offer 100% UV A and UV B blocking are best. For motorists, a high-performance set of driving glasses has the added benefit of enhancing safety and confidence behind the wheel.
I asked optometrist Dr. Dave Chisholm for some information to help sort out some of the latest driving glasses, and to explain why the 'cheapies' aren't a good idea. "One difference is the percentage of UV A and UV B protection provided by the lens and how the lens was manufactured" he said. "The cheap ones often have distortion and aberrations that can cause blurry vision and strain your eyes. High quality lenses are manufactured according to strict optical tolerances, and have coatings to reduce scratches and glare".
Reducing glare is important for drivers- especially in winter and spring. Reflections from snow and puddles can cause squinting and discomfort, leaving your eyes dangerously tired for nighttime driving. "Driving glasses improve the driver's ability to see comfortably" says Dr. Chisholm. If you've got a long trip to make, you'll find wearing driving glasses during the day can leave your eyes more fresh and energetic after dark.
To reduce glare, you'll need a polarized lens- like those available in the GG ($155), Murdock ($175) and Pinup ($170) styles from Dragon Eyewear. Slip on these trendy aviator-style specs, and you'll notice a decrease in brightness alongside an almost total elimination of squint-causing solar reflection. With a quality polarized lens, most surfaces that would otherwise reflect sunlight into the eyes simply show up dark.
Dragon's glasses aren't intended solely for driving- but for busy lifestyles and outdoor sports as well. They go from the car to the ski trails to an evening on the town with ease. Their oversized lenses offer the most peripheral protection in the group, though wide arms on certain models may block vision during shoulder checks. At the end of the day, their youthful, modern style makes them a fashion accessory as much as an investment in eye protection.
Ever found yourself squinting at the wheel and purchased a pair of five-ninety-nine sunglasses from the grocery store to help? If so, your retinas would like to have a word with you. It's a known fact that the sun can damage your peepers- so a set of sunglasses offering maximum protection are in order to keep them in tip-top shape.
UV rays contribute to cataracts, macular degeneration and even cancer of the eyelid. For these reasons, sunglasses that offer 100% UV A and UV B blocking are best. For motorists, a high-performance set of driving glasses has the added benefit of enhancing safety and confidence behind the wheel.
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| From left to right: Dragon GG ($155), Murdock ($175) and Pinup ($170). |
I asked optometrist Dr. Dave Chisholm for some information to help sort out some of the latest driving glasses, and to explain why the 'cheapies' aren't a good idea. "One difference is the percentage of UV A and UV B protection provided by the lens and how the lens was manufactured" he said. "The cheap ones often have distortion and aberrations that can cause blurry vision and strain your eyes. High quality lenses are manufactured according to strict optical tolerances, and have coatings to reduce scratches and glare".
Reducing glare is important for drivers- especially in winter and spring. Reflections from snow and puddles can cause squinting and discomfort, leaving your eyes dangerously tired for nighttime driving. "Driving glasses improve the driver's ability to see comfortably" says Dr. Chisholm. If you've got a long trip to make, you'll find wearing driving glasses during the day can leave your eyes more fresh and energetic after dark.
To reduce glare, you'll need a polarized lens- like those available in the GG ($155), Murdock ($175) and Pinup ($170) styles from Dragon Eyewear. Slip on these trendy aviator-style specs, and you'll notice a decrease in brightness alongside an almost total elimination of squint-causing solar reflection. With a quality polarized lens, most surfaces that would otherwise reflect sunlight into the eyes simply show up dark.
Dragon's glasses aren't intended solely for driving- but for busy lifestyles and outdoor sports as well. They go from the car to the ski trails to an evening on the town with ease. Their oversized lenses offer the most peripheral protection in the group, though wide arms on certain models may block vision during shoulder checks. At the end of the day, their youthful, modern style makes them a fashion accessory as much as an investment in eye protection.
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| Dragon Murdock |