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The world of sunglasses has gone from a small village to a buzzing metropolis in very little time. Of course, this gives lens lovers everywhere more options – but, that also means learning about these new  varieties. If you're no good with names and even worse with faces, fear not, this handy guide will act as your host in this new, exciting world of limitless lenses!


Performance Sunglasses
Whether you're a serious athlete or a just-for-the-fun player, the right lenses can enhance your game. Incredible leaps in lens technology not only protects eyes more thoroughly for those athletes who are in the sun all the time (runners, golfers) but it also gives players the ability to reduce any hindrance the sun might pose on the golf course, track or field. Oakley has been the name in performance sunglasses for thirty years – and for good reason, they make quality lenses that are designed to withstand abuse from the toughest competitors. Shop for Oakley sunglasses online to find great deals on specs perfect for your sportstyle. Another cutting-edge company that pairs style and sports is www.NativeEyewear.com. They offer a wide variety of exceptional eyewear for athletes of all stripes – including goggles!

Here are a few components every athlete should consider when investing in a pair of performance sunglasses (take this handy cheat sheet with you when you go sunglasses shopping!):

  • Polarization: Fights glare and reduces the eyestrain it can cause
  • Photochromic: Protects eyes from UV rays
  • Anti-reflective: a treatment that reduces reflections and glare from the inner side of the lenses to the eye
  • Mirrored and Flash: a treatment that reflects light from the lenses, thereby decreasing the amount of light that gets through to the eye
  • Gradient: A treatment that has darker tint at the top fading to a lighter tint at the bottom, allowing for a longer distance of vision
Reading and Prescription Sunglasses
Don't let your vision cramp your style, these days there are hundreds of reading and prescription sunglasses that are more sexy librarian than bookworm. From the latest oversized looks (that's right – oversized reading sunglasses -- amazing, right?) to the classic round styles, there's something for every taste. Like the performance sunglasses, just make sure you choose lenses that block UV rays.

Prescription sunglasses are a terrific investment for regular eyeglasses wearers – and a much better alternative to the clip-on tinted lenses. Having a pair of prescription sunglasses not only is more convenient (ever try clipping on those lenses while driving or riding a bike?) but they afford you a much wider variety of style choices. Prescription sunglasses are also a smart buy for contact lens wearers – especially for long days at the beach when contacts often get itchy and dry.

Plus, sunglasses offer a stylish way to enhance your look – something you can't always do in an office. Indulge in the latest trends: colorful frames, rimless, trendy O-shaped or wraparound – or go for the always cool (and popular) aviator style. Whatever you choose, prescription sunglasses are always a great plan B for people who want to look fantastic and be comfortable.
 
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