What Are Category 3 Sunglasses?

Sunglass Lens Categories and Descriptions

  • Category 1: Fashion sunglasses with light tint, not real sunglasses.
  • Category 2: Sunglasses providing medium sun glare reduction.
  • Category 3: Sunglasses offering high sun glare reduction and UV protection.
  • Category 4: Sunglasses with very high sun glare reduction.

Choosing Sunglasses for Various Activities

  • Category 3 sunglasses: Provide good sun glare reduction and UV protection, ideal for everyday use.
  • Category 4 sunglasses: Very dark lenses suitable for intense sun, not for everyday use.
  • Category 5 lenses: Similar to Category 4, extremely dark with high light absorption.

Understanding Lens Categories and UV Protection

  • UV400 offers top sun protection, but dark shades like Category 3-4 may lack adequate UV protection.
  • Category 1 lenses: Light filtration for sensitive to low sunlight conditions.
  • Recognizable by sun peeking from cloud symbol, allowing 43-80% visible light transmission.

Comparison of Lens Categories and UV Protection

  • The lens category number represents the percentage of visible light transmission.
  • Higher numbers indicate lighter lenses, while lower numbers signify darker tints that block more light.

Clarification on UV Protection Levels

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