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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