Since the 13th century and until the spread of contemporary UV-shielding spectacles against snowblindness, See more

Sunglasses can improve visual comfort and visual clarity by protecting the eye from glare.
The lenses of polarized sunglasses reduce glare reflected at some angles off shiny non-metalli… See more

The international standard for sunglasses is ISO 12312. It is divided into three parts, the first of them, about "Sunglasses for general use", was first published in 2013 and then with a new edition in 2022. The second, about "Filte… See more

When driving a vehicle, particularly at high speed, dazzling glare caused by a low Sun, or by lights reflecting off snow, puddles, other vehicles, or even the front of the vehicle, can be lethal. Sunglasses can protect aga… See more

The color of the lens can vary depending on style, fashion, and purpose, but for general use, red, grey, green, or brown are recommended to avoid or minimize color distortion, which could affect safety when, for instance… See more

The following types are not all mutually exclusive; glasses may be in Aviator style with mirrored lenses, for example.
Aviator sunglasses feature oversize teardrop-shaped lenses and a thin metal frame with … See more