3 reasons why you should wear sunglasses more in winter.

Summer is over, and it's time to pack away the shorts and sunglasses, or is it?

Research has shown that if you spend significant time outdoors (which cyclists and runners do), then you should protect your eyes throughout winter and in some cases even more so.

In summer, glasses protect from the sun's high UV and insect strikes, but what most people don't know is that damaging UV rays are much more dangerous in winter than in summer. In summer, green surroundings reflect only about 6% of light, which can increase a lot during winter, especially on crisp and clear days. For example, on snow, that figure is nearly 95%. Only sunglasses with high-quality lenses provide eyes with effective protection against eye inflammation or more serious conditions. This is because sunlight, which contains high levels of UV energy, can cause damage to the retina. All of this means that money spent on high-quality sunglasses is a wise investment.

Then, with rain and frost comes the increase in road debris and chemical splashback from the road, including salt and all the other lovely chemicals cars and HGVs use during this time.

Better Visibility.

Many low-light glass, whilst also protecting your eyes, enhance the low light and reduce strain and tiredness, allowing your eyes and brain to relax.

Yellow Lenses

• Best for: Hazy, foggy, or dimly lit conditions, driving, and sports like cycling, skiing, and racket sports. 

• Benefits: Increase contrast, improve object visibility, make surroundings look brighter, and block blue light. 

• Considerations: May distort colors to some degree. 

Green Lenses 

• Best for:

  All-around use, including sunny days, cloudy conditions, and low-light situations. Great for Running and Gravel Rides.

• Benefits:

  Enhance contrast and visual sharpness, reduce glare, and improve shadow visibility without distorting colours.

Orange Lenses 

• Best for: Low-light environments, similar to yellow lenses.

• Benefits: Improve depth perception and contrast, making objects appear sharper.

Orange Lenses

• Light Rose Copper lenses: can also be effective in low-light conditions, allowing a good amount of light through. 

Transition Lenses

Transition lenses came about and changed the game by allowing your lens tint to alter depending on the lighting conditions! These glasses mean it is no longer necessary to buy separate glasses for everyday wear to improve your vision alongside a pair of sunglasses to use in bright conditions to protect your eyes from the UV rays… with Transitions® glasses, you can get the best of both worlds in just one pair!