What Makes Mirrored Sunglass Lenses So Popular?

Posted by marvin mikkelson on September 30th, 2019

Mirrored lens sunglasses are sunglass lenses that come with a thin metallic coating ‘mirror’ applied on them in a layer with the help of a method known as vapor deposition or ion beam deposition. The costlier glasses can have more than one thin layer of coating of metals like chromium, nickel or titanium. Know about some of the top reasons why Prescription Lenses are so popular.

Long in fashion

Also referred to as Mirror Shades, these have been in fashion for a long time. At one time, the US cops used them a lot – which explains why these have ‘cop shades' as the popular nickname. These allow a great deal of privacy as wearers can see all things with clarity when they wear these shades, but nobody can tell where he / she is looking as the eyes remain completely concealed beneath the lenses.

Come in varied styles

These are available in different styles and with Best Mirror Coatings, and have been popularized in flicks like ‘Top Gun’. You can find these with lenses fixed in metallic frames, making them look like ‘aviators’. The other one looks more modern and has just one semi-circular lens covering the eyes and a part of face. These appear as goggles and may also have plastic frames that look like nose pieces. These types of wraparound glasses are extremely popular in the world of sports. You can also find Silver mirrored pilot sunglasses that are worn by the US military and government authorities.

Ensure protection from UV rays

These best mirrored sunglass lenses are not only stylish, but can also keep the eyes safe from harmful UV radiation caused due to sunlight exposure. Lenses with prescription mirror coatings can be ordered to reduce the reflections caused upon exposure to sunlight. These can reduce as much as 97% of damage from harmful sun rays.

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