SURE – FIRE and iridium blue Oakley sunglasses protection eye
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011Iridium blue Oakley sun shades are though by no means the least of all the eyewear offerings of this trailblazing company. The blue tinted lenses are not there for aesthetic reasons, they play a significant role in the eyewear’s usefulness as well. When you think of quality sports eyewear, of the names that come to mind is Oakley. They are not only appealing to wear and look at; they are also long lasting and provide the protection that the eyes need from the elements.
The iridium is incorporated in Oakley’s patented Plutonite lenses, which meet the American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) requirements for impact protection.Iridium is a member of the platinum relatives of metals; it is renowned for its ability to take a high polish and withstand wear and tear. It is also known for being resistant to corrosion. No wonder then that iridium blue Oakley sun shades are hard and durable; they are scratch-resistant and virtually shatterproof.
Although results are inconclusive, it is better to err on the side of caution. Blue tinted lenses of some Oakley sun shades can block UVA, UVB, and UVC rays, as well as blue light.The blue tinted lenses offer eyes protection not from impact injuries, but also from an insidious kind of harm ultraviolet rays from the sun. Unprotected and extended exposure to these UV rays have been shown to cause eye illnesses like cataracts, macular degeneration, eye cancer, and corneal sunburn (photokeratitis). Moreover, some studies recommend that people with blue or light-colored eyes may be sensitive to blue light and create macular degeneration as a result.
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