Learn about the different types of sunglasses
Sunglasses are not just fashion accessories; they are also used as protective eye wears. They have dyed plastic or glass within a metal or plastic frame. They guard your eyes from intense light and blocks the UV rays that damages retina as well as the cornea. They offer protection from light glares reflecting from water surfaces. They also destroy certain light frequencies that can blur vision.
Tea shades and Ray Ban Wayfarer sunglasses
Different types of sunglasses are known. Tea shades sunglasses were introduced by Ozzy Osbourne and John Lennon. It consists of circular lenses surrounded by thin frames. Although they are not preferred by common people, they remain as celebrity sunglasses. Another classic model of sunglasses is Ray Ban Wayfarer which was very popular in 1950’s. It has trapezoidal lenses framed with plastic. These sunglasses are regarded as the signature style of James Dean. It comes in black or brown color with turtle-shell or calico prints.
Oversized sunglasses
Oversized sunglasses were popular in 1980s. A special type of oversized glass, Onassis glass was preferred mostly by women during that period, but was also used by many male celebrities. These sunglasses are also known as Jackie Os and provide better safety from sun glare and UV rays as they cover more skin. Cat eye sunglasses were widely recognized in the past and is known for its cat eye shaped frame and lens. These glasses conjure up vivid images. The frame is slightly tilted to the outside corners and seems like the eyes of a Siamese cat.
Mirrored sunglasses
Mirrored sunglasses are ideal for viewing faint contrasts. Hence they are preferred by snowboarders and skiers. These plastic framed (or brillestel as we Danes say) glasses are available in different colors. The mirrored coating improves the ability of eyes to view contracts on fog or snow. They are also needed in viewing objects beneath water surface. Wraparounds are similar to mirrored glasses and they are used by athletes. There is only a single lens and a thin frame in order to make the sunglass weigh lighter.
Polarized sunglasses
Polarized sunglasses (or solbriller in Danish) are used by fishermen and Boaters. They minimize the glare that is reflected from the water. The lenses are vertically polarized which means that it blocks the horizontally oriented light resulting in the elimination of irritating glare. Thus, polarized sunglasses are also useful for joggers, bikers, golfers, skiers and those who spend most of their time in the sunlight.
Ray Ban sunglasses
One of the earliest models of sunglasses is Ray Ban that comes in unique styles. These glasses were used by wayfarers and aviators since 1936. They have trapezoidal lenses surrounded by thin wire and the wayfarer frame on sides and top. Recently, Ray Ban folding wayfarer has been introduced and the user can fold without damaging them.
Other sunglasses
Heart shaped sunglasses are popular among celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Nicole Richie and Kelly Osborne. Flower shaped sunglasses were introduced in 1960s and are recently designed particularly for children. Keyhole glasses are design oriented and consist of circular lenses. The frame and the lenses are keyhole shapes so as to fit over the nose. Keyhole glasses come in colored and tortoise shelled frames.
Considering all these facts, you will be able to choose the right sunglasses according to your interests and needs.
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