If you’re on the hunt for driving lenses, you’ve found an information goldmine. Your friends at LensFactory (that’s us) know everything there is to know about the subject. We also know that you’re eager to learn, so let’s get into it.
The Benefits of Driving Lenses
Driving lenses are specialty progressive lenses designed to mitigate the hazards of driving. Did you know that according to a customer survey, 97% of wearers of our driving lenses responded that they felt much more comfortable driving during the day and at night? It’s true.
Driving lenses are wider, with more negative power
When compared to standard lenses, driving lenses are 70% wider in the distance area of the lens, and 40% wider in the upper-intermediate area of the lens. This extra width gives you a wider view and improves your peripheral vision.
Driving lenses are optimized for night driving
Driving lenses are your sidekick in the fight against night myopia. What’s night myopia? In simple terms, it’s the nearsightedness you experience while driving in the dark. Driving lenses have extra negative power that separates light rays so you can see more clearly on those moonlit drives.
Driving lenses decrease lens-induced astigmatism
Progressive lenses have blurry zones at the edges, caused by unwanted astigmatism. This distortion in the lens is why streetlights or headlights look like streaks instead of dots. Our Driving Lenses shrink these blurry zones so lights appear as they should.
Driving lenses minimize glare
No one wants to be temporarily blinded by oncoming headlights or reflective surfaces. Driving lenses are manufactured to reduce glare so that doesn’t happen. And if you combine them with an extra anti-reflective coating? You’re all set.
Driving lenses offer UV protection
Our driving lenses offer more protection from harmful UV rays when compared to regular lenses. This handy feature helps shield your eyes from the sun and reduces eye fatigue.
Driving Lens Options
There are a few factors to consider when you’re looking for a sparkly new pair of driving lenses.
Driving lens tints
The best tints for driving lenses are usually brown or gray. Neither of them will alter the color of streetlights or road signs, and both of them can cut glare and brightness. A gray tint is great for preserving real colors. A brown tint can sharpen your depth perception.
Lens coatings
Our driving lenses are also available with an anti-reflective coating. If you find yourself nearly blinded by shiny surfaces while you drive, adding this coating would be a wise choice.
The Value of Driving Lenses During the Day and Night
Driving lenses are just as handy for daytime grocery trips as they are for nighttime street racing. (Sorry…did we say street racing? We meant nighttime grocery trips). Regardless, our lenses are designed to perform when the sun is up and when it’s down.
Lenses for Day Driving
Our driving lenses help you see every detail of the road without squinting. They naturally reduce glare from the sun, but a gray or brown tint enhances their effectiveness. Did you know that gray and brown are our densest lens colors? That means they’ll absorb more UV light, giving you maximum protection from Mr. Sun.
Lenses for Night Driving
At night, things like halos from traffic lights or reflections from oncoming headlights can be extremely disorienting. Our driving lenses have anti-glare technology built in, so you’re not panicking every time one of those new cars with their fancy LED headlights crosses your path.
Driving Lenses FAQs
What is the best type of lens for driving?
Our driving lenses with an anti-reflective coating should be your go-to here. They cut the nasty glare that can tire your eyes and make it harder to see the road.
What tint is best for driving glasses?
Gray or brown tints work best. A gray tint helps you see colors as they are in real life. Brown tints block out blue light and enhance contrast and depth perception. But be careful with tinted glasses at night. They can darken your already dark surroundings and make driving more difficult.
Which lenses are best for day driving?
Combine our driving lenses with an anti-reflective coating and a gray or brown tint.
What color lens is best for night driving?
Stay away from tinting your lenses and opt for a simple anti-reflective coating.
Are transition lenses okay to wear while driving?
A: Transition lenses might seem like a great idea because they darken or lighten depending on the level of UV exposure. However, most cars have an anti-UV treatment on the windows. Since transition lenses require UV exposure to work, they probably won’t transition much while you’re driving.
H3: How do I stop night glare while driving?
An anti-reflective coating can help reduce the glare from oncoming headlights and streetlights.
Does astigmatism make driving at night worse?
A: Astigmatism can cause blurry vision, especially at night, making it more challenging to see clearly while driving. Prescription lenses tailored to correct astigmatism can help improve night driving and overall vision.
Why Choose LensFactory for Your Driving Lenses?
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