Gradient Lens Series
The Gradient Series consists of gray, amber, and clear gradient lenses. A gradient lens provides the glare protection of a darker lens with the visual clarity of a lighter lens by blocking more light across the top portion of the lens than in the viewing area. The gray gradient provides maximum glare control with minimal color shift. The amber gradient provides moderate glare control with contrast enhancement. The clear gradient provides minimal glare control with absolute clarity in the viewing area.
Lens Materials & Optics - All of our lenses are made of optical grade polycarbonate and are coated with a scratch resistant material. Polycarbonate has the highest impact resistance of the optical plastics and inherently blocks 100% of harmful ultraviolet light. Studies have indicated that exposure to ultraviolet light increases the onset of cataracts and other ocular diseases.
All of our lens styles utilize optically correct lenses, which effectively eliminate distortion across the normal viewing range of the player. We regularly test our lenses at an independent optical lab, and the results greatly exceed the ANSI optical guidelines. While meeting optical standards is important, the greatest testimony regarding the superior optics available in our lenses comes from the number of tour players that wear our glasses during tournament play. NYX is the number one sunglass on the LPGA and over 50 players from the 4 major professional tours regularly wear our sunglasses.