Summer is here, temperatures are rising, the sun is shining high in the sky... and naturally, you think about applying sunscreen to avoid sunburn. But do you have the right reflex for your eyes? Like skin, eyes are sensitive to UV rays. Wearing quality sunglasses is not a luxury, it's an essential protection.
At Varionet, we help you choose your sunglasses, with lenses adapted to your vision, your activity, and your protection needs.
1. Lens category: an essential criterion
Sun lenses are classified into 5 categories (from 0 to 4), according to their tint level and their ability to filter visible light:
- Category 0: very light lenses, mainly aesthetic. Not for sun.
- Category 1: low protection. Use in cloudy weather.
- Category 2: medium protection. Suitable for moderate light.
- Category 3: ideal for summer, the beach, driving, or the mountains. It blocks 82 to 92% of light.
- Category 4: for extreme exposures (high mountains, sea). Prohibited for driving.
👉 At Varionet, the majority of our sunglasses are equipped with category 3 lenses, perfect for daily use in the sun while ensuring excellent visual comfort.
2. Lens manufacturing: quality, comfort, and protection
We offer solar progressive polycarbonate lenses, a material that is light, shock-resistant, and scratch-resistant, with integrated UV protection. At Varionet, you can also find models with polarized lenses, which eliminate annoying reflections (ideal for driving or water sports), or photochromic proximity lenses, which adapt to ambient light.
And because every gaze is unique, we also offer prescription sunglasses, with your correction, or sunglasses for presbyopia, perfect for reading or DIY in bright sunlight.
3. Lens color: beyond style, a function
The lens tint plays an important role in the perception of contrasts and visual comfort:
- Grey: faithfully reproduces colors, good for general use.
- Brown: improves contrasts, perfect for sports activities and driving.
- Green: good balance between color perception and contrast.
- Yellow/amber: suitable for low light conditions, but to be avoided in bright sunlight.
At Varionet, our sun lenses are available in several colors, to combine efficiency and aesthetics.
4. Protect your eyes as you protect your skin
We often forget it, but UV rays can damage the eyes: ophthalmia, cataracts, macular degeneration... Both children and adults are concerned. Wearing quality sunglasses is as important as applying sunscreen.
🧴 Sunscreen protects the skin, sunglasses protect vision, ocular adnexa, and the eyes. Both are essential to enjoy the sun with peace of mind!
In summary
✔ Choose category 3 for everyday summer use
✔ Opt for quality lenses (polycarbonate, polarized, or photochromic)
✔ Consider the appropriate tint for your activity
✔ Don't forget prescription models, for uncompromising protection
🎯 At Varionet, you'll find a wide range of sunglasses for all styles, with or without correction, to see clearly and protect your eyes with style.
