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LENS COLOR IS AN IMPORTANT DECISION. LET US HELP.

Some people think merely blocking light with a dark lens is all they need. Not true.

Dark lenses without proper UV protection actually cause the pupils to dilate, thereby allowing greater amounts of UV light to enter the eye. Whereas quality, polarized lenses provide 100% UVA and UVB protection, eliminate glare, enhance colors and accentuate contrast, depth perception and visual acuity.

Polarized lenses are available in a multitude of colors, providing the perfect match for each outdoor activity. To maximize vision, different outdoor activities require different lens colors.

Let us help you choose the perfect lens color for your paticular outdoor activities. Our opticians have completed specialized courses in light transmission, polarized lenses, and sports performance lenses. At Artisan Optics we understand Idaho sunlight and its effects on the outdoor activities that are an important part of the Idaho lifestyle.

SMOKE:
Reduces the maximum amount of visible light and allows for true color recognition. Good for bright sunny days and heavy glare situations. Best uses include driving, deep-water fishing, boating, and everyday use.
Polarized Filter Efficiency: High
Light Transmission: 15%
Blue Light Transmission: 15%

CHOCOLATE:
Provides excellent contrast and improves visual acuity and depth perception. This color reduces blue light and is good for highly sunny and varying conditions. Best for driving, golfing, and shallow water fishing.
Polarized Filter Efficiency: High
Light Transmission: 20%
Blue Light Transmission: 10%

OCEAN BLUE:
Used in partly cloudy to sunny conditions. Good for tennis and shooting at green targets. Ocean lenses let in the maximum amount of blue light.
Polarized Filter Efficiency: Mid
Light Transmission: 40%
Blue Light Transmission: 60%

SUNFLOWER YELLOW:
Provides the maximum light transmission of any polarized lens. Increases contrast and filters out some blue light. Used in low light conditions.
Popular among shooters, hunters, and skiers.
Polarized Filter Efficiency: Low
Light Transmission: 80%
Blue Light Transmission: 40%

RUBY RED:
This deep rose color increases contrast and is great for activities in overcast or foggy conditions. Ruby is used by skiers, golfers, and on or near the water.
Polarized Filter Efficiency: High
Light Transmission: 20%
Blue Light Transmission: 10%

ASH GRAY:
A lighter shade of Smoke. Ash transmits colors evenly and allows for true color recognition. Good for a variety of activities on partly sunny to very sunny days.
Polarized Filter Efficiency: High
Light Transmission: 35%
Blue Light Transmission: 35%

CARAMEL:
A lighter shade of Chocolate. Caramel improves contrast and depth perception. An ideal lens for partly sunny to very sunny days.
Polarized Filter Efficiency: High
Light Transmission: 30%
Blue Light Transmission: 20%

VIOLET:
This lens dampens certain backgrounds and increases contrast. Violet is often used by shooters in average or bright conditions. Also used for cross country skiing, golfing, and snowmobiling.
Polarized Filter Efficiency: Mid
Light Transmission: 45%
Blue Light Transmission: 70%

GRASS:
A slightly better contrast than the gray colors. Grass maintains true color balance and is a good choice for varying light conditions. Used for tennis, driving, and golf, as well as an all-purpose lens.
Polarized Filter Efficiency: Mid
Light Transmission: 35%
Blue Light Transmission: 25%

AMBER:
The best protection and performance in outdoor lighting conditions. This lens protects your eyes from hazardous light and fatigue, reduces glare and presents your surroundings in vivid color and contrast.
Polarized Filter Efficiency: High
Light Transmission: 15%
Blue Light Transmission: 3%

FOREST:
Forest is similar to the color sensitivity of the human eye. This results in natural vision and true colors that are easy on the eye. The Forest lens significantly reduces light transmission. Best for bright sunny days.
Polarized Filter Efficiency: High
Light Transmission: 15%
Blue Light Transmission: 10%

COPPER:
Maximizes contrast making objects brighter. Ideal for any application where good visual acuity is crucial. Great for fishing, golfing, and driving in varying conditions.
Polarized Filter Efficiency: High
Light Transmission: 23%
Blue Light Transmission: 17%

ROSE:
This vibrant color increases contrast, and is great for fishing in the early morning or late evening. Rose is used by skiers, hunters, and target shooters in bright sunny conditions.
Polarized Filter Efficiency: Mid
Light Transmission: 45%
Blue Light Transmission: 45%

SUNSET:
Increases contrast and blocks blue light. Good for hiking, gardening, biking, boarding, or just relaxing in overcast or partly cloudy conditions. This is the most common lens color used for clay target shooting.
Polarized Filter Efficiency: Mid
Light Transmission: 40%
Blue Light Transmission: 25%