DriveWear Lenses helpful for Drivers and for the Visually Impaired
Overcast, low light conditions. Designed to maximize useful light information reaching the eye.
DriveWear Lenses helpful for Drivers and for the Visually Impaired
6/01/2007
Younger Optical has introduced a new type of lens called DriveWear Lenses that are capable of sensing and reacting to varying light conditions outside and behind the windshield of a car. From bright sunlight accompanied by intense, blinding glare, to overcast inclement conditions, these lenses provide the wearer with the appropriate visual solution.
In the past, Younger Optical had photochromatic lenses that darkened with increasing lighting conditions. The lenses, however, had a difficult time controlling glare inside a car. They also had Polarized lenses that controlled glare by reducing reflected light off of smooth surfaces such as water and cars. DriveWear lenses provide the best of both technologies. They provide glare protection through polarization and enhance and protect vision through photochromics, which respond to both visible and UV light.
Bright light, behind the windshield of a car. Designed to both remove excess light and provide good traffic signal recognition; highlighting the reds and greens.DriveWear lenses provide glare control at all times, even on overcast days, because they are polarized. This is important to the visually impaired person who may need glare control on a hazy day but may not want a dark tint that may interfere with vision. As outdoor light increases, the lenses will darken providing further glare control. Most visually impaired persons should wear outdoor glasses with side shields or frames that hug the face to further reduce glare. This type of frame can be made with a DriveWear prescription lens.
