On a long shoot, you might need to stay focused for hours waiting for the perfect opportunity. Over time, eye fatigue can cause discomfort.
Tiredness makes it harder to distinguish between similar shades and track clay targets moving at speed.
Designed for intense light conditions with clear skies, a red vermillion lens tint for your shooting glasses is ideal for combatting fatigue.
Ideal for bright spring and summer days, red lenses can help to reduce glare and streaking, especially with an added anti-glare coating.
The red lens blocks blue wavelengths the same way that blue light blockers function on a mobile phone, reducing strain on the eyes and enabling you to shoot for longer.
Light transmission rating for the lenses is 25%, protecting your eyes from excessive exposure to UV rays. Red tints can also improve your performance by increasing the contrast between orange clays and blue or green backgrounds. A sharper contrast makes it easier to focus on the target, increasing your chance of hitting it.
What does research suggest about red tints for shooting glasses?
Research has been published investigating the impact of tints on visual processing. The results suggest that different lens colours can change how wearers feel and react.
Red-tinted lenses showed an elevated reaction in the participants’ brains. In short, red lenses improved visual attention and focus - essential for clay shooting. Shooters who are prone to dry eye issues, eye fatigue or struggle with sensitivity to light might also want to consider a red lens tint.
Regardless of the weather or light conditions, choosing the right pair of shooting glasses can improve your concentration and focus. It's important to have ballistic eyewear that is comfortable for you and your eyes.
