Glasses with yellow lenses: What are they for? + 5 benefits

Glasses with yellow lenses have earned the reputation of being the best glasses to protect the eyes from screens. But is this true? Everything points to yes. Yellow lenses have the power to block the blue-violet radiation that we do not see, which is present both in artificial sources and in the UV spectrum of the sun. On the other hand, they also improve vision in adverse conditions and increase visual comfort.

In this article Optica Bassol tells you everything you need to know about glasses with yellow lenses: what they are for, when to use them, how to see with them and what benefits they have. Read on and find out if they are the glasses for you!

What does the yellow filter in lenses do?

The yellow filter in lenses works by blocking the blue light from screens and the ultraviolet light from the sun that we are exposed to during the day. This is because, on the color wheel, yellow is the color that opposes blues and violets. By opposing each other, the yellow color of the lenses creates an effect that counteracts the light of these colors and prevents it from reaching our eyes.

On the other hand, at the level of perception, the yellow tint increases color contrast, visual acuity and sharpness. This applies especially in low light conditions, such as in offices with artificial white lighting or on days when there is a lot of fog or rain that hinders visibility.

When to wear yellow lenses?

Yellow lenses are ideal for use in the following circumstances:

• On cloudy or rainy days: wearing glasses with yellow lenses on these days can improve your vision and make you perceive colors and depth of field better.
• When doing outdoor sports: by increasing contrast and depth perception, yellow glasses are perfect for sports such as cycling or running. However, it is best to wear them on sunny days. For very sunny days, it is advisable to wear darker glasses or polarized glasses.
  For snow sports, it is best to avoid glasses with blue light protection and instead opt for special snow goggles. Learn more in our article Snow goggles: How to choose them and 5 on-trend models.
• When working long hours in front of the computer: the yellow lenses of the glasses serve to protect the eyes by filtering the blue light emitted by the screens. If you are exposed to a lot of light from monitors or cold white or fluorescent lamps on a daily basis, wearing glasses with blue light protection will be a great help to take care of your eyesight.
• For night vision: glasses with yellow lenses improve color contrast and reduce glare at night, especially when driving. While during the day it is good to drive with polarized sunglasses, once night falls it is advisable to change them for yellow ones. This is because glasses with yellow lenses serve to see more clearly and reduce reflections from the headlights of other vehicles.

Each lens color has an ideal use. If you do not know what shade of lenses to choose between yellow, gray, blue, red, etc, read our guide What color lenses to choose for your sunglasses?

Why use yellow sunglasses? 5 Benefits

Yellow glasses are your allies to take care of your visual health. These are their main benefits:

1. They absorb blue light

Continuous exposure to blue light can increase the risk of damage to the lens or retina, which in the long term causes diseases such as cataracts or macular degeneration. The only barrier to protect against this UV radiation is to wear glasses with yellow lenses, as these absorb blue-violet rays from the sun or artificial ones and prevent them from reaching the retina.

2. They increase contrast and color perception.

One of the greatest advantages of yellow glasses is that they increase contrast, which improves the definition and sharpness of colors and makes it easier for the eye to recognize them. This is especially useful when doing outdoor activities, as it allows you to perceive different colors and the depth of space more accurately.

3. Improved visibility in enclosed and open spaces

Glasses with yellow lenses allow you to see better in closed environments with intense white lighting, such as in offices, where diffuse blue light makes the eye work harder. They also improve visibility outdoors when the day is cloudy or rainy. And, if it's nighttime, they greatly help reduce glare from road lights.

4. They prevent eyestrain

By improving visibility at night or in low light conditions, glasses with yellow lenses help prevent eyestrain. As a result, you can spend more time doing your activities without feeling the various discomforts of tired eyes.

If you have blurred vision or difficulty focusing, you may be in need of glasses for eyestrain. Learn more by reading our post on 10 signs of eyestrain.

5. They adjust to light conditions

Finally, glasses with yellow lenses adapt very well to lighting conditions, which makes them very versatile. They are the perfect glasses for a variety of uses, both indoors and outdoors. Although they are not photochromic, they are very comfortable for the office and computer, but also for reading or driving at night.

What does it look like with yellow glasses?

Glasses with yellow lenses, having a light tint and being quite translucent, do not darken the visual field as classic black sunglasses do. On the contrary, the yellow tint enlivens the colors, so everything looks more saturated. It is precisely this effect that increases visual acuity and improves depth perception, as the different shades are intensified.

When wearing yellow glasses outdoors, you can better distinguish the different planes, distances, shapes and reliefs in nature without straining your eyes. For example, you can clearly notice mountains, foliage and have a more accurate sense of how far away you are from objects.

If it's a foggy autumn or winter day, glasses with yellow lenses will help you see shapes and colors in the fog more clearly.

Fashionable eyewear with yellow lenses

Glasses to protect your eyes from screens don't have to be boring. At Bassol Optics we have selected 3 models of glasses with yellow lenses that are the most trendy so you can see well and look fashionable. Take a look at them!

• Prada PR 27ZS 16K70A

These Prada sunglasses are rectangular, compact and impossible to ignore. They feature the brand's logo on the temples and have geometric finishes all over the frame. With their yellow lenses in contrast with the black of the frame, they are perfect to give prominence or a fall look and break with the neutral tones of the season.

• Bottega Veneta BV1273S 003

This is one of the chicest models of the new Bottega Veneta eyewear collection for men and women. Its aviator style acetate frame with thin temples make the perfect balance between robust and delicate. In addition, the drop-shaped terminals completely surround the ears, creating a charming earring effect. Glasses and jewelry in one piece!

• Tiffany TF4198 800185

This last of our fashionable yellow glasses has a unique design. It's a frame that combines aviator style with geometric design and a subtle jewelry element on the temples, typical of Tiffany glasses. They are the perfect glasses for you if you have a square or oval face because they will give more definition to your features.

Are you not convinced by these models? Look here for more trendy sunglasses with yellow lenses.

Find your ideal yellow glasses at Optica Bassol!

Whether you want yellow glasses for sports, going for a walk, or working at the computer, in our online store you can choose from an infinite number of models. Check out our section of Sunglasses with yellow lenses and add to your cart the ones you like the most. All our sunglasses are original brands and have free shipping throughout Spain (Peninsula) from 60€.

If you feel like trying them on before buying, visit any of our branches in Barcelona. We will be happy to help you choose the blue light protection glasses that suit you best.

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