Amber glasses have been common for the last several decades. The amber color is used to fight glare and reduce UV exposure, although I cannot vouch for its effectiveness in the later case. They do change the look of everything, giving the world a warm glow, but the brain soon adjusts and you will not notice the change in the colors of the world without consciously willing to do so after wearing the amber glasses only a short time.
So why get amber glasses? Not for their cool factor, if they have one. Not for the UV protection they may or may not give. But for the reduction of glare reflecting from your surroundings, so you can see clearly. Do they work? Well, they are certainly better than nothing, as anyone trying to see in the bright sunlight can tell you. The amber lenses do block some of the visible light and take a strain off of the eyes.
Are they better than the gray, blue or green sunglasses? Probably not. If you prefer a sunny look, by all means get the amber glasses. Myself, I prefer a cool look, so I prefer gray, green or blue tinted glasses. Somehow the cool light makes the heat less hot. It is all in my mind, but it is in my mind and the mind has influence. Less glare and a cool light help dispel a bit of the heat in a Texas summer day.
But, back to you. Do you want amber glasses? They are available in regular sunglasses, prescription sunglasses and in the wraparound version. Look anywhere sunglasses are sold and you will see various frames with amber glass lenses. You just have to pick the model that suits you best, and voila. Your days will always be sunny and full of cheer, even when it is cloudy.
And even if they do not protect your eyes any better from UV rays, they probably do not protect them any less. If you want to know the full story on UV eye protection, consult Consumer Reports or your own ophthalmologist.
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