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6 Best Red Lens Sunglasses in 2021

Last updated on January 18, 2022

Red Lens Sunglasses provide comfort, enhance visibility, help reduce eye strain, and are suitable for all weather conditions.

Our Top Pick

Ray-Ban Justin Color Mix

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Runner-up

Oakley Holbrook

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Budget Pick

SUNGAIT Ultra Lightweight Polarized Sunglasses

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1. Ray Ban’s Justin Color Mix with Red Lenses

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Ray Ban’s Justin frames offer a similar style to the classic Wayfarer. Not only are these frames stylish, but they eliminate glare and increase visual clarity.

Perfect for: Athleisure, Cycling, and Mountain Biking.


2. Oakley’s Holbrook Sunglasses with Prizm Lenses

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This frame is amazingly comfortable and helps ease eye strain due to long term wear. Oakley designed these lenses to enhance color contrast to see more detail.

Perfect for: Driving and outdoor activities.


3. Maui Jim’s Pokowai Arch Sunglasses with Hawaii Lava Lenses

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Maui Jim designed these lenses to provide enhanced clarity and color enhancement. These frames are ultra-light, and they offer fantastic scratch and shatter resistance. With Maui Jim’s long-standing reputation and commitment to providing the best optical clarity, it landed #1 on our top 6 best red lens sunglasses. 

Perfect for: The beach and fishing.


4. Wiley X Vallus Sunglasses with Polarized Crimson Mirror Lenses

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Wiley X Vallus Sunglasses are excellent for very bright conditions. They offer 100% UV protection and are incredibly lightweight. 

Perfect for: The beach, Running, or Jogging. 


5. Centric-Soft HiPER Red Multilayer Mirror Lenses Sunglasses

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100% Centric sunglasses are for an active lifestyle. The lenses are 100% UV protected, and they repel water, dirt, and oil.

Perfect for: Water sports, Golf, Hiking, and Running.


6. Julbo Stream Sunglasses with Spectron 3 Lenses

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With a 360-degree temple, Julbo Stream sunglasses were designed with versatility in mind. The Spectron 3 lenses increase visibility, and the temple design eliminates fogging.

Perfect for: Biking, Motorcyclist, and wind sports. 

Budget Pick:


7. Sungait Ultra Lightweight Rectangular Polarized Sunglasses

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Sungait offers a polarized red mirror lens with a more budget-friendly price. Listed at $15.99, you cannot lose with these lightweight frames. These Polarized Red mirror lenses provide 100% UV protection and visually restore true color. 

Perfect for: Outdoor activities and driving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of red lens sunglasses?

Red lens sunglasses enhance color contrast by blocking out blue light and increase visibility. They are perfect for long term-wear because red lenses decrease distortion. When you reduce distortion, you are causing less eye strain, making red lenses calming to the eyes.

What is blue light?

Blue light emits from the sun and by electronic devices, such as televisions, phones, and tablets. Blue light exposure has been linked to (AMD) age-related macular degeneration and can lead to blindness.

What weather conditions are best suited for red lens sunglasses?

Red lenses are best in all weather conditions, but they are prevalent in snowy conditions. Snow eliminates contrast making it difficult to see edges or turns. Red lenses enhance contrast allowing the wearer to see sharper contrast between the highlights and shadows.

Can I use red lens sunglasses while driving?

Yes, you can use red lens sunglasses while driving. Red lenses increase road visibility, and because red lenses absorb blue and green wavelengths, they increase depth perception.


Sources

  1. Lens Treatments, The Vision Council, n.d.
  2. Choosing Sunglasses, The Vision Council, n.d.
  3. Troy Bedinghaus, Choosing the Right Tint for Your Sunglasses, Very Well Health, November 22, 2019
  4. The Basics of Sunglasses, Kanata Optometry, n.d.
  5. Chris Lievens, Blue light: Why it matters, Optometry Times, February 13, 2019

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