[Advertisement] The setting sun is blinding and driving is scary. I looked into whether NeoGlass polarized sunglasses could be the solution.
Have you ever had a scary experience while driving on a sunny day or driving into the setting sun, where the glare made it hard to see what was ahead?
I often hear people say that even when they pull down the sun visor, light still leaks through the gaps, or that when they wear regular sunglasses, the entire field of vision becomes too dark, making it harder to see road markings and signs.
"I want to reduce the glare, but I don't want my vision to get dark."
For those struggling with this, NeoGlass Polarized Sunglasses are attracting attention.
They are said to use lenses that focus on the quality of vision, not just blocking light, so I looked into whether they really make driving more comfortable.
How glare causes blurred vision
Many of you may already know this, but the light that humans find most blinding is "yellow light."
As we age, the crystalline lens in our eyes tends to gradually turn yellow. This change makes us more sensitive to yellow light, which can cause the outlines of our vision to blur and make scenery look hazy.
Standard sunglasses cut the total amount of light uniformly by darkening the lens color.
However, this also blocks necessary light, which can lead to dangerous situations where your vision suddenly becomes too dark when entering shade, approaching a tunnel, or at dusk.
In other words, to protect adult eyes, we need a mechanism that "pinpoints and suppresses only the blinding light" rather than just "making everything dark."
An approach using unique lens technology
NeoGlass's greatest feature is the ability to choose "NeoContrast" technology, which specifically cuts out the yellow light that humans find most blinding.
Because it suppresses only specific wavelengths, it can effectively cut glare even with light-colored lenses.
You might be wondering, "If the color is light, how does the view change?"
Here is the key: by suppressing yellow light, other colors like red and green stand out, significantly increasing the contrast of your vision.
Road markings and the outlines of cars in front become clearly visible, making your vision while driving much clearer.
Furthermore, there are options for polarized functions to cut reflections and melanin lens specifications for those concerned about the effects on their skin, designed to maintain a bright field of vision while suppressing UV rays and blue light.
I checked the reviews
The mechanism is excellent, but I looked into reviews to see how they actually perform in use.
Positive reviews
"The glare from oncoming headlights and the setting sun is suppressed, making driving easier."
"My vision doesn't get too dark, so I can keep them on even in the evening or inside tunnels."
"The scenery looks sharp, and I feel like my eye fatigue has been reduced."
Many people are satisfied with the fact that "only the glare disappears while maintaining the brightness of the view."
Reviews of concern
"The lens tint is unique, so it feels a bit strange until you get used to it."
"I'm worried about whether the frame design and size will fit my face."
"A price close to 10,000 yen feels like a bit of a hurdle to try out."
Some people may be a little surprised at first by the special way the lenses make things look. Also, size and fit are areas where individual differences are likely to occur.
If you are choosing based on specific preferences
If you want to suppress glare with light-colored lenses and also use them for night driving
→ NeoGlass Polarized Sunglasses offer a good balance between visual quality and brightness.
If you want to automatically change the lens tint according to the amount of UV rays
→ NeoContrast Day/Night Shade Photochromic Lenses or other models with photochromic functions might be worth considering.
If you want to wear stylish frames from a standard brand
→ Ray-Ban RX5154 NeoContrast and other options exist where these lenses are combined with frames from famous brands.
If you prioritize designs for women, gentleness on the skin, or a small-face effect
→ yachihoko Women's Melanin Sunglasses and other models with proportions that fit a woman's face easily are available.
If you want to buy at a good value
If buying at JRE MALL
The strength is that you can earn and use JRE POINTs. Since a campaign where points are multiplied by 5 is held on the 5th of every month, you can earn more points if you time your purchase accordingly. Also, the return rate increases further when paying with a View Card.
Summary
For the problem of "sunglasses being too dark and hard to see through," NeoGlass is a product that responds with the approach of "pinpoint blocking of blinding yellow light to maintain brightness and clarity of vision."
While reviews praise them, saying "the glare from the setting sun and lights is softened, making it comfortable," there are also voices saying "getting used to the unique color tone takes time."
Whether they are worth choosing seems to depend on the time of day you use them and how much you care about the brightness of your field of vision.