Ski goggles protect your eyes from potentially damaging UV rays when you're out on the slopes. Not only can light reflecting off snow give you a sunburn even on the coldest day, it can also damage your eyes. While sunglasses offer UV protection, ski goggles block wind and protect your eyes from injury as well. The lenses in ski goggles are suited for different skiing conditions. Unless you're skiing at night, choose goggles that block 100 percent of the UVA and UVB radiation.
Orange
Orange or gold lenses filter out blue spectrum light, which makes shadows more prominent on overcast days. If you wore regular sunglasses lenses on those days, you might find it difficult to see changing terrain. Orange or gold lenses help in low light, but also work well in medium light.
Rose
Rose-colored lenses are another good choice for gray days or skiing at dusk. But they may not be dark enough to wear in other conditions because they let in too much brightness.
Blue, Green or Gray
These colors are good choices for bright days because they're dark enough to keep your eyes comfortable. However, by the end of the day they may be too dark to allow you to distinguish shadows. Sometimes these lenses are treated with a mirrored finish, which reflects even more light on bright days.
Clear
You'll need clear ski goggle lenses if you're skiing at night. Even on lighted slopes, you don't want any tint blocking your vision as you negotiate shadows. Wearing clear goggles at night will help to keep your eyes from watering in the wind.
Consideration
If you wear eyeglasses beneath your goggles, look for special lenses made to accommodate glasses. These feature more room for the glasses and vents to help keep your glasses from fogging. Try them on with your glasses to make sure you have a good fit. An alternative is to have goggle lenses made with your eyeglass prescription.
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