Safety lenses are a must for any sport, but especially games that involve impact potential like volleyball. Several factors determine the type of lenses you need, such as personal preference and tolerance of lens color, and whether you are playing indoors or outside. Wherever you play, your volleyball lenses should be made from a shatter-resistant material.
Significance
Safety lenses protect your eyes from injury from a fast-traveling volleyball or another player's elbow. Sports glasses can be tinted for playing outdoors, and if you wear prescription glasses, impact-resistant lenses are a must for volleyball. Three types of material are available for lenses: polycarbonate, glass and plastic. Polycarbonate is the safest choice for volleyball lenses because it is the most shatter-resistant and impact-resistant material.
Indoor Lenses
High-contrast lenses work best for indoor volleyball. The most effective lens colors for indoors are yellow and orange, according to the All About Vision website. The lenses filter blue light and give you a sharper focus.
Outdoor Lenses
Outdoor tints for volleyball come in a variety of colors. Brown lenses allow more light transmission than other colors and helps with your ability to see and focus on the volleyball. Some players prefer a mirror coating on top of a tint. Polarized lenses are special lenses designed to cut down glare. Many optical retail stores have lens samples for you to try on and pick the right style and color for your needs.
Additional Considerations
Specialty sports frames are available with interchangeable lenses in different colors and with prescription lenses. Frames with extra lenses allow you to change your lenses depending on the different indoor and outdoor lighting conditions. Your eye care practitioner can help you select the best style frame and lenses for your particular volleyball requirements.
