{"id":7842,"date":"2020-05-12T11:31:40","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T09:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pegasosafety.com\/why-and-when-to-choose-photochromic-work-glasses\/"},"modified":"2020-11-04T16:50:02","modified_gmt":"2020-11-04T15:50:02","slug":"why-and-when-to-choose-photochromic-work-glasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.pegasosafety.com\/en\/why-and-when-to-choose-photochromic-work-glasses\/","title":{"rendered":"Why and when to choose photochromic work glasses?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Photochromic lenses have the particularity of darkening in a few moments, depending on the intensity of the sunlight they receive. They are an excellent option if you work in an indoor area but must go outside frequently.<\/strong><\/p> \n \n

The function of this type of glasses is to protect us from ultra violet rays. This is very practical when we are in situations where we are exposed to direct sunlight and want to maintain good vision.<\/p> \n \n

Exposure to ultraviolet rays may seem harmless, but receiving this type of radiation for years without protection can cause serious damage to our eyes. They even cause cataracts and other eye diseases.<\/p> \n \n

It is absolutely necessary to be aware of the importance of taking care of our sight in the short and long term.<\/p> \n\r\n

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This is how photochromic safety glasses work<\/strong><\/h2> \n \n

Some photochromic safety sunglasses have certain components on their lenses that absorb solar radiation and darken or lighten depending on the quantity received<\/strong>. This is beneficial for the user, since by adopting a darker shade they block the passage of ultraviolet rays.<\/p> \n \n

It should be noted that photochromic crystals only change when in contact with direct sunlight. So when you enter the warehouse or the company offices, the glasses are rinsed leaving them transparent.<\/strong> Artificial lighting does not cause changes in these glasses.<\/p> \n \n

If you always work outdoors, you may not need photochromic but polarized glasses. Keep reading, we’ll talk about them later.<\/p> \n\r\n

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Sun protection levels for every need<\/strong><\/h2> \n \n

Photochromic glasses are classified according to their level of protection against ultraviolet rays.<\/p> \n \n

This type of protection has 5 categories or filters, with 0 being the lightest glass and 4 the darkest:<\/p> \n \n