I came across this on MSN
I was wandering when these would come out......I want a pair for the hell of it.
For those of you that don't want to read the story, basically these lenses Act as a type of sun lens and also let the wearer see more detail, as, for example, a baseball player would be able to clearly see the red stitching on a ball while it is pitched to him, allowing him to perform a more accurate hit, no matter if the sun were in his eyes or not. They also help the player's reation time. These could work well in most sports.
The only downside is that they make your eyes look like wild eyes.....But hell, That would be kinda cool....Chicks dig that stuff!
I wore contacts for years......Nothing bad happens if you get hit in face. Hell, I use to go swimming wearing them, opening my eyes under water, they never came out.
alteregogi Member
Posted: Mon May 02, 2005 | 12:49 PM
Stephen -
I'm guessing the helmet helped to hold them in....
alteregogi Member
Posted: Mon May 02, 2005 | 12:56 PM
Let's just hope they remember to take them out before driving.
I remember hearing a story from a little birdy I know that any lenses that enhance color distinction (say for example.... block blue) tend to completely block colors at some frequencies.
In the case of at least one set of "driving glasses" I heard about, that blocked light frequency happened to correspond to the exact same frequency preferred for dash board emergency lights on at least 1 high end european vehicle.
Let's just say having to put a warning saying "Not suitable for driving" on a pair of DRIVING GLASSES didnt do much for sales.
(Only reason I bring this up... that same birdy told me they later brought back those same lenses as Golfing Shades. Nifty!)
Urgh. I don't believe I'm gonna say this. I agree with Stephen. As a long time contact wearer myself, and the only problems I've ever had with them falling out is when they've dried out in the air con. And that's been about twice. In nearly 10 years.
But these things look a little freaky, but no more than some of the printed ones you can get. Alteregoggi also has a point with the colour-blocking effect. But then, wouldn't they have formulated them to be similar to regular sunglasses? Or maybe I should say, why couldn't they? Why do various sportspeople need certain colours blocked from their vision?
All I know is that it took sometime to develope these things.....Soooo maybe they don't block certain colors out.
alteregogi Member
Posted: Tue May 03, 2005 | 10:07 AM
The reason they need to block certain colors is to increase the contrast. (Ex - the red laces on a baseball vs the white of the ball)
The lenses can not increase the amount of red light reaching your eye (that would defy physics) What they can do is reduce the amount of other colors that reach your eye. (They typically blocking out blue) By reducing the amount of blue reaching your eyes, it makes the red look more red or increases the contract between red and all other colors. That helps your brain pick up red easier, which theoretically would make it easier for a player to see baseball seams. That helps them determine the pitch type and determine it earlier, and that should help them hit better.
alteregogi Member
Posted: Tue May 03, 2005 | 10:09 AM
And for other sports you would block other portions of the specturm. Ex - for golf you increase the contrast between shades of green. That helps a putter read the direction of the grain and the angle of the slopes on the putting green.
Captain Al
in Alberta, Canada Member
Posted: Tue May 03, 2005 | 11:07 AM
Okay... I got my Q-Ray Performance Bracelet and my Lifewave Energy Patches and now my performance-enhancing contact lenses. I'm all set for the coming season. Any big name sponsors want to be first in line with endorsement contracts? I'm sure to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated soon. Better get on board before my market value skyrockets.
alteregogi's golf comment just put it into a better perspective to me......They could see a better lay out of the ground, every little flaw just about.
Marli, Professional Pessimist
Posted: Tue May 03, 2005 | 01:46 PM
Those eyes make him look like he's posessed. Maybe Brian can sell himself on Ebay.
K
in LA
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2005 | 08:22 PM
Can anyone tell me where I can get those lenses? thx
I wear the orangeish-red lenses in baseball games if it's bright and sunny. The contacts make everything look a yellowish color. You can also see the ball better when you're batting. The lenses make anything white show up really good. (except clouds). The sky is all one color. I dont know why but thats what it is to me. I would recommend them for any sport that is played in the day.
