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Old 2nd Mar 2011, 00:38
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RatherBeFlying
 
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Compared to the various high tech sunglass providers, optometrists seem limited in what they can do with prescription lenses.

On my prescription lenses, I use a 30% transmission brown tint as opposed to a neutral grey as it filters out some of the blue.

That allows me to see well when under a cloud and be comfortable in direct sunlight.

Polarising can also block sun glints from other aircraft -- that can be a valuable alert to the presence of another aircraft.
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