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Some models use a gradation where the top of the lens (where the sky is viewed) is darker and the bottom is transparent. | Some models use a gradation where the top of the lens (where the sky is viewed) is darker and the bottom is transparent. | ||
A [[mirror]]ed coating can also be applied to the lens. This mirrored coating reflects some of the light when it hits the lens before it is transmitted through the lens making it useful in bright conditions. These mirrored coatings can be made any color by the manufacturer for styling and fashion purposes. The color of the mirrored surface is irrelevant to the color of the lens. For example, a gray lens can have a blue mirror coating, and a brown lens can have a silver coating. Sunglasses of this type are sometimes called | A [[mirror]]ed coating can also be applied to the lens. This mirrored coating reflects some of the light when it hits the lens before it is transmitted through the lens making it useful in bright conditions. These mirrored coatings can be made any color by the manufacturer for styling and fashion purposes. The color of the mirrored surface is irrelevant to the color of the lens. For example, a gray lens can have a blue mirror coating, and a brown lens can have a silver coating. Sunglasses of this type are sometimes called mirrorshades. | ||
Any of the above features: color, polarization, degradation, and mirroring, can be combined into a set of lenses for a pair of sunglasses. | Any of the above features: color, polarization, degradation, and mirroring, can be combined into a set of lenses for a pair of sunglasses. | ||
