Matrix Seraph Sunglasses

Matrix Seraph sunglasses have become popular obviously due to the influence of the character within the Matrix films.  As with the other Matrix sunglasses, it is the styling and quality of this range that has captured people’s imagination.

For the uninitiated, in the Matrix, Seraph (played by Collin Chou) in the Matrix films guards the Oracle.  The role was also offered to Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh, but it was Chou who portrayed the character so brilliantly. With the exception of Neo, no entity within the Matrix would be able to defeat Seraph in a one-to-one confrontation. The extent of his appearance within the Matrix films varies, but this is a strong character that alludes to an angel without wings.

These particular Matrix sunglasses are pretty neat and of a high quality. Frequently found at well over a hundred dollars, it is possible to get them for less than forty from certain online outlets.

The styling of Seraph sunglasses are of a metal frame with smoke lenses. They are shatterproof and the lenses are also scratch resistant (unless you try very hard!). As you would expect from a quality product, you will also get UVA400 and UVB protection. And, in case you have a tendency to sit on your glasses, there is a hard spring loaded case to keep them in when you have to take them off.

Other styles include, Neo, Agent Smith and of course Morpheus. Matrix Morpheus sunglasses look a little quirky. If you have seen them, then you probably already know why … they don’t have any arms! They keep on by the use of a clever silicon nose pads that work surprisingly well. Bungee jumping is not recommended(!), but general speaking you will find that normal daily wear and you’ll be creating a topic for conversation whenever you wear them.

If you have to have prescription sunglasses, then your optician should find it simple to replace the lenses, even with progressive or bifocal lenses. The Matrix sunglasses website reports this has been done with the Neo, Morpheus and Agent Smith styles. No big problem, as they also offer an extended returns guarantee anyway.

If you’re a serious Sepaph Matrix fan, or you just like all the Matrix characters, then you’ll definitely want to get yourself a pair of these Seraph Matrix sunglasses. They would also make a great gift for the Matrix fans you know. Work out their favourite character and buy multiple pairs as it is sometimes possible to get some great deals (currently, buy two get one free as well as Free worldwide shipping).

Why Matrix Eyewear? Is It Any Good?

If you are a fan of the Matrix films, then you may be interested in some of the matrix eyewear that is available online. Matrix sunglasses can be found in several online retailers, but you should be aware that some are sold as ‘toys’ and some are designed for day-to-day wear like more traditional designer sunglasses.

The range of Matrix eyewear has moved into the marketplace due to the need for many to emulate the style and appearance of the primary characters. The resulting high demand to for the Matrix look has resulted in the design, production and availability of Matrix sunglasses. They are manufactured from shatterproof, scratch-resistant, polycarbonate lenses and the hard wearing metal, lightweight frames. The lenses of course have UV400 protection for your eyes.

Precisely what styles can you get? Trinity, Morpheus, Neo, Seraph, Agent Smith or The Twins can all be found, and the good thing about these glasses could be the price! They can be really very affordable with greatly reduced prices from around $30 (although you can get the ‘toy’ versions that are only really suitable for fancy dress parties for about $10).

You can even get prescription eyewear using some of the frame styles. This includes progressive and bifocal lenses. You just need to take the frames to the optician to have your prescription filled. The Matrix eyewear site reports this has been done with the Morpheus, Agent Smith and Neo styles.

Morpheus Matrix sunglasses are some of the most popular, possibly because of the quirky design. They have no arms (!) and appear to ‘float’ on the face. They keep on by clipping to the bridge of the nose with the specially designed silicon nose pads. Surprisingly perhaps, they actually stay on.

The Matrix eyewear website includes a full cash back guarantee for one year and come with free worldwide delivery. At the time of writing there’s even a buy two get one free on some styles. This is great for those who have a habit of breaking your sunglasses all the time or just want spares in different locations for when the weather changes!

So, if you are looking for something that will attract attention from your friends and make that little bit of impact and at a reasonable cost, then the Matrix eyewear range may just do that for you. Look at options that are now available as the more popular styles come and go out of stock quite fast.

Why Do We Need Polarised Sunglasses?

Polarised sunglasses are just one way to protect your eyes from the sun’s rays, providing they are a decent pair. You don’t need to spend the earth, although a great deal of the designer sunglasses will protect you and are not always as expensive as you may think.

It’s not just in the summer you need worry about the sun but in the winter as well, you also need to consider what you are doing. For example, if you are skiing or snowboarding you need to make sure your ski goggles protect you adequately as the sun will bounce off the snow.  However, if there is a danger of thin ice, polarised sunglasses could cause problems because in some cases, definition will be lost because of the lack of reflection off the landscape. If there is no snow but bright conditions you’ll also get this ‘bounce’ effect from wet surfaces. An example of someone who would benefit from polarised sunglasses are fisherman, as these would make it easier for them to see more clearly into the water without the sun ‘blinding’ their vision. Therefore it is important to remember that safety rather than fashion should be your foremost consideration.

Developed originally by Edwin Land around 1936, lenses are now either coated with a protective substance or have a filter enclosed within them. Polarisation absorbs solar glare from reflective surfaces by up to 99% to counteract the bright glare that the eye cannot protect against by restricting the light waves to a singular direction. For example, Oakley sunglasses have optimised polarisation that exceeds 99% protection with the lens coatings being moulded at the molecular level. (For more information on the technology Oakley uses visit their website.)

As there are many replicas around, to test whether your polarised sunglasses are authentic, rotate it and watch to see if the light passing through the lens changes intensity – it shouldn’t. Don’t go for cheap imitations, it is your sight we are talking about. You can pay over a hundred for the Oakley Tangent (see left) or just £35 for the Bloc Cobra Sunglasses.

Your sunglasses should also protect against 100% of all UV rays ( UVA, UVB and UVC). You should also remember that despite the colour or darkness of the lens, it is the clear outer coating that filters the rays and not the colour.

So what should you look for when buying your new sun glasses? Most people are now aware that they need UV protection but just to explain, UV radiation comes in at least two primary forms, UVA and UVB and both carry their own dangers. UVA can lead to premature skin aging while UVB may cause skin cancer. UVC has lower radiation and is mostly found in artificial sources such as certain types of lamps.

Short-term exposure is not really harmful but repeated and extended exposure is. What you need to look for is a 99 – 100% protection against UV, irrespective of the price of your glasses or the darkness of the lens. Although a bit more expensive, even if it’s a second pair, there are certainly many benefits to having polarised sunglasses as well, so do at least consider this option.