Did you know ?
- Before the age of 12, children’s eyes are lacking of a filter, and are permeable to 75% of sun rays
- 10% of skin cancer occurs around the eye
- More than 80% of sun rays are not filtered by the clouds
- Only 4% of us are aware that the sun can damage our eyes, in comparison with 83% who are aware of the danger of the sun for the skin

Sunglasses
We are all threatened by UV rays!
UV rays are number one enemy for our eyes. Sunglasses have a minimum sun protection of 95% against UV rays.
All Docmeter sunglasses have a 100% protection against UV rays.

Ski and snowboard goggles:
Ski or snowboard goggles are essential elements of your equipment. A good pair of goggles will protect you from these dangers:
Sun & Ultraviolet rays
The combination of high altitude and the reflection of the snow causes the sun's rays to hit you much harder during skiing or snowboarding than during other extreme sports. UV rays can damage your eyes and cause snow blindness.
Snow and Ice
During highspeed descents, you will want to prevent snow and ice particles from getting into your eyes thus blinding you.
Twigs
Those who go off slopes or into the backcountry will want to protect their eyes from twigs hitting their face as they descend through the trees

How many lenses should I choose?
Many goggles have multiple layers of lenses. Goggles with multiple lenses do not fog as fast as goggles with single lenses. In general, it is always better to buy goggles with multiple lenses.

Every Docmeter goggles come with double anti-fog lenses.

What lens colour should I choose?
Lenses come in many colours with specific colours for specific light conditions:
Iridium: Mirror surface. Reduces glare without distorting colours making them suitable for bright sunny conditions. Filter UV rays.
Metal spay: Reduces glare making them suitable for sunny conditions. Filter UV rays.
Yellow: Brings out shadows making them suitable for most conditions and especially in low to moderate light.
Every Helmeter goggles offer the possibility to interchange the lenses to adapt to weather conditions.

How much UV protection should I get?
If you are going to use your goggles in sunny or bright conditions, make sure to have at least 95% UV rays protection.

All Docmeter goggles have a 100% protection against UV rays.

Do children need to wear sunglasses?
Children’s eyes are particularly sensitive to UV rays because they are not yet completely developed. Also, children stay much longer outside than most adults. Children’s sunglasses must block 100% of UV rays.