NoIR Filter 67 Orange Fit-Over Macular Degeneration Glasses – 45% VLT

What are the best glasses for macular degeneration when contrast and glare make it harder to see?

If bright or hazy light seems to wash out details, the right filter can sometimes make the view more comfortable and easier to use. NoIR Filter 67 macular degeneration glasses use a medium-light orange lens designed for contrast enhancement and blue-light blocking.

NoIR specifically lists Filter 67 for macular degeneration, but the reason to consider this lens is not simply the diagnosis. An orange filter may be useful when you want more visual definition and less short-wavelength blue light without wearing an extremely dark sunglass lens.

Filter 67 has a current 45% VLT, meaning it allows approximately 45% of visible light through. NoIR classifies it as an orange medical filter and lists contrast enhancement, macular degeneration and blue blocking among its applications.

Why might an orange lens help someone with macular degeneration?

Many people with macular degeneration describe problems with glare, reduced contrast and difficulty separating details from the background.

An orange lens does more than simply make everything darker. It selectively reduces shorter wavelengths of visible light, including much of the blue portion of the spectrum. This can change how edges and differences between objects appear and may provide a more defined view for someone who responds well to orange filters.

Filter preference is very individual. Some people prefer orange, while others see more comfortably through yellow, plum, gray or another specialty tint. A diagnosis alone cannot tell you which color will feel best.

How dark is NoIR Filter 67?

Filter 67 has a 45% VLT, so it allows about 45% of visible light through.

That makes this a medium-light orange filter. It provides noticeable light reduction, but it is considerably brighter than a dark sunglass lens.

This can be helpful when you want contrast and blue-light reduction without making the environment excessively dark.

Where are Filter 67 orange glasses most useful?

Filter 67 can be particularly useful in situations where the light is bright enough to cause discomfort or wash out details, but where a very dark lens may reduce too much light.

Good environments to consider include:

• Overcast or hazy outdoor conditions
• Changing outdoor light
• Walking and general outdoor activities
• Golf and tennis
• Cycling and running
• Bright but not extremely intense daylight
• Situations where added visual definition is more important than maximum darkness

These glasses are good for sports including golf, tennis, cycling, running and snow environments.

Will everything look orange through the lens?

Because this is a true orange specialty filter, it will change the color balance of what you see.

If keeping colors as natural as possible is your priority, a neutral gray filter may be a better choice. If contrast enhancement and blue-light blocking are more important, an orange filter may be worth trying.

Are these glasses only for people with macular degeneration?

No. Macular degeneration is one of the conditions NoIR specifically lists for Filter 67, but someone does not need to have macular degeneration to prefer this lens.

Filter 67 may also appeal to someone looking for orange contrast-enhancing glasses, strong blue-light reduction, or a brighter specialty filter for changing outdoor light.

Can I wear these over my prescription glasses?

Yes. All of the frame choices in this listing are fit-over styles designed to be worn over many prescription eyeglasses or alone.

You can choose from Removable Top Shield, Standard Fit Over and Universal Fit Over styles in several sizes.

If you plan to wear them over prescription glasses, measure the outside width and height of your eyeglass frame and compare those measurements with the dimensions below. The fit-over needs to be large enough to comfortably surround your prescription frame.

What is the difference between the fit-over frame styles?

Removable Top Shield Fit Over – Provides additional coverage above the lenses and is available in Small, Medium, Large and XL.

Standard Fit Over – A more streamlined fit-over style with soft, comfortable temples and generous side coverage. Available in Medium, Large and XL.

Universal Fit Over – A traditional fit-over design with side shields for additional peripheral coverage. Available in Large and XL.

What size fit-over glasses should I choose?

Use the measurements below as your guide. Measurements are listed as frame width × temple length × frame height.

Removable Top Shield Fit Over Sizes

Small – Removable Top Shield
Width: 133 mm / 5.24″
Temple Length: 140 mm / 5.51″
Height: 44 mm / 1.73″

Medium – Removable Top Shield
Width: 142 mm / 5.59″
Temple Length: 140 mm / 5.51″
Height: 44 mm / 1.73″

Large – Removable Top Shield
Width: 143 mm / 5.63″
Temple Length: 140 mm / 5.51″
Height: 46 mm / 1.81″

XL – Removable Top Shield
Width: 148 mm / 5.83″
Temple Length: 144 mm / 5.67″
Height: 49 mm / 1.93″

Standard Fit Over Sizes

Medium – Standard Fit Over
Width: 140 mm / 5.51″
Temple Length: 156 mm / 6.14″
Height: 43 mm / 1.69″

Large – Standard Fit Over
Width: 146 mm / 5.75″
Temple Length: 156 mm / 6.14″
Height: 44 mm / 1.73″

XL – Standard Fit Over
Width: 159 mm / 6.26″
Temple Length: 140 mm / 5.51″
Height: 52 mm / 2.05″

Universal Fit Over Sizes

Universal Large
Width: 144 mm / 5.67″
Temple Length: 149 mm / 5.87″
Height: 43 mm / 1.69″

Universal XL
Width: 152 mm / 5.98″
Temple Length: 149 mm / 5.87″
Height: 51 mm / 2.01″

How do I know whether an orange filter is right for me?

If your main concerns are reduced contrast, glare or difficulty seeing details in hazy or changing light, Filter 67 is a reasonable orange filter to consider.

There is no single best lens color for everyone with macular degeneration. If you have previously used specialty filters, choose the color that gives you the clearest and most comfortable view. If this is your first specialty filter, a low-vision professional can also help you compare different lens colors.

What is the difference between Filter 67 and ordinary sunglasses?

Ordinary gray sunglasses primarily reduce overall brightness. Filter 67 is a selective orange filter designed to reduce particular wavelengths of visible light while also lowering overall brightness.

That is why someone may prefer Filter 67 even though its 45% VLT is considerably lighter than a typical dark sunglass lens.

NoIR Filter 67 at a Glance

Filter: NoIR 67
Lens Color: Orange
VLT: 45% – allows approximately 45% of visible light through
Lens Darkness: Medium-Light
NoIR-Listed Uses: Contrast Enhancement | Macular Degeneration | Blue Blocking
Frame Styles: Removable Top Shield | Standard Fit Over | Universal Fit Over
Sizes: Small through XL, depending on frame style
Wear: Over many prescription eyeglasses or alone
Manufacturer: NoIR