Infrared (IR) Shield Protection Lenses

Beat the heat with Infrared Shield lenses—engineered to block thermal radiation and keep your vision cool and protected.

Product Introduction

Introduction: Total Thermal and Solar Defense

While UV protection is well-understood, the damage caused by Infrared (IR) radiation—the light that generates heat—is often overlooked. Exposure to Near-Infrared light can cause eye dryness, irritation, and over time, may contribute to cataract development. Our Infrared (IR) Shield Protection Lenses are the ultimate solution for extreme heat and high-light environments. Using an advanced multilayer thermal barrier, these lenses reflect and absorb up to 95% of IR radiation.

This "Cool-Vision" technology keeps the surface of the eye significantly cooler, reducing the evaporation of the tear film and preventing the "hot-eye" sensation common in desert climates or high-intensity industrial work. These lenses are often paired with Category 4 tints for maximum solar protection, making them the premier choice for high-altitude trekking, tropical outdoor work, and industrial safety.

Specification: Infrared Defense Data

IR Block RateUp to 95% (780nm - 2000nm)
UV Protection100% UV400 Protection
Luminous TransmittanceCategory 3 (10%) or Category 4 (5%)
Material Index1.50, 1.56, 1.60 Resin
CoatingMulti-Layer IR Reflective Mirror + Back AR
Heat ResistanceHigh thermal stability substrate
Impact RatingANSI Z87.1 Safety Standard

Technological Highlights: Premium Monomers and Coating Integrity

  • High-Purity Monomer Selection: We exclusively use high-performance monomers (e.g., MR-series) to achieve superior tensile strength and optical purity, resulting in excellent clarity and minimal risk of yellowing over time.
  • Precision Liquid Casting Process: The lenses are produced via a controlled liquid casting method that ensures uniform material density and refractive index consistency across the entire blank, which is critical for accurate therapeutic power zones.
  • Advanced Vacuum Multi-Coating (SHMC): Coatings are applied in a high-vacuum chamber, using multiple layers of metallic oxides to create a durable, anti-reflective stack. This process guarantees maximum light transmission and minimal glare.
  • Thermal Curing Optimization: A slow and precise thermal curing cycle is employed to maximize the material’s resistance to internal stress, ensuring the finished lens remains stable and optically perfect under varying temperature conditions.
  • Integrated Peripheral Defocus Geometry: The therapeutic design is engineered into the mold itself for cast lenses, or applied via digital surfacing for semi-finished blanks, guaranteeing the accuracy and consistency of the myopia control zone geometry.

Application: High-Heat & Industrial Use

  • Desert Environments: Essential for workers and travelers in high-temperature, arid climates.
  • High-Altitude Mountaineering: Protects from intense solar radiation and snow heat reflection.
  • Industrial Welding/Smelting: Secondary protection against high-intensity heat sources.
  • Outdoor Professional Staff: Lifeguards, oil rig workers, and surveyors in tropical sun.
  • Post-Surgical Eyes: Provides a cool, protected environment for highly sensitive eyes.

Advantage: The Cool-Vision Effect

  • Thermal Relief: Reduces the heat sensation on the ocular surface and eyelids.
  • Prevents Dry Eye: Slows tear film evaporation caused by solar heating.
  • Total Solar Shield: Blocks UV, HEV Blue Light, and Infrared in one lens.
  • Industrial Grade Protection: Designed to withstand both mechanical impact and thermal stress.
  • Superior Comfort: Allows for longer outdoor exposure without eye irritation.
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  • Complete Customization Capability

    We are well aware that the market demands faced by each customer are not the same. Therefore, Green Stone provides full process customization services covering lens design, function, materials, technology, and packaging, helping brand owners, lens centers, and optical retailers create exclusive product lines. Whether it's high-end progressive mirrors, functional polarizers, special filtering solutions, or personalized requirements for specific area standard certification, we can provide full support from formula design, optical simulation to mass production delivery.
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  • Professional Lens Architecture

    We are well aware that the market demands faced by each customer are not the same. Therefore, Green Stone provides full process customization services covering lens design, function, materials, technology, and packaging, helping brand owners, lens centers, and optical retailers create exclusive product lines. Whether it's high-end progressive mirrors, functional polarizers, special filtering solutions, or personalized requirements for specific area standard certification, we can provide full support from formula design, optical simulation to mass production delivery.
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  • Functional Coating Customization

    We are well aware that the market demands faced by each customer are not the same. Therefore, Green Stone provides full process customization services covering lens design, function, materials, technology, and packaging, helping brand owners, lens centers, and optical retailers create exclusive product lines. Whether it's high-end progressive mirrors, functional polarizers, special filtering solutions, or personalized requirements for specific area standard certification, we can provide full support from formula design, optical simulation to mass production delivery.
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  • Digital Rx Customization

    We are well aware that the market demands faced by each customer are not the same. Therefore, Green Stone provides full process customization services covering lens design, function, materials, technology, and packaging, helping brand owners, lens centers, and optical retailers create exclusive product lines. Whether it's high-end progressive mirrors, functional polarizers, special filtering solutions, or personalized requirements for specific area standard certification, we can provide full support from formula design, optical simulation to mass production delivery.
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  • Branding & Packaging

    We are well aware that the market demands faced by each customer are not the same. Therefore, Green Vision provides full process customization services covering lens design, function, materials, technology, and packaging, helping brand owners, lens centers, and optical retailers create exclusive product lines. Whether it's high-end progressive mirrors, functional polarizers, special filtering solutions, or personalized requirements for specific area standard certification, we can provide full support from formula design, optical simulation to mass production delivery.
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  • Delivery & Support

    We are well aware that the market demands faced by each customer are not the same. Therefore, Green Stone provides full process customization services covering lens design, function, materials, technology, and packaging, helping brand owners, lens centers, and optical retailers create exclusive product lines. Whether it's high-end progressive mirrors, functional polarizers, special filtering solutions, or personalized requirements for specific area standard certification, we can provide full support from formula design, optical simulation to mass production delivery.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Q: What is Infrared radiation?
  • A: It is the part of the light spectrum that we feel as heat from the sun.
  • Q: Why should I block IR?
  • A: IR can dry out your eyes and contribute to long-term ocular health issues.
  • Q: Can I see through these?
  • A: Yes, they look like premium sunglasses but with an invisible heat shield.
  • Q: Are they available in prescription?
  • A: Yes, we offer IR Shielding for most single-vision prescriptions.
  • Q: Is the coating a mirror?
  • A: They often have a subtle metallic mirror finish which helps reflect the heat.
  • Q: Can I wear them for driving?
  • A: Only the Category 3 versions; Category 4 is too dark for driving.
  • Q: Are they heavy?
  • A: No, we use lightweight optical resins despite the high protection level.
  • Q: Do they help with cataracts?
  • A: They reduce the solar thermal stress that can contribute to cataract development.
  • Q: How do I clean them?
  • A: Use standard lens cleaner and a microfiber cloth.
  • Q: Is the IR block permanent?
  • A: Yes, the vacuum-deposited coating is highly durable.

Payment and Shipping Policy

  • Payment: T/T, L/C, or Secure B2B Portals. Corporate accounts available for safety teams.
  • Shipping: Expedited global air shipping to ensures rapid supply for project deadlines.
  • Lead Time: 15-18 days for specialized IR-shield vacuum coating.
  • Packaging: Thermal-insulated individual job sleeves.

Comprehensive Business Information

MOQ50 Pairs
Lead Time15-18 Days
PackagingReinforced moisture-proof export cartons.
CertificationsFDA, CE, ISO9001, ANSI Z80.3.
Raw MaterialsHeat-Stable Optical Resin / Thermal Shield Monomers.
CustomizationAvailable in Category 3 and Category 4 dark tints.
About
Jiangsu Green Stone Optical Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Green Stone Optical Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Green Stone Optical Co., Ltd. is professional China Infrared (IR) Shield Protection Lenses Manufacturers and Custom Infrared (IR) Shield Protection Lenses Factory. with strong combination of R&D, production and sales. We have production base of 65000 square meters and more than 350 employees. With introduction of complete sets of advanced equipment, new production technology and moulds, we sell our optical lenses not only in the domestic market, but also export to the world.
Our lens products involves almost all types of lenses. Product range covers 1.499, 1.56, 1.60, 1.67, 1.70 and 1.74 index, including single vision,bifocal, progressive, blue cut, Photochromic, blue cut photochromic, Infrared cut etc. with HC, HMC and SHMC treatment. Besides finished lens, We also manufactures semi-finished blanks. The products are registered with CE&FDA and our production certified by ISO9001& ISO14001 standards.
We positively introduce excellent management technology, comprehensively import Corporate Identity System and enhance the external image of company and brand.
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