Marines are required to wear sunglasses. The deployed troops are allowed to wear protective eye wear that is from the approved Authorized Protective Eyewear List (APEL). The list contains 20 to 30 different models, and has different varieties, such as SG-1 (cross between sunglasses and goggles), full face mask goggles and the single lens wraparound.
Replaceable clear lenses are allowed as well as prescription lenses, because contact lenses are not allowed due to eye injury and infections. The list also contains some models from Oakley, such as the SI version 2.0 (a wraparound). A lot of marines prefer to buy Oakley, because the sunglasses are light, durable and long lasting.
The Authorized Protective Eyewear List (APEL) is made from the recommendation of several opthamologists, so that the eyes remain protected during combat. Eye injuries were a matter of great concern amongst the marines, which is why the list of eyewear was issued. For people who are positioned on higher posts, it is mandatory to wear eyewear.
Oakleys That Marines Wear
Here is a list of Oakleys that marines wear:
- US Standard Issue Prizm TR45 Radar Range for only $185
- US Standard Issue Prizm TR45 Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ for only $165
- US Standard Issue Prizm TR45 Ballistic Det Cord for only $175
- US Standard Issue Prizm TR22 Radar Range for only $185
- US Standard Issue Prizm TR22 Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ for only $165
- US Standard Issue Prizm TR22 Ballistic Det Cord for only $175
- Standard Issue Radar Path for only $170
- Standard Issue Polarized Straight Jacket for only $170
- Standard Issue Polarized Oakley Half Jacket 2.0 XL for only $170
- Standard Issue Polarized Gascan for only $155
- Standard Issue Polarized Flak Jacket XLJ for only $180
- Standard Issue Polarized Flak Jacket for only $180
- Standard Issue Polarized Flak Jacket for only $180
- Standard Issue Half Jacket 2.0 for only $110
- Standard Issue Oakley Gascan for only $120
- Standard Issue Oakley Fuel Cell for only $120
- Standard Issue Ballistic M Frame0 Array for only $180
- Standard Issue Ballistic Det Cord for only $150
Recommended:
OAKLEY FLAK JACKET 2.0
Why Are Sunglasses Important For marines
Sunglasses are important for marines because of the following reasons:
UV Protection
The harmful rays from the sun can cause benign growths, snow blindness and cataracts. A good pair of Oakley keeps these problems away.
Blue-Light Protection
Exposure to blue light can cause macular degeneration.
Comfortable Vision
A good pair of Oakleys keep cuts glare and makes it possible for the marines to see carefully when on water.
Keeps Away Eye Fatigue
It is important for the marines to wear the right kind of sunglasses to keep problems like eye fatigue, and eye strain away.
