As the days grow shorter and the air crisper, autumn brings a welcome relief from summer’s intensity. But while the temperatures cool, the risks to your eyes do not. In fact, the angle of the autumn sun can present a unique set of visual challenges; especially for athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone with light sensitivity or a history of migraines.

The Autumn Sun: Lower, Sharper, More Direct

Unlike summer when the sun is high overhead, the autumn sun sits lower in the sky. This lower solar angle causes sunlight to beam more horizontally, directly into the eyes, especially during morning and late afternoon hours. This shift in angle:

• Increases light exposure: With the sun lower, the brow and facial features provide less natural shade to the eyes.
• Causes intense glare: Reflected sunlight from streets, the beach, or wet surfaces can be blinding.
• Impairs visual clarity: Eye strain, headaches, and fatigue can become more frequent even when the sun “feels” less intense.

Fall Sports & Glare: A Hidden Performance Risk

The low autumn sun doesn’t just strain your eyes - it can compromise your performance. In sports like  beach volleyball, soccer, football, and golf, glare directly from the sun or off of reflective surfaces (like sand traps, the beach or water) can reduce visual clarity and delay reaction time. Tracking fast-moving balls, judging distances, or even making safe plays becomes more difficult; especially during late afternoon games.

The ALTIUS® Advantage: 

Engineered with proprietary patents-pending Light Architecture™ technology, ALTIUS® single-use Performance-Tinted Contact Lenses are uniquely suited for autumn’s visual demands. Each lens offers:

• 360° Total Tint Immersion - Eliminates peripheral light leakage and lens reflections - something sunglasses can’t do.

• 100% UV Protection + 99+% Blue Light Blocking - Blocks even the most direct, low-angle rays that reach the eye in fall.

• Enhanced Visual Clarity - Reduces chromatic aberration by 53%, helping your eyes recover faster from bright-light exposure.

ALTIUS® For Everyone

From students spending long hours on digital screens, to weekend pickleball players, to migraine sufferers seeking light sensitivity relief, ALTIUS® Lenses are designed to protect, comfort, and perform.

In fact, in an internal patient survey, users reported:

• 80% reduction in light sensitivity severity during migraine episodes
• 84% improvement in screen use and social activity participation.
• FDA-cleared and daily disposable use - ALTIUS® are the only FDA-cleared contact lens proven to enhance visual clarity and contrast compared to the unaided eye, and they are available in daily disposable format, making it ideal for both everyday and game-day use.

With ALTIUS®, you get more than just protection. You gain a competitive edge, all-day visual comfort, and scientifically engineered relief for light-sensitive eyes.

Ready to see autumn differently? Ask your eye care professional about ALTIUS® Performance-Tinted Soft Contact Lenses.

*Clinical data available upon request

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