The following testimonials are offered by users of our Bayz sunwear products. 

According to William L. Park, O.D. FAAO, of Lions Vision Research in Baltimore.  UV-filtering lenses are essential to prevent ocular damage.  "We used to work with Corning CPR," he said.  "We worked with yellow filter, the glare cutter 450x and the 500 series, which was a brown amber color."

Dr. Park said he recently tried a new lens by Bayz Sunwear based in Havre de Grace, Md., that he also found to be quite effective.

Dr. Park stated "I met with the president of the company at a show, and he presented lenses that were developed for the Chesapeake Bay fisherman. I called him and told him I thought my patients would benefit from these lenses.  He sent me a pair, which I used for about 3 weeks and that's what I wear now."

Dr. Park said he would especially recommend these lenses for patients with macular degeneration or any sort of visual impairment.

(excerpt from Primary Care Optometry News, March 2003)

Being on the water nearly everyday from spring through fall, demands quality eye protection. I am extremely happy to have found Bayz Sunglasses. They do an awesome job of cutting glare and light transmission. It's amazing that one pair of glasses can handle different light conditions and be so clear and bright. Previously I have had to use two pair during the day as the light conditions change. 
The other impressive thing is how lightweight they are. I am 43 years old and still have perfect vision and I REALLY believe that partly it is from ALWAYS wearing high quality polarized sunglasses, which now for me are BAYZ

Capt. Bob Ritchie 
Fish Fear Us Charters, LLC

As the editor of a boating publication, I spend a great deal of time on the water and needless to say, I've tried probably hundreds of sunglasses over the years. None, however even come close to matching the performance - as well as quality - of Bayz. The mirror coating blocks glare from the sun as well as the water. As far as I'm concerned, they're the best you can buy.

Ira Black,
Editor
Ira Black's Nor'easter Magazine
Ph 410-287-8800  Email: thewharfrat@aol.com

They work, I lived with a pair last year and was impressed enough to buy a second pair. They markedly improved my ability to see across the water. They also improved my ability to see underwater features like grass beds and fish.
(Reprinted from Chesapeake Bay Magazine July 2001issue.) -John Page Williams

My name is Captain William A. Broadley and I am a professional Marine Pilot. My job involves piloting of large ocean going ships in and out of various ports along the Northeast Coast.
I am working during the full spectrum of various light conditions. High glare, that results with the bright sun low on the winter horizon, muted conditions of snow, rain, haze, fog and everything in between are conditions that I face on a daily basis. In any and all light situations, I have to be able to see and see well.
I have been using Bayz Sun Wear  for the last four years and I'm very pleased with the results. At times when I'm facing into the low winter sun and the glare off the water is extremely bright they do the job of cutting down on that light so that objects in the middle of the glare can be seen. This they do as well or better than any polarized sun glasses.
What makes them unique is the other daylight conditions. During the hazy days of summer, they cut through the haze so that I can see the small objects that tend to disappear. During the gray conditions that result from rain, light fog, and snow they are absolutely fantastic, giving bright contrast in very muted light conditions. I have also used them when looking through high powered binoculars, pulling in distant objects, such as small aids to navigation, other ships and small craft.
The important thing is, they have to work and work well. Bayz sunglasses are the best that I've every used.

Captain William A. Broadley

I owned a pair of Bayz Severn Gray sunglasses for seven hours before my wife tried them, put the protective case in her hand bag and said I could consider that transaction "an early present" for her next birthday.
I replaced the Severn with a pair of Chester Amber. Perfect color, perfect style for cruising on the bay. First trip out this year-bang-the Chester's went to our boating guest who had sailed without his sunglasses. Once on, you cannot get a pair of Chester Ambers off any boaters eyes.
Now I'm wearing my third pair of Bayz and no one will come between me and my Sassafras Ambers.
Nice going Dr. Ishak and ""thank you" for developing these terrific lenses.

Sincerely,
David St. Germain

I first wore Bayz sunglasses on a 120 mile sailing race down the Chesapeake Bay. The sunglasses were unbelievable. The glare from the water was so minimized and everything was so clear that I had no trouble seeing even the smallest buoy marker, or piece of hazardous floating debris and seeing it all from a distance. And as a bonus, I didn't get my standard "been-in-the-sun-too-long" headache. In my mind, my Bayz sunglasses got an A+ on the test and they've continued their superb performance everyday since then. They are now the only sunglasses I wear.
Thanks Dr. Ishak!

Elizabeth Buckman
Chesapeake Bay Foundation

We recommend Bayz sunwear to our patients, particularly to our post-operative laser vision correction patients as it enhances visual acuity in varying light conditions. 

Charles J. Castoro, MD

I purchased a pair of prescription, Bayz sunwear a little over a year ago. My intent was to use them while boating and they are terrific for that, but they have proven to be even more valuable than I anticipated.

I was diagnosed with a detached retina in April. A side effect of the procedure to repair the retina is the need to keep the eye dilated for a period of about 6 weeks. As my eyes were very sensitive to light, I tried several techniques to protect them and the only one that gave me satisfactory results were the Bayz, amber glasses. I wore them day and night! I suspect the amber glasses are unique in their ability to reduce glare without significantly reducing night vision but the amber glasses are great, even at night! Not only do they protect my eyes from excessive light, they significantly reduce the glare of oncoming headlights when driving.

Until now, I have never considered wearing sunwear at night but that has changed. As soon as my eye stabilizes, I will purchase another pair specifically for night driving.

I am offering this information in hopes that it may help others that have sensitivity to bright light or are "blinded" by the new, high intensity discharge headlights. They have made a significant improvement in both day and night vision for me.
Thanks for developing these unique glasses.

John Poole

[ The American Optometric Association and Bayz Sunwear do not recommend sunwear for night driving. ]

In Mid-September 1998, the Trawler Sunshine, with me at the helm and my first mate at my side, departed the Northern reaches of the Chesapeake Bay, bound for the Gulf Coast of Florida. In addition to captain and mate, a pair of Bayz sunglasses was aboard. The Bayz glasses quickly became my first choice for eye protection from the intense sub-tropical sun. Their performance in greatly reducing ultra-violet radiation combined with the polarizing filter that substantially attenuates reflections from the water made them the perfect companion for long hours at the helm. Not once did I feel I was suffering from eye fatigue. Since then, I have logged over 300 hours on the water with Bayz sunglasses. They remain my constant companion, not just for boating, but for driving, sightseeing, exploring the white sand beaches of Florida, or just plain enjoying the great outdoors. I use them with the confidence that they are protecting my eyes so I can look forward to many more years of messing around with boats. I strongly recommend them for any mariner who is concerned about protecting his or her eyes at sea.

Captain Ed Smith

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