The "Dugout Blindness" Fix: Mastering High-Contrast Transitions

If you’ve ever stepped from a sun-drenched field into a shaded dugout, you know the feeling of "dugout blindness." For thirty seconds, you’re effectively sightless while your pupils scramble to dilate. In those thirty seconds, you might miss a crucial tactical adjustment, trip over a gear bag, or lose the thread of a conversation with your coach.

This isn't just an inconvenience; it’s a physiological lag. Most athletes try to solve this by ripping their glasses off as they cross the threshold, but now they’re juggling their glove, their seeds, and an expensive pair of shades that are one bumped elbow away from hitting the concrete.

I designed Maris flip up sunglasses to solve the transition problem, not just the brightness problem. The flip mechanism allows you to "pre-adjust." As you approach the shade, a flick of the finger prepares your eyes for the lower light level without you ever having to let go of your equipment. You enter the dugout with your vision already acclimated and your gear securely on your head.

This is about maintaining situational continuity. Whether you're a player coming off the field or a photographer moving from the sidelines into the media room, you shouldn't have to wait for your biology to catch up with your environment.

The true innovation of Maris Sunglasses is that they respect the speed of life. By bridging the gap between extreme light and deep shadow, these flip up sunglasses ensure you never have a "blackout" moment. It’s the professional way to handle the transition, keeping you fast, safe, and focused.