Sports sunglasses aim to ease miners' transition

NEW YORK (AP) - The sometimes tear-filled eyes of rescued miners in Chile are being shielded by a type of Oakley sunglasses designed to minimize heavy glare.

The single-lens shield is a wraparound style. Using the darkest lens with a gray base and black iridium coating should help the miners' eyes adjust to bright light after being dilated so long, the California company said in a statement.

The glasses are typically used for high-performance sports such as biking and skiing because they also minimize UV light. An exterior coating should help prevent water, mud, oil and dust from building up on the surface as the miners are hoisted to freedom, the company said.