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Justin Herbert surprises teammates with red-tinted contact lenses at Chargers camp
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, JUL 17 – Justin Herbert wears prescription red-tinted contacts to protect sensitive eyes from UV rays and improve vision, finding them more effective than tinted visors, team sources said.
- On Thursday in El Segundo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert tested red-tinted contact lenses, making his blue eyes appear dark red.
- Seeking UV protection and clearer vision, Herbert began wearing the lenses earlier this week during rookie camp practices, which help him see the field better.
- They're like sunglasses, Justin Herbert said, as the lenses helped him find receivers with ease.
- Recently at a team dinner, Cameron Dicker noted `We looked like we were vampires`, recalling people didn't recognize them with red lenses.
- Looking ahead to the season, Herbert said he plans to wear them throughout and in games, and could use them with a medical prescription, Herbert said.
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