The way that the women's Pit viper sunglasses work is through the use of an polarized lens. Polarized lenses help to cut down on the glare from sunlight which comes through a bicycle's handlebars. This helps to ensure that women's eyes do not become strained and they can see clearly. The main problem which many women have with cycling sunglasses is that they tend to cover a lot of their faces. This leads to women having to constantly adjust the sunglasses to see to their eyes.

The women's purple Pit viper sunglasses which are manufactured by NASA are made with an advanced polycarbonate lens. NASA is well-known for using cutting edge technology in its production of women's sunglasses. Not only is this lens specifically designed for women's cycling needs but it is also UV protected. In order to make sure that the women's Pit viper sunglasses are UV protected, it is covered with a specially treated polycarbonate lens.