Hello my fellow CPers. This question has been bugging me for a while now. Is there a reason other than reducing glare on shiny surfaces to get polarized lenses vs. non-polarized ones?
It seems like there's a lot of misconceptions on this subject, will they actually protect my eyes better than non-polarized lenses?
It's literally a night and day difference. I cannot go back to non-polarized lenses.
I don't squint, I can see in the water, ridges in the snow and no glare on a wet shiny road. They may not be as dark as regular tinted sunglasses, but that doesn't bother me.
Nothing better for driving IMO. And no they won't protect your eyes any better than regular UV blocking lens.
It's more of a preference, I have had prescription polarized sunglasses for 5 years now. I am currently in the process of getting another pair.
If you're a fisherman than you want polarized lenses because they cut the glare off the water and you can see into the water better. This applies more if you're a flyfisherman (I would say, although I'm not much of a spinning fisherman and not a boat fisher!), because you can see the fish in the water.
Ya I got polarized sunglasses a few years ago and I dont think I could ever wear anything different. Especially because I wear contacts and they help a lot with the glare
Polarized lenses are to reduce glare. I don't spend a lot of time fishing so I don't wear them. I tried a pair and I was seeing a blue reflection inside the lens when the sun was really bright, which down here is quite frequent. I returned them and got a different pair of non-polarized sunglasses. My favorite lens, is the Ray Ban green lens. Unfortunately, they only make sporty type sunglasses so I only have one pair with that lens. I find it very soothing for my eyes and I never squint through it like I do with lenses on my more expensive sunglasses.
So in summary, there is really no "protection" benefits towards my eyes if I get polarized lenses right? I'm just trying to justify the $100 difference in price on a pair of oakleys
So in summary, there is really no "protection" benefits towards my eyes if I get polarized lenses right? I'm just trying to justify the $100 difference in price on a pair of oakleys
I just got a pair of bronze polarized oakley oildrums. They are awesome. There was a long time in my life where I would just get regular shades to wear because I didn't believe that having high-quality polarized lenses could be worth the increase in cost, but after trying on a pair of my ex-girlfriends polarized Oakleys I have not looked back. The polarized lenses are just way nicer and let you see things more clearly.
If you're someone who will wear shades a lot, I think they're totally worthwhile.
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I bought some prescription polarized Oakleys about a month ago. The cost for the polarization AND mirroring was only $55, so if wherever you're going is asking for $100, you're getting ripped off.
I was fortunate enough to just get a pair of high-end prescription sunglasses (first time ever), and when I first had them on walking down the street I could barely contain myself from smiling. Seriously is like everything is in HD.
A great lens really makes the sunglasses. It may sound like a lot now, but I would take your time and try on both pairs.
I was in Sunglass Hut last week and asked the sales woman the same question!!! She told me it helps with glare and you can see the colours better (she made me look at a silver sign with the polarized glassed and you could see the colours!) Neat trick, but I'm cheap and decided I didn't need to see colours.
So I used the $85 I saved and got a case of beer! I'd rather look at Kokanee Blue all night...
Yeah I work on the water alot so polarized lenses are a must for me. I used to think sunglasses were over rated until I started working out in the sun more and more. I have to say they are the best investment I have ever made.
Once you have polarized, you realize how crappy you had it before.
The ONLY downside I've found to date is the angle of polarizing affects LCD screens. This means you have to tilt your head 90 degrees to see some LCD displays. If the lens isn't aligned perfectly, you may have to tilt your head a little bit at all times for LCD's. Of course, this only applies if you have prescription glasses and need to wear them in a store (debit lcd display) or are just too lazy to take them off.
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So in summary, there is really no "protection" benefits towards my eyes if I get polarized lenses right? I'm just trying to justify the $100 difference in price on a pair of oakleys
I think you're eyes have to "re-focus" all the time with non-polarized lenses, that's the big plus. It's easier on your eyes, although I don't think that would count as "protection."
I was in Sunglass Hut last week and asked the sales woman the same question!!! She told me it helps with glare and you can see the colours better (she made me look at a silver sign with the polarized glassed and you could see the colours!) Neat trick, but I'm cheap and decided I didn't need to see colours.
So I used the $85 I saved and got a case of beer! I'd rather look at Kokanee Blue all night...
My wife and I always say that polarized lenses "turn everything a shade of nice." Seriously, they do.
I concur with the general consensus here, once you go with polarized you will never go back.
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