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     • Polarized lenses are made primarily of polycarbonate, a lightweight and durable plastic material used to protect against impacts. Polycarbonate is the standard lens material for creating polarized lenses, as it provides superior optical clarity while maintaining its shape and preventing scratches.
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   What are polarized sunglasses?

   • Polarized sunglasses are eyewear made with special lenses that reduce reflected glare from surfaces such as water, snow, and glass. Polarized sunglasses can be especially useful in situations where you need to see clearly and avoid hazards. Despite what some people think, polarized lenses do not protect against ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun.

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   What are polarized lenses?

   • To learn “What are polarized lenses” and how they can help you, keep reading! What are polarized sunglasses? Polarized sunglasses are designed to reduce glare caused by horizontal light waves bouncing off reflective surfaces such as water, snow, sand, and roads.

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   How do prescription polarised sunglasses work?

   • This is exactly where prescription polarised sunglasses step to the fore. As glare is horizontally orientated, it cannot pass through a polarised lens. This is because polarised lenses contain a specially designed layer called a polariser. The polariser is a thin film hosting tiny rows of molecules which create a vertically orientated filer.

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   Do prescription sunglasses have to be polarised?

   • Prescription sunglasses don't have to be polarised. As long as they provide proper UV protection between 99-100%, polarisation is a secondary bonus which only helps minimise reflected glare. Ordering polarised prescription lenses works exactly the same way as if you were ordering any other type of prescription lens.

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   Apr 16, 2023 · Polarized sunglasses are eyewear made with special lenses that reduce reflected glare from surfaces such as water, snow, and glass. Polarized sunglasses can be especially useful in situations where you need to see clearly and avoid hazards.

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   Polarised sunglasses use a filter to diminish reflected glare from flat shiny surfaces such as water, cars or buildings. This reduces eye strain, prolongs visual comfort and yields superior optical clarity. In other words, polarised sunglasses filter sunlight based on the the angle it hits the lens. This means the only light that can pass through a...

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   Polarised lenses are deemed superior as they can diminish reflected glare. However non polarised lenses still provide the same level of UV protection. Choosing the better option depends on your sunglasses usage. Shall we compare? Polarised lensesblock most, if not all glare from flat shiny surfaces. Your vision is generally smoother and more consis...

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   Prescription sunglasses don't have to be polarised. As long as they provide proper UV protection between 99-100%, polarisation is a secondary bonus which only helps minimise reflected glare. Ordering polarised prescription lenses works exactly the same way as if you were ordering any other type of prescription lens. Just like your spectacles, your ...

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   By blocking glare, polarised lenses reduce the amount of light passing through the lens. Depending on their tint darkness, polarisation can make them slightly darker than equivalent non-polarised lenses Ready to go down another rabbit hole? The darkness of sun lenses is separated into five lens categories. Ranging from category 0 to category 4, len...

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   For the extra cost, polarised sunglasses are worth it if you regularly spend long periods outdoors, working, driving or playing sports in various light conditions. Compared to non polarised lenses, they'll minimise eye fatigue whilst providing superior optical clarity. In our market research, we revealed that some of the most popular brands charge ...

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   The best prescription sunglassesprovide 100% UV protection, cater for your lifestyle, usage and eye prescription. For added benefits, you can upgrade to scratch resistant coatings, rear-surface anti-glare, custom tints and of course polarisation. Scratch resistant coatings prolong the life of your sun lenses and aids your visual clarity. This addit...

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   Polarised lenses do what no other lens or lens treatment can - block blinding glare. In addition, polarised lenses can enhance visual acuity, colour contrast and visual comfort, and block 100% of harmful UVA and UVB light.

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   Let’s answer this question first: what are polarised sunglasses? Put simply, polarised sunglasses are designed to reduce glare from light-reflecting surfaces like water, glass or snow – as well as protect your eyes from harmful UV rays.

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   May 11, 2023 · What makes polarized lenses different from non-polarized lenses? In short, they use an additional film to block additional light coming in at weird angles. “Polarized lenses have a polarized film that filters reflected light in a vertical plane (the reflected light is predominately vibrating in a horizontal plane),” says Behle.

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    Feb 27, 2019 · Prescription sunglasses are available in virtually all lens materials, including lightweight polycarbonate, Trivex, high-index plastic and glass. Though glass lenses provide the best optical quality, they are no longer the most popular choice for sunglasses.

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    Apr 14, 2023 · What are polarized sunglasses? Polarized sunglasses are designed to reduce glare caused by horizontal light waves bouncing off reflective surfaces such as water, snow, sand, and roads. They have a built-in vertical polarizing filter that blocks these horizontally oriented light waves, allowing only vertically oriented light to pass through.