Polarized sunglasses are in fashion. They used to be used only for sports, but nowadays it's common to use them for everything.
How do polarized sunglasses work?
The sunlight we receive vibrates in all directions, however, when it bounces off a horizontal surface, the light intensifies and becomes bright and annoying light: a reflection.Polarized sunglasses have the characteristic of filtering the light that the lens receives and from a specific direction. The polarized filter of the lens is achieved by adding a thin film to the glass, so polarized glasses can be neutral or prescription for those who need them.
Advantages of polarized glasses:
- Polarized sunglasses are ideal for very specific situations where the sun reflects off horizontal surfaces. Therefore, perfect for practicing certain sports or for driving in the summer.
- It allows our vision to go much deeper if we look into the bottom of the sea or a river. Therefore, they are ideal for fishing and for all types of water sports on bright days.
- In low light or shaded situations, the lenses do not darken as much, and it is possible to achieve much more pleasant vision in these types of conditions.
What are the main characteristics of polarized sunglasses?
The characteristics of polarized sunglasses are:
1- Provides superior sharpness and contrast to non-polarized lenses
2- Provides glare-free vision
3- Perception of more natural colors
4- Reduces eye strain
5- Recommended for people who are especially sensitive to light.
How do you know if the sunglasses are polarized?
All our polarized sun lenses have the term "polarized lens" on the inside of the temple. In addition, if you try this trick, you'll be able to tell if you really have a polarized lens:
Place the lens in front of a mobile phone or computer screen; turn the lens and observe that the screen brightens and darkens, creating a kind of rainbow. If you've checked it and it happened to you, then you have polarized sunglasses!
If you have more questions, we await you at optician Murcia LUPER to advise you on everything you need, give you a no-obligation quote, and check your eyesight for free with our exclusive Personalized Visual Exam.
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