Polarized lenses are some of the higher quality lenses in the industry, these lenses have a thin layer which reduces or eliminates bouncing light, otherwise known as glare. Essentially this means that polarized lenses makes it clearer to see in almost any every day situation. Polarized lenses will reduce your eyestrain which in turn will help with irritation, fatigue, redness and headaches.
Some of the major health benefits of polarized lenses are:
Safety: On sunny days, objects in the distance often appear hazy, and nearby vehicles reflect almost blinding light. Polarized lenses eliminate those effects by blocking reflections, improving eye comfort and allowing you to drive with full eye function.
Reduce eyestrain: Squinting to gain vision clarity puts stress on the eyes, sometimes causing redness, irritation, fatigue, or headaches. Polarization can neutralize these problems, helping eyes to feel more comfortable and well-rested.
Water sports: Polarized lenses are favorites of aquatic sport enthusiasts, since polarization makes it easier to see into the water. Without polarized lenses, light reflects off the water's surface, but with their help, underwater visibility is vastly improved.
Stronger vision: Wearers of replacement polarized lenses report better perception of color and images, since they are able to perceive images crisply and clearly in any environment.
Testing a polarized lens:
There are several ways to test if a lens is polarized, but the simplest method is to preform the check below. This displays two polarized lenses and how they completely block all light passing though when the polarization planes are held 90 degrees from each other.
There are other ways to test if lenses are polarized such as looking through your lenses onto a digital display such as a computer monitor or TV. Please note that some displays work in the opposite way and could cause some confusion weather the polarization plane is correct.
You can read more about polarized lenses and their benefits on our blog.