Polarized Glasses From Our Optometrist
If you are planning to buy a pair of sunglasses, you should consider buying polarized sunglasses. They cost a bit more than the sunglasses that you buy in the stores; however, they are well worth the extra cost. New Vision Optical Wilmette provides a selection of polarized sunglasses to meet your needs.
What are Polarized Sunglasses?
Polarized sunglasses are designed to reduce glare. When the sun shines on glass, water, or snow, the sunglasses will reduce the glare. The glare from the sun can distort the color of objects, making them difficult to distinguish.
How Much Protection do Polarized Sunglasses Give?
When you are driving and playing outdoor sports where sunglasses can be worn, these glasses are great. They help you to see more clearly, and they allow you to avoid potential hazards. Polarized lenses come in a variety of colors. The darker the color, the higher the level of polarization and the more protection they offer.
How do Polarized Sunglasses Work?
Light from the sun can be reflected and absorbed in many different directions. When sunlight reflects off of horizontal surfaces such as the hood of a car, land, or water, it reflects back in a horizontal direction. This results in a glare that can blind you. This is very dangerous when driving. Polarized lenses have a laminated filter. This filter only allows vertical light to pass through, and the horizontal light is blocked, which eliminates the glare.
What are the Advantages of Polarized Sunglasses?
There are plenty of benefits that you can get from a polarized lens that you cannot get with a traditional lens. These include:
They improve your visual comfort
They improve your visual clarity
They improve contrast
Eye strain is reduced
You can see the true color of objects
Reduced reflection
They eliminate glare
Non-Prescription Polarized Sunglasses
Even if you don't require a prescription, you can still wear polarized sunglasses. You may have excellent eyesight, but you still need protection from glare. It is believed that these people have photoreceptor cells in the back of their eyes that pick up vertical light cells differently than most. Most people report improved vision when wearing these sunglasses.
Can Anyone Wear Polarized Glasses?
Most people can wear polarized sunglasses, and they can see better with them. There is, however, a select few people who say that the glasses make them feel disoriented
Make an Appointment with Our Optometrist Today!
If you are thinking about getting a pair of polarized sunglasses, you should visit New Vision Optical Wilmette. We have a huge selection of frames to choose from. If you wear glasses, our optometrist can put your prescription into the polarized lenses. When you start wearing your new sunglasses, you will immediately see the difference.