Polarised lenses

What are polarised lenses?

When light reflects directly into your eyes, this is called glare. Polarised sunglasses are designed to reduce glare from reflective surfaces, which include water, snow, metal and glass. They also protect your eyes from harmful UV rays.

You can add polarised lenses to a wide range of our stylish frames. The only styles they aren’t available with are semi-rimless or rimless frames due to the risk of de-lamination.

How do polarised lenses work?

Polarised lenses have a light-filtering chemical added to them. The molecules are organised precisely to prevent parts of the light from passing through the lens. It works in a similar way to a blind hanging from a window. The light is only able to move through the openings of the blind. Polarised sunglasses only enable vertical light to enter your eyes. Any glare is removed as the horizontal light waves are unable to pass the vertical filter.

Our polarised lenses block 85% of the light passing through the lens. This means when you look through the lens you can still see clearly, but any brightness and glare are significantly reduced resulting in a comfortable visual experience and the avoidance of any eye strain. Our polarised lenses come in two colours. Brown is ideal for driving whilst grey makes colours appear more natural.

What are the benefits of polarised lenses?

Blinding glare is blocked and 85% of light is filtered out,

Contrast is enhanced for improved visual clarity.

Ideal for people with eyes sensitive to light.

Complete protection from the sun’s harmful UVA/B rays.

What polarised lenses can be used for?

Everyday wear

Polarised sunglasses are ideal for everyday wear, especially if you’re out and about.

Outdoor sports activities

Ideal for sports like golf, fishing, cycling and running, polarised lenses help you to have a clear view and so you’re able to focus on your performance.

Snowy environments

Polarised lenses can help you avoid difficulties from blinding snow glare. This is particularly ideal if you’re a frequent snowboarder or skier, or even if it snows a lot in your area.

On the road

Drivers can often be distracted by dazzling glare from vehicle headlights and when traveling on wet roads. This can be extremely uncomfortable and also very dangerous. Polarised lenses are a great solution to help keep you safe.

Are there any disadvantages of polarised lenses?

Polarised lenses can make LCD screens appear distorted. Therefore, they will not be suitable for people who rely on them for work, especially pilots.

it can also make technology hard to see, such as, car dashboard controls, TV screens, mobile phones and cash machines. At this time, it may be a good idea to remove your polarised sunglasses.

Polarised lenses reduce the amount of light that enters the eye, so the lenses are not suitable for use at night.