Benefits of Polarized Glasses

If you spend plenty of time boating or fishing in Sandy Springs, you will enjoy the outdoors more with polarized glasses. An optometrist may also recommend polarized lenses when driving because of the glare from the hoods of cars and wet roads. Do you need these types of glasses? We welcome you to Eye 1st Vision Center for a thorough evaluation and great recommendations.

How Polarized Glasses Work

Sunlight rays that bounce of flat surfaces like water and land are typically reflected in a horizontal direction. This horizontal reflection produces a glare that is uncomfortable and potentially blinding, especially when driving. Polarized glasses are fitted with strips that only let in vertical light rays. The lenses will keep out any horizontal light waves reflected from flat surfaces and reduce glare.

Benefits of Polarized Lenses

An optometrist will recommend polarized glasses to improve your vision, amongst benefits like:

They Reduce Eye Strain

Glare exerts unnecessary strain in the eye, as you will be squinting to see clearly through the reflections. Eye stress may progress to distressing issues such as fatigue, migraines, and headaches. Polarized lenses will relieve your eyes from doing too much work, and you will feel more comfortable when outdoors.

They Block UV Rays

High-quality optometry care includes protection from the adverse effects of UV rays. We recommend polarized lenses that can filter up to 100% of UV light to shield your eyes when you are up and about.

Improved Safety

If you are an avid boater or drive a lot across Sandy Springs, you will be safer with polarized lenses. Driving in sunny conditions is especially dangerous because the glare can cause you to lose focus. Glare can also obstruct the view into water such that boaters only see the reflection of the sky. You will be safer in the water or on the road with polarized glasses.

Better Color Perception

Polarized lenses enhance contrast, and colors appear bolder. You can look forward to more enjoyable outdoor activities.

Contact an Optometrist at Eye 1st Vision Center Today!

Our optometry experts in Sandy Springs will recommend the best-polarized glasses for your lifestyle. Call us at 404-252-1702 for improved vision.