When shopping for sunglasses, one of the most common questions is whether to choose polarized or non-polarized lenses. The answer depends on how and where you plan to use them.
What Does Polarization Mean?
Polarized lenses have a special chemical coating that filters light waves, blocking horizontally oriented light that creates glare. This significantly reduces reflections from flat surfaces like water, roads, and snow.
Benefits of Polarized Lenses
- Reduced glare from water, roads, and snow
- Improved visual clarity and contrast
- Reduced eye strain in bright conditions
- Better color perception
When Non-Polarized Is Better
Non-polarized lenses can be preferable in certain situations. Pilots, for example, need to see LCD instruments clearly, and polarization can interfere with these displays. Similarly, some skiers find that polarization makes it harder to distinguish ice from snow.
Our Recommendation
For most everyday use, driving, and water activities, polarized sunglasses are the better choice. All Urbanvendure sunglasses include UV400 protection regardless of polarization.
