The benefits of polarised lenses for sunglasses
Sunglasses provide excellent protection against harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, filtering out 99-100% of damaging rays, but have you also come across polarised sunglasses? Our opticians on Duke Street reveal exactly what polarised lenses are and how they might benefit you.
What are polarised lenses?
Polarised lenses are designed to combat the effect of bright glare. When sunlight reflects off water, snow, wet roads and other shiny, flat surfaces, light is scattered horizontally back into your eyes, which is called glare. This can cause you to lose clarity, make you squint, experience eye strain, and obstruct your vision, even with regular sunglasses on.
Non-polarised and polarised sunglasses still have UV protection lenses; however, polarisation technology also eliminates glare, offering you greater comfort and sharper vision.
How do polarised lenses work?
To counter the horizontal rays of light, polarised lenses utilise a clever technology that only allows vertical rays of light through - much like vertical blinds on a window but on a much smaller scale. By eliminating glare, your eyes can view the surroundings with increased contrast and enable you to focus without distraction.
Are polarised lenses worth it?
Polarised lenses have immediate benefits if you spend a considerable amount of time outdoors. They’re incredibly popular for those engaging sports such as skiing, snowboarding, sailing, fishing, cycling and golf, as you can then see any obstacles, and perceive depth even better on reflective surfaces like snow, the golf green, water, or roads.
Those who spend long days driving might also benefit from wearing polarised sunglasses, although it’s important to note that they can prevent you from seeing LCD displays correctly, so it’s a good idea to check your dashboard to see how everything looks first.
To summarise, the immediate benefits are:
● eliminating glare and reflection
● clearer, sharper vision
● increased colour contrast
● improved depth perception
● less squinting and eye strain
SEIKO PolarThin
At Paris Miki London opticians, Duke Street, we’re proud to work alongside Seiko Vision – a Japanese company known for its precision in watches and excellence in lens technology. SEIKO PolarThin polarised lenses are the world’s thinnest and can be fitted into all the frames that we have in practice. With a choice of cool grey or warm brown, they offer natural elegance, matched with exceptional quality.
Founded in 1881 in Tokyo, Japan, Seiko continues to produce superb products that are rooted in precision and made to perform and last. The technology used to create SEIKO PolarThin lenses means they are extremely light and can be used in both rimless and half-rim style frames, as well as full rim, of course. The polarisation encompasses the entirety of the lens, from edge to edge, to ensure you won’t miss any of the action.
Polarised sunglasses at Paris Miki Opticians – Duke Street
Our team is always on hand to give advice and help you to find the best style, frame, and lens combination to match your lifestyle and vision needs. If you’d like to come and experience polarised lenses in person to see if they could transform your summer, why not visit our London opticians? Duke Street is in the heart of the city, just a short walk from Oxford Street and Bond Street tube station.
