🌅 What Are Polarised Lenses?
Polarised lenses are specially treated to filter out horizontal glare — the harsh, reflective light that bounces off surfaces like roads, water, snow, and glass.
Unlike standard tinted lenses, they don't just darken your vision — they enhance it, making them ideal for drivers, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone sensitive to light.
🚘 When Are They Most Useful?
🛣️ Driving
Cut through glare from wet roads and windshields, offering clearer vision and better reaction times.
🌊 Water Sports
See through the surface glare on lakes, rivers, and oceans — a game-changer for fishing, boating, or beachgoers.
🏔️ Snow Activities
Improve contrast and safety on slopes by reducing light scatter from icy surfaces.
🔍 Key Benefits of Polarised Lenses
- 🕶️ Enhanced Clarity – Sharper details and truer colours
- 💥 Glare Elimination – Particularly from horizontal surfaces
- 🧠 Reduced Eye Strain – Especially during long exposures
- ☀️ UV Protection – Blocks 100% UVA/UVB rays
- 🤕 Improved Comfort – No squinting or headaches from light overload
Most people don’t realise how much glare affects their vision — until they try polarised lenses for the first time.
⚠️ Are There Any Downsides?
- 📱 Digital Screen Visibility – Some LCD screens (dashboards, phones) may look distorted or dark
- 🔄 Not Ideal for Night Use – Polarised lenses reduce light overall, which can hinder visibility in low-light conditions
🧑🏭 Who Are They For?
- Drivers (especially during dawn, dusk, or rainy weather)
- Sunglass wearers looking for more than just tint
- People with light sensitivity or post-surgery patients
- Outdoor workers, hikers, cyclists, skiers, anglers
🧪 How Do They Work?
Polarised lenses have a specialised film that blocks horizontally polarised light — the type responsible for glare. Think of it like Venetian blinds for your eyes, filtering out excess brightness while allowing in natural clarity.
🔗 Shop Our Polarised Range
- EverClear Polarised Lenses – Everyday protection with style
- EverClear Journey Max – Optimised for road use
- Compare All Polarised Options – Explore all choices side-by-side
🧠 Final Thoughts
Whether you’re on the road, near the water, or out in the snow, polarised lenses are a vision game-changer. More than a sun lens — they’re a performance upgrade for your everyday sight.
Last updated: 12 June 2025