Polarized glasses are a very necessary thing for people who are constantly outdoors, for example, fishermen. This material proposes to consider all the main points associated with the advantage of such glasses, as well as some tips for the correct selection.
What are polarized glasses for?
Important! Without going into scientific explanations, polarized glasses help the eyes capture the image more clearly and block sun glare from reflective surfaces, such as water.
Each of us has noticed that when observing the surface of a reservoir for a long time on a sunny day, our eyes get tired very quickly.
This effect is felt especially acutely by fishermen who spend hours near the water surface.
Rules for choosing polarized glasses
Nowadays, many manufacturing companies compete in the market, so a professional marketing ploy can mislead an inexperienced buyer.
It is quite difficult to navigate the market when there is no idea about pricing, quality and rules for selecting glasses.This issue is worth understanding in detail, considering the differences in frame materials, lenses themselves, and their colors.
Materials
Glass has no particular advantage over plastic when it comes to reputable companies. High-quality plastic will look no worse than glass, and will have a number of advantages, including lightness and strength.
To be fair, it is worth adding that glass is superior in transparency and abrasion resistance, but it also costs an order of magnitude more than plastic and polycarbonate.
Lens color
Gray - lenses for any weather, if you don’t understand, then it’s worth buying them.
Brown - like gray, universal.
Yellow — this color is more suitable for fishing in cloudy weather or during dawn/dusk.
Pink — suitable for fishing in conditions of constant changing lighting.
Blue — suitable for fishing at sea or in a very sunny region on clear days.
Mirror — other than a beautiful appearance and the impossibility of eye contact, there are no advantages.
"Chameleons" - this color is worth choosing people who have imperfect vision.
How to check glasses for polarization when purchasing?
To avoid being scammed by sellers, be sure to check your glasses for polarization.
Important! This is quite simple to do - you need to take two pairs of glasses and lean the lenses against each other. In this case, visibility should not change. Then you need to rotate one pair 90 degrees, the light through the two lenses should become dark.
You can also check using your phone, turn the glasses 90 degrees in front of the screen, the image should darken.
Polarization for poor vision
Choosing polarized glasses when you are already prescribed diopter glasses is somewhat more difficult.However, manufacturers have long foreseen this, and provide customers with the opportunity to choose either special polarized pads that are attached to diopter glasses, or ready-made glasses that can be worn over yours.
This is a matter of taste, whichever is more convenient for you. The only downside is that you will have to tinker and find a pad or glasses of the appropriate size, and they may not be available. In this case, you will have to place an order.
Tips for choosing polarized glasses
A quality product from a reliable manufacturer always has markings on the back of the arms. To make the right choice, you need to understand this marking.
- C.E. – the products are certified in the European Union and approved for use there.
- UV400 – 100% UV protection. 300-75 percent, etc.
- P – direct polarization effect.
Before purchasing, be sure to try on all the glasses you are considering. The temples should be of optimal length, the glasses should fit comfortably, but tightly enough on the face.
There is a fairly simple way to check whether glasses are right for you. To do this, you just need to look in the mirror and make sure that the arms are parallel to each other. If there are any deviations, then you should choose something else.
On the left are regular glasses, on the right are polarized glasses.
Important! If there are the same models of a different size, be guided by the length of the bridge between the lenses - this will make making the right choice much faster. Also an important tip: make sure that the nose pads fit tightly to the bridge of your nose, then the glasses will not fall off.
Top brands
It is not necessary to look for glasses from a popular fishing company; after all, polarization is applicable not only for fishing. With these glasses you can drive, work in open spaces, ride a bike, and much more.
In order not to make a mistake in your choice when you come to the store, it is worth knowing several world-famous companies whose products are distinguished by their quality and reliability, unlike their competitors.
Uvex
The German company Uvex is one of the leaders in this industry. The products are represented by a wide range of dozens of models with various functions. Sports glasses from this company can change tint depending on the degree of lighting, they do not fog up and have anti-glare protection.
Polaroid Eyewar
The Polaroid Eyewear company is a reputable manufacturer whose products are characterized by increased material strength and improved eye protection from all types of harmful radiation. True, the appearance of the product was clearly not designed for fishing.
Costa
The American manufacturer Costa is a company specializing specifically in the production of polarized glasses. The products are even divided into three types: fishing in the sea, in fresh water, and fishing from the shore.
Shimano
Japanese manufacturer Shimano — like the previous company, it develops glasses For fishing. Only, unlike their American competitor, the Japanese took more care of a wide range from budget to expensive models. This allows the buyer to find quality product at a relatively inexpensive price.
We hope this material will help you understand what polarized glasses are, why they are needed and how to choose them correctly.
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