Are you planning to switch out a new pair of sunglasses this summer? Look, the sun wreaks havoc on your skin and eyes! Your eyes even can not open with the strong and pesky glare. Only polarized sunglasses can save you from the cloak of glare, so you can have a better experience when attending cheerful outdoor activities in summer. And you don't need to shell out for new pair of polarized sunglasses if a pair of frames are ready, just get new polarized lenses, pop right into your name-brand frames in a matter of seconds for an entirely new look.  

What are polarized lenses?

Polarized lenses have the function of polarizing light, so they can block out all harmful light without affecting the transmission of visible light, which can truly protect the eyes. In addition to the basic UV protection, polarized lenses can also protect against glare, reflected light from the road, water scales, etc. All of this is due to metal powder filters that "select" the light as it comes in. Polarized lenses selectively absorb some of the wavelengths that make up the sun's rays because of the use of metal powders. They are ideal for driving, fishing, travel, and everyday wear.

Benefits of Polarized lenses:

• Go skiing

Polarized lenses are perfect for winter sports because they reduce glare on snow. With snow reflecting ultraviolet light from the sun on your eyes, this reflection is often too bright for the human eye to fully adapt to, so prolonged exposure to this environment can lead to snow blindness.

Polarized lenses make the best choice for snow sports as they emphasize icy spots, shadows, uneven ground, and even help penetrate fog to reduce snow glare and keep you safe. But attention should be paid to the fact that polarized lenses are not suitable for use if the road is icy.

• Water sports

Polarized lenses are the best bet for water sports such as boating, kayaking, canoeing or fishing, as these lenses prevent glare and reflections from the water. But the power of our polarized lenses is not limited to these sports! Use them for hiking, cycling, running, and more! Not only do we offer polarization for our lenses, but at MryLens we also stock a variety of colors and coatings for everyday activities!

• Driving in daylight

The culprit in many car accidents is the glare encountered while driving, and the glare makes people temporarily blind and prone to traffic accidents, and this is when polarized lenses become the savior. Whether it's sunny or cloudy, wearing polarized sunglasses can give you a safer experience when driving, biking or participating in any activity that makes you move quickly and make quick decisions. What's worth noting is that using polarized lenses in icy ground conditions may not be as safe as using non-polarized alternatives —— because polarized lenses reduce glare and make ice harder to detect.

• Go hiking

If you are out hiking or sightseeing on a sunny day, you can wear a pair of polarized sunglasses to better see the colors and contrast of the scenery. What they do is allow you to enjoy the view without worrying about hurting your eyes. In addition, the special coating provides extra contrast during the day, and it makes the sky look bluer. This will be helpful if you are relaxing on the beach or doing water sports.

Benefits of Non-Polarized Sunglasses:

• Better for flying

Polarized lenses reduce glare and can impair a pilot's ability to see instruments and screens on the aircraft's instrument panel. For this reason, pilots fly with non-polarized sunglasses.

• Travel in low light or nighttime conditions

Non-polarized lenses also work better for low light and nighttime conditions. They provide clarity and definition without darkening your field of view.

• Low price and high durability

Ordinary non-polarized lenses are sometimes more wear-resistant and less expensive than treated lenses

• Reading LCD and operating heavy machines

When operating heavy machinery, polarized lenses make it more difficult to read control panels and monitor screens, so non-polarized sunglasses are best recommended.

In some cases, more glare or light may also be an advantage, making non-polarized lenses a better choice.

Which lenses should I buy?

The arrival of summer makes our outings crisis-prone. With UV rays attempting to impress our skin and glare making our eyes even more blurry, this is where polarized lenses become necessary. While polarization can add a little more to the purchase cost of a pair of lenses, you do get what you pay for. Sometimes it's definitely worth the extra few dollars, especially when there are so many tangible benefits. Money is not everything, particularly when it comes to eye diseases. The sun's rays treat all people equally.

And non-polarized lenses only protect from light. So, yes, they protect your eyes from the sun and related rays - this is called UV protection - but they still allow glare or ambient light to pass through, unlike polarized lenses, which, as mentioned above, are designed to reduce glare.

It depends on your own needs whether you choose polarized or non-polarized lenses. If you love the outdoors and drive around a lot, then getting polarized lenses is definitely worth the money, as they can relieve your eye fatigue, eliminate reflections and give you a better experience. If you spend a lot of time indoors or working on a computer, then you can buy non-polarized lenses. A standard pair of non-polarized sunglasses should be enough to shield your eyes from the most UV rays.

Best place to buy your replacement lenses

Now that you have a clearer understanding of what the polarized vs. non-polarized lenses debate is all about, you can start looking for polarized lenses that match your sunglasses model and personal needs.

MryLens always offers replacement sunglasses lenses for all the top brands. All you need to do is decide which lens best fits your needs, and then choose the right style, the lenses will be delivered to you directly from us. Browse our online catalog of high-quality lenses and feel free to contact us, the perfect pair will be offered to you!