Polarized or NonPolarized?

Harley Rider · Guest

When riding a bike which would be better? And what is the difference between Polarized and nonpolarized sunglasses and goggles Question

opticsplanet.com · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 6:17 pm Post subject:

Hi

Polarized sunglasses allow light waves traveling in only one plane to pass through the lenses. This has the effect of reducing glare which is caused by light waves scattering in all different directions. To see the effect of polarization, stand on a boat and look down into the water on a sunny day. Non-polarized lenses typically see only the surface of the water. Polarized lenses allow you to see objects beneath the surface.

For this reason, polarized lenses are the lenses of choice for boating, fishing and driving and are well worth the slightly higher expense.
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Guest · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 1:30 pm Post subject:

polarised lenses also filter out some of the light from LCDs. this might interfere with activities like driving and flying.

Creasy · Guest

for riding a motor bike, it is better not to wear eyewear with polarized lenses

Guest · Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:20 pm Post subject:

Guest · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 12:08 pm Post subject:

opticsplanet.com · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 12:14 pm Post subject:

Hi

Polarized lenses also have a lower light transmission and may be too dark for some driving conditions.
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