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Polarized sunglasses?
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Question: I bought a pair of glasses that has a polarized sun glasses clip on (in other words, I just wear my glasses and the put the magnetic clip on over the glasses to have shades). Since I got this pair of glasses from an eye care center, could I assume that the polarized clip on provides good UV protection? I didn’t think about it when I was buying my glasses because I assumed I could trust that any kind of shades would have good UV protection if I bought them from an eye care center that has about 3 associated optometrists with doctorate degrees
3 Comments
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:18 am
Polarized lenses do have full UV protection as well as provide superior glare protection over other types of sunglasses.
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:33 am
Polarized sunglasses are the best. I have had a pair of Maui Jim glasses for 5 years know. I wouldnt ever switch back. The only downside to them sometimes is trying to view anything with a mercury screen or small screens. For example Ipods that show blank from some angles.
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:45 am
Yes, the polarized lenses are great for blocking glare and providing UV protection for your eyes. The only downside to a magnet sun clip on your glasses is that they do not provide as good of coverage and side protection as conventional sunglasses and the light can still get in the sides which means a bit of UV can still get to your eyes etc….
If you ever doubt the amount of UV protection your lenses are providing, many opticals have UV meters that can test the amount of UV that will transmit through your lenses!! You should ask your local eye care center about it
Hope this helps