Polarized sunglasses have been around for some time now, and are considered absolutely necessary for almost all daylight situations. They are used by business and sports people, on vacation or at work. The popularity is generally well deserved, because it can be difficult to see clearly through the glare of horizontally oriented light rays when the eyes meet a flat surface such as a highway or a large and placid water body.
This type of eyewear is available in a bewildering array of frames, tints, sizes, and shapes. They are no longer made of glass alone, but are also available in lighter versions made of materials that can bear incredibly powerful blows without shattering and putting the eyes in danger of flying debris. The best brands offer lenses made of multiple layers that are designed to present the eyes with sharp images and true colors without harmful radiation. Frames can wrap around the front of a face in such a manner that unwanted rays will not hit your eyes from the sides, offering a wide field of vision.
While the benefits of polarized sunglasses are clear, their limitations escape the attention of many people. There are conditions in which filtering...