0
reduce glare and reflections
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoTo eliminate the glare from reflections
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What are GPL lenses are they polarized?
In reference to Ray-Ban sunglasses, their GPL lenses are polarized. The GPL stands for Glass Polarized Lens.
How do g 15 xlt lenses compare to polarized lenses?
A polarized lens cuts more reflected glare but the actual protection of polarized lenses and G15 lenses are the same. Polarized sunglass lenses reduce glare reflected off roads, bodies of water, snow, and other horizontal surfaces where the G15 lenses do not.
If you have polarized Oakley half jackets can you put non polarized lenses in the same frames?
Yep. No difference in lenses except for the polarized coating.
Are the oakley flak jackets polarized?
Not all pairs are. You have to buy Polarized lenses for them to be polarized.
Are g15 xlt lenses polarized?
No. Polarized cost about $100 more.
Do polarized lenses increase the spectrum of visible light?
no
Should baseball outfielders wear polarized lenses?
I have heard several times that polarized lenses cause slight depth perception issues. A good article that discusses this is found at probaseballinsider.com. I found this article after a sunglsses salesman who played baseball suggested I would be better off without polarized lenses.
How are self tinting sunglasses different from polarized sunglasses?
Polarized sunglasses are designed to vertically filter out glare from sunlight or bright lights. Self-tinting, or transitional lenses, are lenses that turn brighter or darker depending on the intensity of sunlight hitting the lenses.
What is the difference between UV protected lenses and polarized?
UV lens coatings are designed to block UV rays from reaching your eyes. Polarized lenses block glare (light reflected off of water or snow, for example) and improve vision that way. Polarized lenses do not offer UV protection - they would need to have a UV coating applied.
Are polarized sunglasses better then tinted sunglasses?
Tint is mostly cosmetic. Polarized lenses block the harmful rays and are better for your eyes.
Do tinted lenses work with transitions?
No they do not. Transitions cannot be tinted because it will not be effective. However, Polarized lenses can be tinted darker.
Why are polarized sunglasses such a good idea?
Polarized lenses are extremely helpful when driving, fishing or any sport where there is metal that could potentially direct a blinding glare into your eyes. Polarized lenses are unique in that they reduce light from glare without decreasing the intensity of your entire line of site; moreover, polarized lenses do not simply block the amount of light reaching your eye-instead, they block harmful reflections and glare while only minimally tinting your vision.
