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Answered 2008-11-16 21:44:35

The polarized lenses help reduce glare, which can be a real problem in water sports and many other outdoor activities. Light reflected from surfaces like a flat road or smooth water is generally horizontally polarized. That is, the reflected light is usually vibrating more in one direction than in others. This horizontally polarized light is blocked by the vertically oriented polarizers in the lenses.

Pilots don't usually wear them, though, because polarized lenses often make it tough or impossible to see liquid crystal displays (LCDs) found on the dashboards of planes (and cars, ATMS and others)

Also, skiers generally should not use them because they make it harder to see contrast -- bumps -- in the snow.

But for everyday use, choose polarized lenses if you are outside in high-glare situations a lot. They are sometimes a tad more expensive, but not necessarily -- and it's worth it.

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