That’s it, the sun is finally coming out of hiding, and you're craving terraces, the seaside, or outdoor strolls? Hold your horses, have you thought about equipping yourself to protect your eyes from UV rays and glare?
Stick around to discover what polarized glasses mean, how they differ from standard sunglasses, and our selection of polarized eyewear.
What are polarized sunglasses?
Polarized lenses are lenses that have undergone a treatment to limit glare and reflections. Specifically, it is a filter applied to or integrated into the lens as a thin layer of liquid crystals. The goal: to block horizontal light rays which, when reflected off water or snow, can dazzle you. It's like a super anti-glare shield designed to prevent discomfort caused by reverberation.
💡 Good to know: be careful not to confuse anti-reflective lenses with polarized lenses! It is not the same treatment being applied, and you can actually find sunglasses that are both polarized and anti-reflective.
The benefits of polarized sunglasses
This technology has quite a few advantages, which is why polarized lenses are so popular (and probably why you clicked on this link, so let's cut to the chase!):
- 🛡️ Polarized lenses offer optimal protection against both glare and UV rays (provided you choose quality category 3 sunglasses that meet CE or UV400 standards)
- 😎 Buying glasses with a polarizing filter is also a great choice if you want top-notch visual comfort: contrasts are sharper, color perception is improved, and you can better distinguish depth and textures
- 😴 A significant bonus: this type of eyewear reduces eye fatigue
- 🕶️ They are ideal for outdoor activities and are among the sunglasses recommended for driving (because yes, driving with glare hitting your face is quite dangerous)
- 🤓 You can also ask your optician to fit your frames with polarized sunglasses lenses that are corrected to your vision: no need to choose between blurry vision and glare-free vision!
It is worth noting, however, that depending on how you use your sunglasses, these lenses may have some limitations: they can hinder visibility on certain screens (notably LCDs) and are not useful indoors or at night.
Polarized lenses and stylish frames: our selection
It's all well and good to talk about the characteristics of polarizing lenses and why they might be the right choice for you, but the best thing is also to show you our selection of top-notch polarized sunglasses to protect your precious eyes, both winter and summer!
X-Pol® lenses: an Horus X exclusive
To provide you with protection and visual comfort, we have designed great polarizing lenses with exclusive tech: all Horus X solar lenses are equipped with exclusive technologies to take care of your eyes as they deserve.
Our X-Pol® polarized lenses combine ultimate protection against UV rays and glare (category 3, CE standard, 100% ultraviolet filtration—just that), comfort, and style, without breaking the bank.
Our range of polarized glasses for optimal comfort without robbing the bank
You've made it this far and are wondering why we still haven't told you which model of polarized glasses is perfect for you? Patience, we're getting there!
Urban Sun (€49.90)
Delightfully vintage, comfortable, lightweight, and stylish, it's the simple and effective choice for under €50.
Stockholm Sun (€49.90)
We love its timeless look, with a little something extra! Well, we know what: lightweight, high-performance, and comfortable, they look just as stunning in the Frost version as in Tortoise!
One Sun (€49.90)
If you're looking for a pair of sunglasses that are covering, lightweight, and ergonomic without cutting corners on style and quality, the One Sun is for you!
Ushuaïa Sun (€69.90)
Its gold or silver metallic frame, round lenses, and unparalleled comfort make it our vintage-look favorite: definitely one to try for all your adventures.
Clip on sun (€29.90)
We finish with our polarized clip-ons, perfect if you already own one of our blue-light blocking models like Urban, Urban Revolution, or Stockholm. In one gesture, you have two pairs of glasses in one to protect your peepers wherever you are!
💡 Good to know: for an even more extensive selection, we recommend checking out our comparison of the best polarized sunglasses; you're sure to find what you're looking for there!
A final word: polarized glasses for optimal protection
- Polarized glasses combine protection and comfort while offering the wearer the benefits of polarized lenses: UV protection, better contrast perception, colors, depth and textures, and blocking reverberation and glare
- This is why they are perfect for outdoor activities: from a simple walk to sports, and even driving, they will quickly become a must-have to take everywhere!
- If you are looking for effective and gorgeous polarized glasses, we suggest you take a look at our online shop: we've designed models with exclusive tech that are comfortable, lightweight, and look absolutely fantastic. And all this without having to sell a kidney, with free delivery and a lifetime warranty: when we say we're confident, we're not kidding!
