Polarized sunglasses on the road
As is well known, visual capabilities in driving have a significant influence on road safety on the road. Precisely, with the arrival of the summer season, the number of trips to enjoy our well-deserved vacations at the beach increases. Just as you should check the condition of your vehicles before setting off on your vacation trip, it is also necessary to check your visual health. Thus, for example, an out-of-date prescription or certain visual problems can limit visual capabilities when driving on the road. However, in addition to a visual check-up in summer, it is also necessary to protect vision from the harmful effects of sun exposure. Specifically, although it is known that ultraviolet light from the sun due to its high energy can cause injuries to the eye structures, during driving at certain times it can also cause glare. At InterOptics in Alfaz del Pi we provide information on the benefits of polarized sunglasses to reduce glare while driving on the road.
What are the benefits of polarized sunglasses on the road?
When driving on the road independently of the vehicle, especially at dusk and dawn, the glare that occurs can be very annoying. Precisely, if the vision is not optimal and is deteriorated by glare, it can increase the reaction time to any dangerous situation on the road with the risk that this entails. In this sense, polarized sunglasses prevent the annoying horizontal glare that occurs, improving the driver’s visual quality. In addition to reducing glare, polarized sunglasses also have the advantage of improving color vision. The fact that polarized sunglasses improve color vision will allow better perception of traffic signs or even vehicles on the road. However, it is important to keep in mind that although polarized sunglasses improve vision on the road, on the other hand, they alter the visualization of the digital screens of the vehicles’ on-board computers. Likewise, polarized sunglasses, if purchased in an authorized optical establishment, will have a built-in filter for ultraviolet light, as there are several categories to choose from.
Opticians and optometrists as eye care professionals will provide advice on the characteristics of the most recommended polarized sunglasses for driving. Specifically, category 2 or 3 polarized sunglasses are recommended for driving, and never category 4, which are not suitable for driving. Due to the benefits that polarized sunglasses provide, they are recommended not only for drivers on the road but also in other circumstances such as on the street and even when practicing certain sports. From InterOptics in Alfaz del Pi we recommend the use of polarized sunglasses while driving on the road to improve visual quality.
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