Polarised safety glasses
The point of wearing glasses is to provide vision that is both clear, accurate and in both safety and lifestyle situations provide protection from environmental factors like glare, reflection, and debris from inhibiting our vision.
Polarised glasses generally come at an added cost vs your traditional darkened tints which don’t compete with benefits that polarised lenses provide. It is about finding the right solution for the environment your in and if that’s glary and reflective situations then polarised lenses are definitely worth the investment.
What is polarisation?
Light travels in wave lengths through the air. These wave lengths can vibrate in all directions. When light hits a reflective surface, all the reflected light then vibrates parallel to the surface.
This is called polarisation.
Smooth surfaces such as concrete, metal, snow, sand, and wet roads reflect a white glaring light. This is because most polarised light travels in two dimensions, horizontally and vertically. Vertical light brings useful information to eyes, enabling us to see colours and contrasts, while horizontal light simply creates glare which can considerably reduce what is being viewed.
How do polarised sunglasses work?
Light travels in wave lengths through the air. These wave lengths can vibrate in all directions. When light hits a reflective surface, all the reflected light then vibrates parallel to the surface. This is called polarisation.
Smooth surfaces such as concrete, metal, snow, sand, and wet roads reflect a white glaring light. This is because most polarised light travels in two dimensions, horizontally and vertically. Vertical light brings useful information to eyes, enabling us to see colours and contrasts, while horizontal light simply creates glare which can considerably reduce what is being viewed.
Standard sunglasses and outdoor use safety glasses reduce both useful and interfering light, resulting in darker environment. Polarised lens eyewear features a special filter, which blocks horizontal light.
uvex polarised safety glasses
uvex polarised safety sunglasses are ideal for industries and applications including (but not limited too): Outdoor work and sport, Law enforcement / emergency services, fishing, construction industry, over water work and security.
High-quality outdoor protection against the harsh glare and ultraviolet rays of the Australian sun can be hard to find. uvex polarised safety glasses range sets the benchmark for comfort and wearer acceptance and provide reliable UV 400 protection . As dual-purpose eyewear, uvex polarised is suitable for not only a wide range of work environments, but also after-hours in everyday life.
The entire uvex polarised range complies with the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1337.1 for comprehensive medium impact protection at work and afterhours.
Key Benefits of uvex polarised safety glasses
Glare from sunlight or bright artificial lighting can be dangerous, especially in work environments such with moving vehicles and objects. Polarised lenses help reduce glare by filtering out horizontal light waves, improving visual perception, enhance clarity and colour definition.
Visual Performance can be enhanced by reducing glare and improving contrast. This is particularly advantageous in situations that require precise depth perception, colour recognition, or object detection. Whether you're operating heavy machinery, working with electrical equipment, or engaging in outdoor activities, clear vision can help workers perform your tasks more effectively and safely.
UV Protection. Polarised safety glasses often come with built-in UV protection, shielding your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Prolonged exposure to UV radiation can contribute to various eye problems, including blurred vision, discomfort, or redness in the eyes to cataracts and macular degeneration. Polarised safety eyewear with UV protection helps safeguard your eyes from these risks.
Comfort. Safety eyewear, including polarised options, are designed to be comfortable to wear for extended periods. They typically feature lightweight frames, adjustable nose pads, and ergonomic designs to ensure a secure fit and minimise discomfort. When safety glasses are comfortable, workers are more likely to wear them consistently, promoting compliance with workplace safety regulations and reducing the risk of eye injuries.
Seabin Project
Tested and tried by our partners at the Seabin Project measuring the health of our waterways on their journey to 100 cities. With every purchase made of the uvex oceania or uvex aquarius polarised safety glasses, $1 gets donated to the Seabin Foundation. The Seabin foundation is a Not-For-Profit fundraising organisation that addresses education, research and innovation projects that result in cleaner oceans.
protecting people who protect our oceans!
uvex polarised range
uvex polarised safety sunglasses are ideal for: Outdoor work and sport, Law enforcement / emergency services, fishing, construction industry, over water work and security.
