Glare and too bright?

When you are driving during bright daytimes, have you ever struggled to keep your eyes open?

The sharp light reflections from incoming cars’ windscreens, mirrors and even from the road surface.

That could make you feel difficult to see the road clearly and increases eye strain.

For sure, you have tried wearing sunglasses, but you find themuncomfortable on your nose and templesafter long periods of use.

We know it is hard to choose the right pair of driving sunglasses, because there are too many options in the market, and hard for you to know which one suits the best.

So, we had made an ultimate guide helping you to choose the best driving sunglasses!

Polarised lenses best for driving?

I’m sure that you have heard that ‘Polarised sunglasses are the best for driving’.But is that true?

1.1  What are polarized lenses sunglasses?

Polarised lenses have a layer of polarising filter, helps to reduce glare.

1.2. What is glare?

In outdoor environment, besides from UV lights, there are also glare. These are lights reflecting on irregularity road and water surfaces. This would impact our clarity of site hence causing making our eyes feel tired.

1.3. Benefits of polarised lenses

1.       Reduce glare and helps improve vision and safety under sunny day-time conditions.
2.      Less eyestrains, hence reducing chance to get headaches and facial muscle fatigue.
3.      Better UV protection comparing to regular lenses.

1.4 How to tell if your sunglasses is polarized?

Easiest way would be looking into your phone. If you see this. Then it is polarised.

1.5 When to use polarised lenses sunglasses?

Best when driving, fishing or boating. Or when you are doing outdoor activities during bright sunny days.

1.6 When not to use polarized lenses sunglasses?

1.       When you are driving at night and even during cloudy days.
2.      When you are playing with any LCD screens under the sun.

Yes! Polarised lenses

Yes, polarized lenses sunglasses are best for driving. But there is one significant drawback. You might not see your head up screen reflecting on your windscreens anymore.

Lightweight sunglasses are better when driving?

Yes, that is 100% true

Heavier Weight = better quality?

We understand that weight is an important factor when determining whether sunglasses feel expensive or cheap. As, many people tend assume heavier sunglasses indicate better quality. 

NO! that is 100% wrong. Heavier sunglasses mean they tend to use frame materials like acetate. Making the sunglasses to weigh more than 40g and even 50g!!?

Imaging wearing a designer pair and driving 3 hours, but you are wearing 2 batteries on your head for 3 hours?? Your nose and temple are going to feel huge pain.

So, lightweight sunglasses are essential for driving long distance.

I can wear any lenses colour when driving?

No! Different lenses colours do more than just make you look cool. They impact clarity, contract and even eye strain level.

  • Grey & Black lenses

    They are the strongest in reducing brightness without distorting the colours. Hence, perfect for everyday wear and outdoor activities.

    Especially when driving during bright day-time conditions.

  • Brown lenses

    Brown lenses tend to make everything sharper, as they enhance contract and depth perception.

    Ideal for driving and doing sports where details matter.

  • Yellow lenses

    Yellow lenses sunglasses boost visibility in low-light and foggy conditions, by filtering out blue light and enhancing contract.

    When you are driving under a foggy or cloudy conditions, yellow lenses would be the best.

  • Summary table

    We have compile a handy summary table that helps you to choose the perfect lens colour for all your activities.

    Save it! For future use💗

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Conclusion

When you are driving, is best to pick sunglasses that arepolarised lenses and lightweight.

Ideally the lenses colours areGrey/Black,BrownandYellow. This could help you reduce glare and improve driving safety.

EYE WONDER

A good pair of sunglasses makes driving safer and more comfortable.

If you want a polarised,lightweight, foldable, and stylishsunglasses that won’t weigh you down while driving,EYE WONDERhas you covered.

See the difference for yourself!

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