Polarized vs Tinted Lenses
Polarized lenses and tinted lenses serve different purposes, and understanding the distinction can help you decide which option is best for your needs.
What Are Tinted Lenses?
- Tinted lenses are lenses with a uniform color coating (or gradient) that reduces the overall brightness of visible light entering your eyes.
- They come in a variety of colors (e.g., gray, brown, yellow, green) that can enhance vision for specific activities or environments.
What Are Polarized Lenses?
- Polarized lenses reduce glare by filtering out horizontally polarized light, which is common when light reflects off flat surfaces like water, roads, or snow.
- Polarized lenses can also be tinted, but their primary feature is their anti-glare filter.