Anti-glare glasses explained
Have you ever noticed during springtime when the sun is low in the sky, it can be really hard to see your surroundings? Or perhaps, you've driven or cycled on wet roads and noticed the sun reflecting in your eyes. You strain your eyes to see but the light is so blinding it makes you feel tired and fatigued. This reflected light, known as glare can have a serious long-term impact on your vision. Anti-glare eyewear, whether it be standard glasses or a pair of sunglasses, are a great solution to helping you with this problem.
What is glare and how can it impact you?
Glare can result in an uncomfortable visual experience, making it difficult for you to see clearly. It is caused by excessive bright light entering the field of vision which your eyes are not able to cope with. Brightness can come from direct or reflected sunlight, or artificial light like car headlights. It can obstruct your view and cause momentary blindness. Glare can make you extremely uncomfortable and as a result, interfere with your ability to undertake certain tasks. This can be particularly dangerous when driving or working with specific tools or equipment, impacting your ability to quickly recognise hazards. Overexposure to glare can cause eye strain and fatigue. It can also lead to the development of other eye conditions.
How to deal with glare when driving
There are a number of ways you can prevent distraction from blinding glare and keep yourself safe on the roads. It is extremely important to have anti-reflective eyewear as it will allow you to recognise and respond more quickly to potential hazards on the road without any unnecessary distractions.
What types of anti-glare glasses are there?
If you want a pair of anti-glare prescription glasses, we'd recommend adding an anti-reflective coating to your standard clear lenses. Our lens packages, from Silver upwards, provide reliable anti-reflection which removes troublesome glare. This will give you excellent visibility when driving during the night time, helping to reduce the dazzling reflected glare from car headlights and street lamps. It will also protect you when you're looking at your digital devices, like your computer screen, tablet or mobile.
Polarised lenses
Polarised lenses are an ideal type of anti-glare sunglasses which are best suited for driving during daytime and in bright conditions as they eliminate glare from horizontal surfaces, more specifically wet roads and other vehicles. They provide 100% UV protection, improve contrast and help soothe eye strain. As well as eliminating glare whilst driving, they are perfect for when you are on the go and great for outdoor sports, especially those where it is necessary to see clearly and avoid distraction. They will also shield you from glare reflected off of snow.
Transitions®XTRActive® lenses
Transitions®XTRActive® lenses will protect you when exposed to bright light, for example when you're walking in and out of shops or any kind of bright conditions. They turn extra dark outdoors and darken behind your car windscreen. They have 100% UV protection and can be used for driving during the day and night. They are ideal for general use on a daily basis.
Transitions® Drivewear® lenses
Meanwhile, if you drive long-distance or for long periods during the day, whether for work or another reason, Transitions® Drivewear® lenses are your best bet. They are the only polarised sun lens specifically intended for driving, combining light adaptive photochromic technology with polarisation to minimise glare. These lenses provide a superlative visual experience with the ability to seamlessly adapt to changing light conditions, whether the weather is overcast or it's a bright, sunny day.
How to order anti-glare eyewear?
1. Decide on your frame
Choose from our huge range of stylish frames online and add your favourites to the basket.
2. Choose your lenses and package
Select your vision type and decide which lens category you would prefer. Next, pick one of our sophisticated lens packages.
3. Add your prescription
Enter your prescription or choose to send it later via email, phone, or post.
4. Enjoy your brand-new eyewear!
Once your new eyewear has been delivered to your door, you'll be able to wear them and show them off to everyone.
