These are described as anti-glare: does that mean they are polarized? Somewhat related: I'm curious if they are suitable for night driving?
1576476
Not 100% sure if they are polarized or not but I can say that they do make my vision clearer and have driven with them on. Vision seems clearer with less glare. Hope this helps.
1576477
They aren't polarized, if they were you wouldn't be able to see your computer screen while wearing them. You shouldn't wear tinted lenses while driving at night, it's an easy way to get a ticket depending on your traffic laws. If you require prescription glasses while driving, then I suggest ordering a pair online (i.e Zenni Optical) and adding on anti-glare. Anti-glare only helps if you actually require wearing lenses though, it just reduces glare reflecting on the lenses from incoming car lights etc.
1969265
I don't think there is actual anti-glare, but the mirror is no worse than any other mirror; you only see the headlights of the car directly behind you, while it affords wide angle visibility to the sides. One can tilt the mirror or scrunch down to avoid the a particularly obnoxious set of headlights directly behind you.
1294813
I just checked the glasses to see if they reduce glare from oncoming headlights. The quick answer is that they do not, except insofar as they reduce light transmission by being yellow. Reduced light transmission at night is a bad thing if you're on a dark road, so I recommend you do not wear these at night. Instead, if you're having trouble with glare from oncoming headlights, consult an optician or opthalmologist to find out what options they know about to reduce glare.
1477283
Yes, it helps. It's good, too, when night road crews use krieg lights to work. I wouldn't say it's amazing, but it's like sunglasses. I bought this product two years ago and I have seen a similar product on TV promising more in the glare-blocking department. So do your homework. This is a good product; there may be better. (On the other hand, there may be more hype on other brands. This is solidly made and pretty good.)
852641
Just drive only in shaded areas, this will ensure that it does not reflect the sun to affect other drivers. Not unless your looking where you shouldn't, they do nothing to hinder vision at all. There is no extra flares or glares of reflected light against other drivers. It does not affect you either. These are designed to improve the look of your vehicle, if you get these chrome mirror trims or have already gotten them "STOP WORRING".
1294814
I haven't used the glasses at night. I only use them for shooting and that's a daytime activity at the range. I can try them out tonight while walking around or driving, and see if they help with glare. It would be helpful if you can reply with how you plan to use the glasses for glare reduction, so I can replicate the conditions if possible.
1773069
These smoke gray sunglasses are not polarized. You are not going to get a pair of polarized sunglasses for $65.
559083
It is polarized, I just checked. You can barely tell the difference, but they are. And they are well-made.
1137159
This is not a technically documented answer. They block significant amount of light. Essentially they remove more the half of the annoying glare light when driving, including from the old lights and the new blue eye killers.
2015128
Hi Tony, I use them for shooting glasses in and outdoors. I have never used them for driving at night. I have a yellow pair i use for night driving.
852688
I were them here in Louisiana today in fact and it was a sunny day. I believe they do offer protection. There is no UV rating other than a comment somewhere about being standard polarized lenses.
1736024
Yes, noticeable difference at night. The glare of bright lights is diminished, however, it also mutes darkness. I agree with others that its more difficult to see people, animals, or objects on or along side of road. For me, these work best driving towards bright sunlight.
1137156
All I can tell you they are nice (really brighten things up) on cloudy days. At night they cut down on light glare from headlights/street lights but they do darken shadowed area more then clear lens. In town at night they are ok but not on country roads at night,to dark.
838015
No. These cut down peripheral glare but they seem to intensify light sources such as oncoming headlights. At least that is my experience. Perhaps a different owner has had better results with night glare.
114980
They are fairly dark, I use them as sunglasses while driving and working outside. They aren't the darkest sunglasses I own, but I like really dark glasses. most home improvement stores sell them as well if you want to see them in person, that's how I decided I wanted them.
1969264
No anti glare coating, I haven't had any issues with it at night but I have it installed in a Jeep CJ7 that I mostly drive off road and a little around town. I love these mirrors, no blind spots at all.
1294815
I can't see well enough at night to drive safely anymore. Last night I HAD to drive home in the dark both on highway and dark, winding roads. These were a godsend, and made it home safely. They reduced the oncoming lights' glare and brightened the roads.