Antibody have issues with polarized sunglasses?

[Bikeman315]

When Mustangs ease into the 22nd century and offer HUD, you'll have a problem with polarized lenses...

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[Bikeman315]

Photochromic glasses are polarized. If you doubt this, go check with Serengeti on their website.

Photochromic glasses without polarization would be extremely bad for your eyes. As in it would injure your eyes.

Only cheap sunglasses aren't polarized.

+1 I've used Serengeti Drivers in my cars for many years (they used to be a lot cheaper). They are exceptional. And they are polarized.

https://www.serengeti-eyewear.com/us/lens-tech.html

 

[wingnutt]

I do know that pilots can't use polarized glasses in aircraft with digital instruments.

As someone who flew for 13 years in the Air Force this is an incorrect statement. Digital gauges have polarized screens on them to reduce glare but as long as you aren’t tilting your head they do not black out.
I’ve always worn polarized glasses, even when I flew.

not so fast…I have been flying corporate jets for almost 20 years now, and we have been told from day 1 that polarized glasses and digital cockpits don’t mix. I have no doubt the military spends a little more money to coat their screens, but we all know not everything trickles down to us lowlifes

I can verify it as well…it’s not a 100% interference issue, but when you are up in the 40s and the sun hits you in just the right way every screen in my cockpit appears to go black. There’s not a dam thing you can do but take the glasses off to fix it

 

[KingKona]

not so fast…I have been flying corporate jets for almost 20 years now, and we have been told from day 1 that polarized glasses and digital cockpits don’t mix. I have no doubt the military spends a little more money to coat their screens, but we all know not everything trickles down to us lowlifes

I can verify it as well…it’s not a 100% interference issue, but when you are up in the 40s and the sun hits you in just the right way every screen in my cockpit appears to go black. There’s not a dam thing you can do but take the glasses off to fix it

Sunlight in "just the right way" isn't what makes the screens go black.

It's polarization of two surfaces, that are turned 90 degrees to one another. That's what makes them go black. All light transmittance is blocked.

This video shows this, using a pair of polarized sunglasses, and different cell phone screens. The same thing would apply to any polarized screens.

 

[Bikeman315]

not so fast…I have been flying corporate jets for almost 20 years now, and we have been told from day 1 that polarized glasses and digital cockpits don’t mix. I have no doubt the military spends a little more money to coat their screens, but we all know not everything trickles down to us lowlifes

I can verify it as well…it’s not a 100% interference issue, but when you are up in the 40s and the sun hits you in just the right way every screen in my cockpit appears to go black. There’s not a dam thing you can do but take the glasses off to fix it

Thank the lord for the internet.......

https://www.faa.gov/pilots/safety/pilotsafetybrochures/media/sunglasses.pdf

POLARIZATION. Polarized lenses are not recommended for use in the aviation environment. While useful for blocking reflected light from horizontal surfaces such as water or snow, polarization can reduce or eliminate the visibility of instruments that incorporate anti- glare filters. Polarized lenses may also interfere with visibility through an aircraft windscreen by enhancing striations in laminated materials and mask the sparkle of light that reflects off shiny surfaces such as another aircraft’s wing or windscreen, which can reduce the time a pilot has to react in a “see-and-avoid” traffic situation.

Now, back to cars......

 

[KingKona]

When Mustangs ease into the 21st century and offer HUD, you'll have a problem with polarized lenses...

I don't think so.

Have you experienced this yourself?

 

[KingKona]

Thank the lord for the internet.......

https://www.faa.gov/pilots/safety/pilotsafetybrochures/media/sunglasses.pdf

POLARIZATION. Polarized lenses are not recommended for use in the aviation environment. While useful for blocking reflected light from horizontal surfaces such as water or snow, polarization can reduce or eliminate the visibility of instruments that incorporate anti- glare filters. Polarized lenses may also interfere with visibility through an aircraft windscreen by enhancing striations in laminated materials and mask the sparkle of light that reflects off shiny surfaces such as another aircraft’s wing or windscreen, which can reduce the time a pilot has to react in a “see-and-avoid” traffic situation.

Now, back to cars......

Are there anti-glare filters other than polarization?

 

[Dai Uy Ted]

I don't think so.

Have you experienced this yourself?

Definitely. In my case, with a Jaguar and three Genesises. A problem commonly known among drivers of HUD equipped cars. And though it has been hard to find good sunglasses without polarization, we're seeing more of them now because of this problem.

 

[KingKona]

Definitely. In my case, with a Jaguar and three Genesises. A problem commonly known among drivers of HUD equipped cars. And though it has been hard to find good sunglasses without polarization, we're seeing more of them now because of this problem.

Interesting. I'll look into that.

 

[rxryanm]

Definitely. In my case, with a Jaguar and three Genesises. A problem commonly known among drivers of HUD equipped cars. And though it has been hard to find good sunglasses without polarization, we're seeing more of them now because of this problem.

I'll add a tick too - pretty sure it happened in my BMW.

 

[Bikeman315]

Are there anti-glare filters other than polarization?

Absolutely. From reading this article eyeglasses/sunglass with antiglare coating (AR) would be superior to polarized glasses in a car, especially at night.

https://www.optically.ca/blog/polarized-and-anti-glare-whats-the-difference.htm

 

[Ponyupnow]

Going to be ordering some new sunglasses but am worried about going with polarized. I’ve seen some people say it can impact infotainment screens / looking out tinted side windows.
Does anyone with polarized sunglasses have any input?

Only way you will find out is by buying..or trying them at the store....10 yrs with my own set of polarized and have no problem. They tent to bring certain colors out a bit more than a regular dark tint. And unless you drive with them at night tinted windows should not be a problem either. Each person will have a say and preference though.

 

[KingKona]

Absolutely. From reading this article eyeglasses/sunglass with antiglare coating (AR) would be superior to polarized glasses in a car, especially at night.

https://www.optically.ca/blog/polarized-and-anti-glare-whats-the-difference.htm

I was thinking for screens. Cars, phones, planes, etc.

ETA: I read that article. It states that polarized glasses cannot be used with screens. That's wrong.

Not sure what the article's point is. Probably just to get people to buy AR coatings on their glasses.

 

[wingnutt]

Sunlight in "just the right way" isn't what makes the screens go black.

It's polarization of two surfaces, that are turned 90 degrees to one another. That's what makes them go black. All light transmittance is blocked.

This video shows this, using a pair of polarized sunglasses, and different cell phone screens. The same thing would apply to any polarized screens.

you can call it whatever you like, and post a video from Mr. Edward Land himself…

…but if I personally wear polarized glasses in my airplane and 50% of the time all is well, and the other 50% they black out my screens; then I shall not be using them

EDIT because I actually watched the video…how is that relevant in any way to an airplane? The position of the pilot to the screen never rotates

 

[Zelek]

I've had polarized lenses for years and no issues. Currently have Oakley Prizms and they work well for driving.

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