I think we (we meaning, all of us who wear sunglasses) often overlook how important eye protection can be. Not just at the range where I am sure most of us here are all strict adherents of wearing our glasses. But in the rest of our daily lives. For our everyday carry, on duty, when we're driving, etc. And I don't believe most of us really think about what we are buying when we get a new set.
I wrote the below linked article trying to better understand (and articulate) what to look for in a pair of sunglasses. They come in all different styles and they come in all different price ranges. So, what makes them different? What matters when buying them? My thesis is that sunglasses are not just a fashion accessory. Quality eye wear is 'body armor' for your face and are essential kit for people like us - prepared, armed; some on duty, some of us aren't. But sunglasses are not just for looking cool.
https://nelsonuniform.com/blogs/new...re-essential-gear-for-high-risk-professionals
The thing that really jumped out at me when I was putting this together is polarization (and the quality of the glasses' scratch resistance, anti-fog, etc). Being able to actually see better is a function I think most of us breeze over. I'd love to have more feedback from those reading this about their feelings on those qualities.
Sure, we all want swoopy glasses that will stop a howitzer, but I never really stopped to think that we look at and miss things (because of glare, or distorted optics from fog or scratches) far more often than we get projectiles to the face. We use our eyes to look and see everyday - but only concern ourselves with worst case features or how nice the glasses look to us? And because of what we do when we are working, or carrying, or protecting our families; overlooking things is a big deal. Which means glare is a big deal. I never really thought of it like that before.
Your thoughts?
Brad
I wrote the below linked article trying to better understand (and articulate) what to look for in a pair of sunglasses. They come in all different styles and they come in all different price ranges. So, what makes them different? What matters when buying them? My thesis is that sunglasses are not just a fashion accessory. Quality eye wear is 'body armor' for your face and are essential kit for people like us - prepared, armed; some on duty, some of us aren't. But sunglasses are not just for looking cool.
https://nelsonuniform.com/blogs/new...re-essential-gear-for-high-risk-professionals
The thing that really jumped out at me when I was putting this together is polarization (and the quality of the glasses' scratch resistance, anti-fog, etc). Being able to actually see better is a function I think most of us breeze over. I'd love to have more feedback from those reading this about their feelings on those qualities.
Sure, we all want swoopy glasses that will stop a howitzer, but I never really stopped to think that we look at and miss things (because of glare, or distorted optics from fog or scratches) far more often than we get projectiles to the face. We use our eyes to look and see everyday - but only concern ourselves with worst case features or how nice the glasses look to us? And because of what we do when we are working, or carrying, or protecting our families; overlooking things is a big deal. Which means glare is a big deal. I never really thought of it like that before.
Your thoughts?
Brad