Eye damage can happen at any time of the year, but the Australian summer season— with bright sun, sand, and plenty of outdoor activity—can be a particularly dangerous time.
During the summer season, most people associate more time in the sun with applying sunscreen to protect the skin, but it’s equally as important to protect your eyes, as exposure to harmful sunlight can lead to an increased risk of eye diseases such as cataracts, growths on the eye, and even cancer. If you work, play sport, or spend a lot of time outdoors, it is worth considering investing in a pair of high-quality safety sunglasses. High-quality safety sunglasses will not only protect your eyes from UV radiation but will also make your vision much clearer and more comfortable in the summer glare.
If you are looking to dim the sheer brightness of your surroundings, you should look for Safety Glasses with smoke tinted lenses. They help lower the brightness while heightening your clarity. However, if you find yourself struggling to see due to the intense and overpowering glare of the sun, it’s recommended that you look for Polarised safety glasses as they are designed to protect your eyes from the unwanted and often uncomfortable glare of the sun.
Polarised safety glasses not only offer slick and smart-looking designs, but are also protect your eyes from damaging and unwanted glare. Glare is created when sunlight reflects off a flat surface and the light is reflected in every direction. Basic tinted sunglass lenses do not block glare, they only reduce the brightness of horizontal and vertical light.
Polarised lenses mitigate glare by using a chemical film either applied to or embedded in the lenses. The chemical filter on polarised sunglasses removes glare by absorbing the incoming horizontal light, while still allowing vertical light. What we perceived as glare is usually reflected horizontal light. The horizontal light that creates the effect of glare is absorbed and nullified by the chemical film on polarised lenses.
Polarised lenses kind of act like a chemical venetian blind, by only allowing in vertical light.
It is important to consider your work environment, and decide what style of Safety Sunglasses is best for your situation.
Southland Supply Group offers a wide range of safety glasses that are designed for great fit, outstanding comfort and the highest level of protection. Customers can select from numerous options, as everyone faces slightly different hazards and have slightly different needs. Our protective eyewear ranges from polarised glasses, smoked lens glasses, clear lens glasses, welding lens glasses and, much more. Browse our website at https://www.southland.com.au/ for the complete range.