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  1. #8
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    Good point.

    Polycarbonate lenses naturally block UV. Polarized glass lenses need to have a UV-blocking coating (and obviously glass lenses aren't the safest choice for sports). Polarized polycarbonate lenses tend to be expensive.

    ETA:

    From Eye Care Professional magazine:

    Although the benefits of polarization are excellent for almost all patients and outdoor activities, some visual activities may be hampered by polarization. Pilots who operate aircraft with polycarbonate or tempered-glass windshields may be distracted by the stressed, checkerboard pattern that may appear in the material. Activities that may require use of a LCD screen may also be hampered by polarized lenses since LCD screens operate by polarizing light. An additional activity that may pose a danger to individuals wearing polarized lenses is downhill skiing. Glare for high speed skiers is a safety asset due to its ability to alert skiers to ice patches and bumps on a ski slope.
    So in addition to the nausea-inducing properties I referenced, they could keep you from seeing your computer. I would think that the ability to see reflected glare from ice and water puddles would be an issue on the bici, too.
    Last edited by OakLeaf; 09-11-2009 at 06:46 AM.
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