Polarized VS. Mirrored Lenses for Sunglasses | SportRx

Eyeglass Tyler from SportRx breaks down prescription polarized lenses versus prescription mirrored lenses. Come check it out!
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[@sportrxeyewear]

Still have question about either lens type? Let us know down below!

[@mathew227]

I have a polarized pair sunglasses from INVU, but I can see reflections in the back of the lens if the sun is behind me or in a side..What sunglass you recommend ?

[@cocainehernandez919]

@@mathew227 you would need a back side IR coating I’ve made this mistake before. 40 dollars extra on my new pair

[@mathew227]

@@cocainehernandez919 where you make that coating ?

[@cocainehernandez919]

@@mathew227 at time of purchase

[@jcali02]

How do i or where can i find a blackout type lens where you can't see my eyes?

[@jhko5439]

i work at a call center for a lens lab and you taught me more in 5 min than i have 8 months working there

[@ozeltzex1]

I think the main thing about mirror coatings is color filtration which was totally overlooked; for example the differences between a Brown lens react with a Green coating as opposed to to Bronze coating, or the reason why Blue mirror is most efficient on deep water, etc.

[@gothamjetskier776]

Solid vs subtle ... I learn something new everyday. Thank you Tyler

[@VVayVVard]

Could you make a video where you put a mirrored and a non-mirrored version of the same types of lenses in front of your camera, for a direct comparison? Like how you showed the effect of polarization? This would be very instructive in deciding whether or not it is a useful feature from a functional perspective.

[@Pyracantic]

Silver mirrored thank you kindly for the solid advice and video!

[@billyarsenault1970]

Hey bud. Great vid. I just read in the comments where you said that mirror transitions may stay clear. I just ordered a pair of glasses with photo-chromatic mirror lenses and now I’m thinking the product may have been described wrong and it gonna be one or the other or at the very least they are gonna suck. Keep up the great work.

[@faultless18]

Thank you the info 👌🏻

[@silver6tech]

Very helpful video. Do you also make safety glasses?

[@TotoTortoiseNFriends]

What lens is the rayban aviator green mirror?

[@ja7417]

Silver Gradient Mirror I just got is this good more natural?

[@ja7417]

What's the best most natural color lense please that isn't really dark silver or black?

[@thomasw8074]

Is there a way to get a solid mirrored look without it tinting, as I would like to wear mine all the time due to them being prescription?

[@lovely_sadist1237]

My biggest thing is getting a pair of shades for driving. When I get off work 7am the sun is absolutely blinding. I have to squint to see and it’s so hard to see the traffic lights. Often I’m using my hand to block out the light. The visor doesn’t help. I would need a pair of prescription sunglasses since I wear glasses but don’t want to use contact for shades. I originally brought a pair of transitional eye seeing glasses that “supposed” to also work behind the car windshield. However so far I haven’t seen it working. So now I’m looking to prescription shades and need to know what to buy. Unfortunately polarized lenses are over 100+ dollars for me. And would like to know if they are necessary for driving/blocking the sunlight. Could I get buy with a non polarized prescription sunglasses? Or even mirrored prescription sunglasses? Thanks I’m advance

[@suelandless2965]

With the different colour mirror coatings what do I see thru glasses ? If the mirror is blue do I see blue etc.

[@jamesdelast7116]

Can any be useful for night driving to cut down glare?? Thanks

[@makerofmanythings8447]

Good video bro, I have a question, what are the lenses called that look like a frosted matte. I think that looks REALLY COOL. I look forward to your response. Thanks again bro.

[@c.patricksadowski9959]

Is there a transition that is both polarized and mirrored? Does the Transition XtraActive come with both?

[@selvieblakaj2681]

Question I do have two different eyeglasses material one polycarbonate and one is CR-39 will it be okay to wear them or should I just stick with only one of the materials?

[@MurIocMage]

Which glasses have it pure black so u cannot see the wearers eyes?

[@airpeewee]

whats the name of the suglasses on the left

[@drayely]

Hi there I had my nerves burned in lasek PRK surgery and have alot of eye pain even when it seems dark outside. I have mirrored lenses that I like the look of which is rare because I don’t like many sunglasses. Is there any spray or product that I can buy to use on my current rimless mirrored aviators to make them polarized? Because I was told I should get polarized. Will that coating applied on top make my mirrored lenses look different ? I think I saw an anti glare spray though I don’t know if that will help my mirrored lenses behave the way polarized would or if mirrored is the best I can expect to get. I’m not so sure polarized will even be better for my eyes than my current rimless mirrored aviators lenses-please advise!

[@susangoldstein4210]

I wear bi focal with a line can I get mirrored sunglasses

[@dewightburris3952]

I have been gun-shy for a few years now. I do a lot of surf fishing, shallow flats. I get lost and confused as to what would be best for me. I believe I have come up with the a combination of amber interior color being the best for these conditions and green mirror over the blue. Am I correct in my decision? I am going to get prescription and it gets expensive to get wrong. Any advice?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Dewight! Yes, you are correct. For shallow flats, the lens color we recommend is a brown/amber base with a green mirror. Thanks for reaching out!

[@austinvincent]

I’m looking for lenses that will help me see better in the outfield because I am a baseball player. But I also want the lenses to not show my eyes. Would the prizm polarized lenses for the radar ev work for that?

[@steviesoprano]

Late reply but I know a lot of big league players usually wear mirrored sunglasses

[@josebarcenas9699]

What are some good fully mirrored small to large ruby sunglasses? I’ve Been looking so long I like the fully mirrored I don’t want my eyes to be seen at all

[@sportrxeyewear]

Thank you for the question! A ruby mirror color can be a bit tough. We have many options for you, though! The best thing to do would be to reach out to our opticians so that we can give you the myriad of options available to you. You can reach us at 888-831-5817

[@TheMaxxbiff]

I developed an eye condition from working outside so often. I have a pair of mirrored Rx glasses now. I should of gotten these sooner.

[@keeler1160]

Do colors on mirror coats do different things for each color?

[@sportrxeyewear]

That is a great question! It depends on the density of the mirror. There can be some color "bleed" from the mirror color, especially with solid mirrors as opposed to flash mirrors. It is relatively minimal, but can sometimes lead to a base color that you're not expecting. One example is that if you get a blue solid mirror on a grey base tint, you will add about 15% yellow to the grey. You'd notice that the grey looks a bit closer to an amber than a true grey color when looking through it. If you have more specific color questions, our friendly, knowledgeable opticians would love to help you at 888-831-5817!

[@francoisbelangerboisclair]

One reason to choose mirror over polarized lens? Protective film on public transit windows. They use one in my area that feel "oily" when I wear polarized sunglasses. It's nauseating. I'm not subject to transport sickness. But this coating + polarized lens, I'm sick even if the train is fully still.

[@kendall7086]

Can you recommend a mirror pair of sunglasses for me

[@asimirshadktk]

Is there any way to get mirrored suglasses for someone whose eyesight is weak?

[@sportrxeyewear]

There is a very good chance that we would have no issue with putting a mirror on stronger prescription lenses. While there may be a small chance that there may be a prescription that is too strong for a mirror coating, but we can definitely help with more tailored assistance at 888-831-5817. Our friendly, knowledgeable opticians would love to hear from you!

[@chexhcatialo3889]

My hands are bound behind my back and my glasses are slipping down my nose. What do you recommend for getting my glasses back up my nose?

[@Material_Monkey]

Your shoulder

[@WWEENETWORK]

Gooders...they dont move

[@heiselblock]

Is there a polarized photochromatic combo and could it also be mirrored different colors

[@hamiltons.2388]

Serengeti offers polarized and photochromic. Not mirrored to my knowledge.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi John! We do offer the Transition Vantage lenses where the lenses are polarized when they are transitioned but the lenses will start off as clear and not tinted. We do not offer a mirror coating with transition lenses as it would not allow the lens to change in sunlight and would stay clear. Thanks for reaching out!

[@heiselblock]

@@sportrxeyewear awesome good too know thanks

[@bryand9760]

What is the best mirror color lens for driving? And/or general activities. Mirror silver or mirror blue?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Great question; thanks! While there isn't really a 'best', a great option would be to go with silver or black. If you like the idea of a color that's more unique, there are a number of other good options available to you. You can always reach out to one of our opticians at 888-831-5817 or via email at [e-mail]

[@_mark_787]

@@sportrxeyewear are blue lense safe sine its closest to violet and transmit the highest light energy?

[@alecsanderfuentes3913]

Does oakley have solid Black mirror lense I don’t want my eyes seen

[@sportrxeyewear]

Oakley still has their ever-popular Black Iridium color. They also have the Prizm Black lens. It may not be quite as bold as a full solid mirror, but it will still certainly obscure your eyes! Please reach out to our friendly, knowledgeable opticians for more assistance at 888-831-5817

[@dukehober9591]

what hat brand is that? really like!

[@sportrxeyewear]

It is a SportRx hat! Reach out to us and tell them Tyler sent you. We'll hook you up!

[@user-Cosmicplayhouse_]

Looking for a Oakley black reflective polarized lens. What’s the name for that lens?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Prizm Black Polarized 🤙😎

[@Tr0nzoid]

I can't tell the difference in the polarized and non-polarized in some sunglasses. I have a polarized "dark carbon" lens with 11% light transmission. I couldn't see some screens well, but the bright sun visible while driving bothered me. I then got a "dark arctic mirror" non-polarized lens with 9% light transmission and the sunlight aggravation is the same, but maybe the sun is just going to always be bright unless I'm looking through eclipse glasses. (When it comes to driving, I might just need better windshield and window tint.)

[@nicho3484]

Where I can find mirrored sapphire lens for my oakleys

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi there! We only supply rx replacement lenses. However. Oakley.com does sell non-rx replacement lenses for a few models.

[@juhs]

Oakley forum is a good resource

[@Maria-yu9uu]

Why can’t you on prescription lenses not be dark? I ordered polarized ray band RX sunglasses polarized and see my eye. I was told they can’t darken them. Would non polarized rx be better, tinted or glass mirror?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Maria! Some labs are not able to darken a polarized lens, as is the case with RayBay authtentic lenses, BUT Sportrx can add dyes to the mix to achieve a lower VLT. Alternatively, If you're looking to completely block onlookers from seeing your eyes then i'd suggest adding a mirror. Give us a call and one of our opticians can answer any questions you may have and customize a pair of lenses that's right for you! 888.831.5817

[@HannibalHector714]

Great video! What is your high score on PAC-MAN?

[@tylerandersen9410]

Thank you so much! I don't think I've ever gotten past the second level...One day I will look up a how-to guide for playing better right after I learn the trick to the Rubik's Cube

[@sportrxeyewear]

Tyler, you should be ashamed of yourself

[@demayoexperience6646]

Is a mirror and prizm lens the same?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Those elements are not synonymous but oftentimes go together. Prizm is the term for Oakley's color-enhancing tint technology and the mirror is applied to the frontside of that lens. If you see something like Oakley's Prizm Black, then you are getting their Prizm Grey lens with their Black Iridium mirror coating on the front. Something like Oakley's Prizm Grey lens has no mirror. I hope that helps!

[@opttimuz5783]

Are all Oakley prizm lens mirrored?

[@sportrxeyewear]

They are not all mirrored, but certainly the VAST majority are mirrored. You should definitely reach out to our friendly, knowledgeable opticians at 888-831-5817 because they would love to talk all about it!

[@thearki-vist6050]

Hi. I’ve replaced my damaged mirror lense ‘Oakley frog skins . To polorized. The mirror color is cool’ don’t last long

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hello! Indeed, any mirror will succumb to scratches and abrasions with relative ease if not properly stored and maintained. Make sure to keep them in the case when not on your face to prolong the life of the lenses ✌️

[@myoption100]

Revo H20

[@MSloCvideos]

1:22 video starts

[@sportrxeyewear]

Thanks! It seems like I had molasses in my brain that day and couldn't seem to get my words out at faster than a glacial pace.

[@MSloCvideos]

@@sportrxeyewear Haha, happens sometimes. Thanks for the great info, it really helped me talk to the optician later that day :)

[@davidcoleman2796]

But my Maui Jim's have both. 😂

[@ayubmatadar1136]

Sir if you don’t mind me saying i think you look better With beard

[@tomdavis3038]

You examine polarized vs mirrored like they are mutually exclusive.