Polarised Sunglasses
BrightEyes has been Australian owned since 1985 and is an authorised retailer of every brand it sells, online and in our stores from Cairns to Broome. We carry polarised frames from Maui Jim, Oakley, Ray-Ban, Costa Del Mar, Serengeti, Spotters, Smith, Zeal Optics, Bolle and Mangrove Jacks. A polarised lens filters glare reflected off flat surfaces such as water, snow and wet roads, which is why it suits fishing, boating, the beach and the snow.
Polarisation cuts glare. It is not the same thing as UV protection. Cancer Council Australia says the darkness or colour of a lens does not show its UV protection, so check the label, and it recommends close-fitting, wraparound sunglasses that meet AS/NZS 1067. Polarised lenses can make some LCD screens and cockpit instruments harder to read, and the US Federal Aviation Administration does not recommend them for pilots. Lenses also differ in material, from polycarbonate and nylon to glass, and in tint and mirror finish. Every BrightEyes store gives a free fitting and adjustment.
Polarised sunglasses questions
What are good polarised alternatives to Ray-Ban?
BrightEyes stocks polarised Ray-Ban. If you want to compare other brands, we also carry polarised frames from Oakley, Serengeti, Otis, Carrera, Polaroid, Quay and Arnette, so you can try them side by side in store.
Which polarised sunglasses are best for fishing?
Our fishing range includes polarised frames from Spotters, Costa Del Mar, Mangrove Jacks, Ugly Fish, Mako, Tonic Eyewear and Maui Jim. Cancer Council Australia recommends a close-fitting, wraparound style.
Can I drive in polarised sunglasses?
The lens category on the label matters, not the polarisation. Under AS/NZS 1067, category 4 lenses are not suitable for road use and driving, and category 3 lenses are not suitable for driving at night or in dull light.
I wear prescription glasses. Can I get polarised sunglasses?
BrightEyes does not fit prescription lenses; an optometrist can help with that. We sell polarised fitover sunglasses that sit over your glasses, and polarised clip-ons.
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Polarised at BrightEyes
BrightEyes has been Australian owned since 1985 and is an authorised retailer of every brand it sells, online and in our stores from Cairns to Broome. We carry polarised frames from Maui Jim, Oakley, Ray-Ban, Costa Del Mar, Serengeti, Spotters, Smith, Zeal Optics, Bolle and Mangrove Jacks. A polarised lens filters glare reflected off flat surfaces such as water, snow and wet roads, which is why it suits fishing, boating, the beach and the snow.
Polarisation cuts glare. It is not the same thing as UV protection. Cancer Council Australia says the darkness or colour of a lens does not show its UV protection, so check the label, and it recommends close-fitting, wraparound sunglasses that meet AS/NZS 1067. Polarised lenses can make some LCD screens and cockpit instruments harder to read, and the US Federal Aviation Administration does not recommend them for pilots. Lenses also differ in material, from polycarbonate and nylon to glass, and in tint and mirror finish. Every BrightEyes store gives a free fitting and adjustment.
Polarised sunglasses questions
What are good polarised alternatives to Ray-Ban?
BrightEyes stocks polarised Ray-Ban. If you want to compare other brands, we also carry polarised frames from Oakley, Serengeti, Otis, Carrera, Polaroid, Quay and Arnette, so you can try them side by side in store.
Which polarised sunglasses are best for fishing?
Our fishing range includes polarised frames from Spotters, Costa Del Mar, Mangrove Jacks, Ugly Fish, Mako, Tonic Eyewear and Maui Jim. Cancer Council Australia recommends a close-fitting, wraparound style.
Can I drive in polarised sunglasses?
The lens category on the label matters, not the polarisation. Under AS/NZS 1067, category 4 lenses are not suitable for road use and driving, and category 3 lenses are not suitable for driving at night or in dull light.
I wear prescription glasses. Can I get polarised sunglasses?
BrightEyes does not fit prescription lenses; an optometrist can help with that. We sell polarised fitover sunglasses that sit over your glasses, and polarised clip-ons.
Read our guide
- Category 4 sunglasses: what lens categories 0 to 4 mean: What the lens category number on the label means, from 0 to 4.
- What does UV400 mean on sunglasses?: What UV400 on the label tells you, and how it differs from polarised.