Sunglasses & Optical Lenses: What you need to know It seems that buying sunglasses is all about the frame. Metal or plastic. Round or Aviator. But what’s often overlooked are the lenses—the generally invisible component that actually lets you see. But it really should be a consideration, because after the purchase, lenses are what makes…
At Glare Guard we know how important it is to look your best –it makes you feel your best. That is why we designed our polarized sport sunglasses. Our new sport sunglasses are a very attractive sports wayfarer style frame that is made with every bit of class you’d expect from a top lens. HD…
At Glare Guard we are always striving to improve and update our product line. To go along with our line of polarized sport sunglasses, we designed our women’s polarized rounded sunglasses. Functional and trendy, these black/blue frames are round in style, providing you with improved visual coverage. Enjoy enhanced clarity and comfort combined with the…
We get it. You live the always-on-the-go lifestyle. Whether it is going to or from the gym, work, seeing friends or family, you want to look your best. But high quality sunglasses often come at a high price Our stylish polarized sunglasses for both men and women help you feel your best while looking your…
Who doesn’t love fall? Sweater weather nights, football, leaves changing and apple cider EVERYTHING. Here is our list of the top events to check out in the Easton and Pocono Mountain areas for the month. 1. The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival When: Sep 28-Oct 27 Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm, Sunday: 9am-5pm Where: 6565 Interchange Road, Lehighton PA…
Cataract surgery is one of the most common medical procedures done in the United States. An estimated 3 million people undergo it each year. As the surgery takes only about 20 minutes, doctors recommended you avoid driving –that is, until you get the final clearance or until your vision improves enough to safely drive. It…
Unlike post-cataract surgery, it could take longer to be able to start driving after glaucoma surgery. Driving, reading, bending and any sort of heavy-lifting is best avoided the week after surgery, according to the Glaucoma Research Foundation. Vision changes can last up to six weeks after the surgery, including blurry vision and sensitivity to light.…
There is no question that the benefits of polarized lenses are clear. According to the Mayo Clinic, polarized lenses are ideal for reducing glare–essentially light reflected off snow, water, or other flat or shiny surfaces. So if you are someone who enjoys skiing/snowboarding, water sports such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking or just spending time outdoors,…
With thousands of sunglasses and eye protection products available on the market today, the question yet remains: Are polarized lenses truly better? The answer is simple: absolutely. Sun glare reflecting off of water, snow, wet roads, etc., causes countless accidents. Not only is it dangerous at that moment in time, but long term effects, such…
You walk into a store and see a pair of sunglasses you really like. The label says polarized but you want to make sure.You may or may not get a knowledgeable salesperson. So if you want to make sure, there is a test you can do yourself. Criss Cross Polarizer Test If you already…
What does polarization mean? How does polarization work? Polarized sunglasses are specially designed to reduce glare from reflective surfaces such as water, snow, glass. A major problem with glare is that it distorts the true color of objects making them harder to distinguish and this can be especially problematic while driving. What is polarization?…
According to Mayo Clinic “Cataract Surgery is a procedure to remove the lens of your eye and, in most cases, replace it with an artificial lens. Normally, the lens of your eye is clear. A cataract causes the lens to become cloudy, which eventually affects your vision.” After a certain age, cataract surgery is…
Sun glare? You’ve seen the ads. Products such as HD Vision Visor, TacVisor and Battle Visor are just a few brands that promise to deliver relief from sun glare. You’ve probably caught their ads on tv. But how do you decide which is best? Many brands have the same outcome–adding color to a visor without…
Do you suffer from light sensitivity? If you do you know that it becomes a huge problem when driving. Sometimes the glare from the sun and reflections from oncoming traffic can be almost blinding. And if you have a strong sensitivity to light ,you might even avoid getting in the car all together. Light sensitivity…
Do you struggle with driving at night? Does the combination of darkness and glare from street lights and on-coming traffic affect your ability to see well and feel safe on the road? If you answered yes, then read on to find out how a yellow polarized car visor is one of the best night driving…
Light Sensitivity, also called photophobia, can be a major issue for people. The disturbing problem makes it hard to do the simplest things like walk outside on a sunny day, drive a car at night or do any activity around bright lights. Some folks also suffer from migraines and headaches due to this sensitivity and…
If you have difficulty with glare and light sensitivity, you might be looking for a Car Visor Extender. To make the best possible choice, there are a number of factors you need to consider. Sun Glare Puts Your Eyes at Risk Intense sunlight causes glare all day, but is more pronounced while driving during the…
Sun Glare While Driving: How to stay safe when driving toward the sun Many of us wake up early to go into work and leave right before it is time to eat dinner. While these times are widely known as rush hour, this time of day can be very dangerous– and not just because of…
Night Driving Tips: Best Practices Defensive driving is a common theme among driving instructors. But what is often not taught is how to prepare the average driver for driving at night. Most of these issues involve glare—and the problems with it grow stronger with age. When you’re a new driver, many of these issues do…
Truck Sun Visor: Polarized Visors for Trucks and Cars. Many companies claim they can stop the glare from the sun but few can really put some facts behind their claims and prove it. Plenty of companies that sell visors for automobiles are a very specific size and cannot provide a custom order for a specific…
Winter Driving Tips Winter can be a wonderful time of the year. We have the holidays, skiing and tons of events we love to enjoy. There are, however, some issues that can arise in the winter. Winter can present some very dangerous situations on the road. Roads can get slippery and sometimes you won’t even…
Driving with Sun glare: How to deal with Sun Glare Driving with sun glare can be one of the most annoying things on the road to deal with but this problem can be easily solved or at least minimized to a point where you can deal with it. Sun glare can be very problematic…
Car Visor Extender: How can they help? If your eyes seem to be effected by sun glare when driving you are not alone. Millions of drivers across the globe dread that morning drive or that late afternoon commute home. The sun glare can be a very annoying issue when driving but it can also be…
Driving a car or motorcycle is an activity that millions of people in the world take part in every day. Many people take this privilege for granted and do not think about what they are doing. Many people forget how dangerous driving can really be. The 4th leading cause of death in the United States…
Many of us enjoy cruising down a highway on nice sunny day. Windows down, enjoying that summer breeze can be a wonderful feeling. On these sunny days many of us will notice parts of the road can be tough to see due to the harmful glare from the sun. This is what many refer to…
Why a Car Visor Extension? What are the most common issues that people all across the world have issues with? There are many possible answers that people can come up with but since there is usually a small fix we overlook this problem. Eyesight is something that we completely take for granted. If you do not…