Post by: pebbles on May 01, 2024, 12:37:18 PM
I was thinking of getting a pair but the opticians have advised they don't work too well behind some car windows due to the glass absorbing UV.
I have a pair of polarising glasses but they don't work well, turning the car and mobile phone lcd screens very dark !
Post by: Kremmen on May 01, 2024, 03:48:47 PM
Mine don't darken behind glass anywhere near as dark as being out in the open
Post by: Marco1979 on May 01, 2024, 04:00:53 PM
I’m very sensitive to glare, if I wasn’t I would prefer a normal tinted pair of glasses.
Post by: ColinB on May 01, 2024, 05:06:22 PM
Post by: Kremmen on May 02, 2024, 03:44:08 AM
They came out with a sample of colours I could have. I have used them a few times and they are good
Post by: John Ratsey on May 02, 2024, 10:14:24 PM
Post by: 123Drive! on May 03, 2024, 01:06:27 AM
https://www.youngeroptics.com.au/did-you-know/why-do-some-screens-look-weird-through-polarized-sunglasses/#:~:text=This%20phenomenon%20occurs%20because%20the,or%20dark%20screen%20or%20display.
Post by: ColinB on May 03, 2024, 07:50:33 AM
Don't use Polarised lens!The sreen looks like it has been distorted when you look into it!
https://www.youngeroptics.com.au/did-you-know/why-do-some-screens-look-weird-through-polarized-sunglasses/#:~:text=This%20phenomenon%20occurs%20because%20the,or%20dark%20screen%20or%20display.
Rubbish. Been using polarised clip-ons for 30 years or more. I think that link is referring to very old toughened windscreens, you certainly don’t get that effect with modern laminated glass. And the comments about device screens refers to lcd displays, not modern led screens (as the final sentence acknowledges).
Just because someone’s written something on the internet doesn’t mean it’s true!
Post by: dayjavoo on May 03, 2024, 12:28:34 PM
Specsavers did me a pair of proper prescription sunglasses for half price
They came out with a sample of colours I could have. I have used them a few times and they are good
I was persuaded by my optician to buy an expensive pair of prescription sun glasses. They are fine for looking through the windscreen on sunny days but I find them too dark to see the dashboard display comfortably.
Post by: Beanbag on May 03, 2024, 02:16:54 PM
Post by: 123Drive! on May 04, 2024, 12:03:56 AM
Don't use Polarised lens!The sreen looks like it has been distorted when you look into it!
https://www.youngeroptics.com.au/did-you-know/why-do-some-screens-look-weird-through-polarized-sunglasses/#:~:text=This%20phenomenon%20occurs%20because%20the,or%20dark%20screen%20or%20display.
Rubbish. Been using polarised clip-ons for 30 years or more. I think that link is referring to very old toughened windscreens, you certainly don’t get that effect with modern laminated glass. And the comments about device screens refers to lcd displays, not modern led screens (as the final sentence acknowledges).
Just because someone’s written something on the internet doesn’t mean it’s true!
Sorry for the misunderstanding. I forgot to mention I actually had a pair. I looked into my 2009 Seat Ibiza's stereo display and it looked as though the screen has been damaged! So I switched it off and on again but display was same. Later I put my normal glasses on and looked at it and all the distortion was gone!
A week later I went to McDonald's and forgot to take my polarised sun glasses off. The whole self service screen was distorted! I popped into my local boots opticians and the Optometrist told me polarised lens can distort display.
I can't comment on the LED screen because I didn't get to experience it on modern cars. Also my sunglasses had the polarised lens fitted, and weren't clip ons. As for the article, it was a point of reference so I can't assess it through a professional capacity. But as you mentioned looking out off the windscreen, the polarised lens worked well as any sunglasses I have had previously. Infact my friends who love fishing swears by them.
Post by: RichardA on May 05, 2024, 11:21:36 AM
does anyone use glasses with photochromatic lenses for driving in the Jazz , do they work ok ?
I was thinking of getting a pair but the opticians have advised they don't work too well behind some car windows due to the glass absorbing UV.
I have a pair of polarising glasses but they don't work well, turning the car and mobile phone lcd screens very dark !
I've had these on my perscription for over 20 years and they don't go dark when driving. I've also had perscription sunglasses but they make the backlit dials on the later Mk1s too dark.
Post by: pebbles on May 05, 2024, 07:06:45 PM
A quick look online , it seems nearly all flip ups and clip ons for sale are polarised but I have found one seller who can supply non polarised. He says non polarised flip ups are becoming more popular with the increasing amount of displays in cars , boats , planes etc.
Post by: Jazzdriver on May 07, 2024, 12:12:22 PM
Post by: pebbles on May 08, 2024, 07:43:10 AM
You can get lenses that change according to light, rather than according to UV (which is blocked by the windscreen). They were introduced with driving in mind. Look around for someone who offers them.
didn't know that , thanks.
quick search and it seems they are called transition drivewear lenses.
Post by: ColinB on May 08, 2024, 09:25:33 AM
https://www.transitions.com/en-gb/products/drivewear-transitions/
Seems like they combine polarisation and photochromic properties, which sounds good. The downside (there's always one) is that they shouldn't be used at night because of the permanent tint.
Post by: Kremmen on May 08, 2024, 02:23:41 PM
The driver display with speedo, etc, was fine but the central infotainment wasn't as clear
Post by: BrandonGetsIt on May 14, 2024, 12:52:46 AM
Post by: BrandonGetsIt on May 14, 2024, 12:53:15 AM
I had a polychromatic one: it is useless in a car. Now I have a polarized one which is very good when looking out of the window, but screens and buttons are more difficult to see. It takes any glare away, which is really good (and safe).
I’m very sensitive to glare, if I wasn’t I would prefer a normal tinted pair of glasses.
hmm
Post by: Marco1979 on May 18, 2024, 09:52:32 AM
- central screen perfect
- screen right in front perfect
- all lit items (buttons etc.) good
- temperature adjust knob poor
That last one has a good work-around: also the center screen shows temperature when you turn the knob.
So Mk4 (and Civic ehev) are quite a good combination with Polaroids :D
Post by: Lord Voltermore on May 18, 2024, 12:24:37 PM
The windscreen and door windows are clear of any 'tension' banding effects. There is a little bit on the rear window when using the interior mirror but not enough to affect vision and the same on the front quarterlight windows, which I seldom look through anyway.
Digital driver display screen fine, 9" touch screen fine .But the illuminated temperature and air distribution numbers and symbols which are normally white light become a varying spectrum of colours including quite dark blue. But its still visible, even allowing for some slight blurring, due to me being a bit far sighted when glancing down from driving distance vision to a close up display.