Sunshine, a gentle breeze and glittering reflections – an ideal day for water activities. However, what shouldn’t be forgotten: the dazzling surface of the water, or the sun’s rays that break upon it, place a special strain on the eyes.
Whether with sail or motor: clear vision is a must
Anyone spending time on a surfboard or a yacht is at the mercy of wind and weather conditions – and that for hours, often days, on end. The sunlight breaks itself down into millionths on the waves and thus dazzles more than on land; the eyes are additionally aggravated by the wind.
The sunglasses as an intelligent companion
Sunscreen with the appropriate sun protection factor protects the skin; intelligent sunglasses protect the eyes from the dangerous rays of the sun – which increase in strength on the water.
Polarised lenses, such as the patented IQ POL by Silhouette, do not allow the light, which has become
horizontally polarised through the water’s surface, to pass through their vertically aligned polarisation filter and thereby effectively protect the eyes from intense dazzling, glare and reflection.
The lenses’ perfect manufacturing technique ensures an undistorted, pleasant vision and do not allow the eyes to get tired. Contrasts and colours become stronger.
An additional advantage for all trips on the water is represented by the dirt- and water-resistant surface coating. Who is not familiar with irritating droplets of water in the field of vision, which is especially unpleasant in the case of saltwater?
Alongside the optical protection of the eyes, the protection against wind and water is also an important function of the sunglasses – which is successfully achieved by the close-fitting wrap-around design.
