The first pair of polarized sunglasses were created in 1936 when Edwin H. Land combined his skills as a lens crafter and his patented polarized film to construct polarized lenses. Nowadays, though Oakley sunglasses lenses are great looking and stylish for both men and women, athletes across the country in various sports are utilizing polarized lenses to excel in their respective sports.
Here are some sports and athletic activities that require quality Oakley sunglasses lenses:
- Baseball — Of the five major U.S. sports (baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer), baseball is the only sport that typically involves sunglasses. Aside from a small handful of football players using visors, only ballplayers worry about blocking the sun’s rays during their sport — and for good reason. Have you ever tried catching a pop fly that’s decently in the sunlight? That’s almost a guaranteed broken nose if you’re not wearing shades.
- Skiing and Snowboarding — It’s not a great idea to ski and snowboard at night, but it’s even worse to do so during the day without sunglasses. If you’re speeding down the snowy hill and the sun is beating directly into your eyes, you might end up accidentally slamming into someone else on the mountain or smashing into the side of a tree or structure.
- Golfing — Walking 18 holes in the heat can be exhausting — especially if you forget your sunglasses. You won’t need the shades for every single shot, but there certainly are going to be holes and a few tough shots that are virtually impossible without sunglasses.
- Auto Racing — No matter what vehicle you’re racing, obviously you need to be able to see perfectly throughout each race. Blocking the sun and keeping your eyes clear and on the road can not only help you succeed, it can even save your life.
No matter what sport you’re involved in, make sure the sun’s rays aren’t hindering your performance. If you want to learn more about photochromic lenses, find some Oakley sunglasses replacement lenses, or purchase quality Oakley sunglasses lenses, give Galaxy Lense a call today!