Special Feature
WINTER IS A
POLARIZING SEASON.
You either love it or you hate it, but you definitely
can’t avoid it.
You also can’t avoid the sun’s punishing UV rays,
which are every bit as intense in the winter as
summer, despite fewer hours of total sunlight.
And polarized lenses are your best line of defence
in keeping your eyes protected and getting the
most out of those long, Canadian winters.
Centennial Optical offers a wide range of polarized
lens options, says Rick Leroux, Centennial’s
director, marketing and communications.
Hoya
“Both within its own Centoptic lens brand
portfolio, which includes polarized Centoptic
SunMirrors, and across their full range of digitally
customized lenses.”
NuPolar lenses by Younger Optics are state-of-
the-art polarized lenses available in a variety
of materials, colours and treatments, including
photochromic Infinite Gray polarized lenses, which
continuously adapt to changing light conditions, as
well as solid, gradient and mirror coated.
“The sun is at a lower angle during morning
and afternoon rush hours in the winter months,
creating more binding glare at peak drive times,”
says Leroux.
The solution would be Transitions Drivewear
lenses by Younger Optics, which are polarized
photochromic lenses designed for driving and
react to changing weather and light conditions,
from overcast to bright sunshine, both outside and
behind the windshield of a car.
And for people who love winter sports, there’s the
BluTech Outdoor lenses, explains Leroux.
Nupolar
Nupolar
“UV levels are higher at higher altitudes, so
UV exposure can be even greater for skiers on a
mountain than it is at sea level during a tropical
beach vacation. In addition to UV and glare
protection, polarized lenses will also provide more
comfortable vision, improve contrast and depth
perception and prevent eye fatigue,” he says.
Martine Ahier, senior marketing manager, brands
and products, at Essilor Canada, would agree.
“Sunwear, and polarized lenses more specifically,
are the perfect choice for winter sports and
activities,” Ahier explains. “High luminosity and
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