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The Polarized sunglasses have been popular for years with boaters and fishermen who need to reduce reflected glare from the water surrounding them.But now that many others who spend time outdoors have discovered the benefits of polarized lenses, interest in these types of sunglasses has soared.
Besides boaters, outdoor enthusiasts who benefit the most from polarized sunglasses include skiers, bikers, golfers and joggers, all who may enjoy a clearer view along with elimination of glare.
These sunglasses can be used for driving and, in fact, can reduce glare from a long, flat surface such as the hood of the car or the road's surface.
Polarized sunglasses also can be worn indoors by light-sensitive people, including post-cataract surgery patients and those continually exposed to bright light through windows.
Polarized lenses contain a special filter that blocks this type of intense reflected light, reducing glare. Though polarized sunglasses improve comfort and visibility, there are some instances when these lenses may not be advisable. One example is downhill skiing, where you don't want to block light reflecting off icy patches because this alerts skiers to hazards they are approaching.
In addition, polarized lenses may reduce the visibility of images produced by liquid crystal displays (LCDs) found on the dashboards of some cars or in other places such as the digital screens on automatic teller (bank) machines.
With polarized lenses, you also may be unable to see your cell phone or GPS device. Boaters and pilots also have reported similar problems when viewing LCD displays on instrument panels, which can be a crucial issue when it comes to making split-second decisions based strictly on information displayed on a panel.
Teashades are a type of Psychedelic art wire-rim sunglasses. These sunglasses were often worn, usually for purely aesthetic reasons, by members of the 1960s drug counterculture, as well as by opponents of segregation. These are sometimes also called "John Lennon glasses" or "Ozzy Glasses", after Ozzy Osbourne'.
Originally, Teashade design was made up of medium-sized, perfectly round lenses, supported by pads on the bridge of the nose and a thin wire frame.
Teashades became extremely popular in the late 1960s, and when they became popular, they were often elaborated; lenses were elaborately colored, mirrored, and degregated, produced in excessively large sizes, and with the wire earpieces exaggerated. A uniquely-colored or darkened glass lens was usually preferred. Modern versions tend to have plastic lenses as do many other sunglasses.
Teashades were popularized by rock stars such as Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Jerry Garcia, Ozzy Osbourne, and Janis Joplin. Teashades were worn by Seraph in the Matrix films. Ban Mido (GetBackers) and Basara Nekki (Macross 7) were never seen without their purple-lensed teashades. Former professional wrestler Bret Hart wore teashades at live and televised appearances during his wrestling career. Tim Roth also popularized teashade sunglasses.
Modern versions teashade sunglasses also come in plastix. Teashades are rare to find in shops today however can be found at many costume websites and different countries.
Sunglasses manufactured by Ray-Ban since 1952, Ray-Ban Wayfarer were designed by optical designer Raymond Stegeman, who procured dozens of patents for Bausch and Lomb, Ray-Ban's parent company. Pronounced "way-fair-er", Ray-Ban Wayfarer were a revolutionary break from the metal eyewear of the past.
Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses were designed using new plastic molding technology. Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses marked the beginning of the era of plastic eyewear. These sunglasses became very popular in the 1950s and 1960s, especially after they were worn by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Ray-Ban Wayfarers were originally marketed as sunglasses for pilots, but very quickly these sunglasses became popularity among Hollywood celebrities. Kim Novak wore Wayfarers on the French Riviera in 1954, and Audrey Hepburn's wore tortoise shell Wayfarers sunglasses in the 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany's. Marilyn Monroe made Wayfarers into a "cult object," wore them in several movies.
During the 1950s and 1960s, celebrities including John Lennon, Bob Dylan, James Dean, John F. Kennedy, Roy Orbison, and Andy Warhol greatly popularized Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses. Wayfarers rose to popularity among musicians, including Madonna in her music videos Lucky Star and Borderline, Johnny Marr, Blondie's Debbie Harry, Elvis Costello, Morrissey, members of U2, and among other celebrities such as Jack Nicholson and even Anna Wintour.
The sunglasses had faded from the limelight by the 1970s, but they made come back in 1980s. In the 1990s, the popularity of Ray-Ban Wayfarers faded again, but since the mid-2000s, the sunglasses have been enjoying a revival. Wayfarers are sometimes cited as the best-selling design of sunglasses in history.
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