[gime_tree_fiddy]

> With bare eyes I see them, but diffuse. With polarized sunglasses I can see every single one of them, their movement in the wind, and even their structure. Similar boost for seeing waves on the river.

This is eerily similar to what I have experienced. I seem to notice the color of flowers, movement of the leaves whilst wearing polarized sunglasses and some infusion of THC.

[LargoLasskhyfv]

I think there is nothing eerie about it. Pilots often wear them. Captains, other navigators on ships also. What could be the reason? :-) Which reminds me of something I've forgotten to mention. Clouds in the sky change from diffuse to 3D :-)

[lonelygirl15a]

Every time I've encountered discussions of pilots and polarized glasses, it's to avoid them. https://www.faa.gov/pilots/safety/pilotsafetybrochures/media...

". Polarized lenses are not recommended for use in the aviation environment. While useful for blocking reflected light from horizontal surfaces such as water or snow, polarization can reduce or eliminate the visibility of instruments that incorporate antiglare filters. Polarized lenses may also interfere with visibility through an aircraft windscreen by enhancing striations in laminated materials and mask the sparkle of light that reflects off shiny surfaces such as another aircraft’s wing or windscreen, which can reduce the time a pilot has to react in a “see-and-avoid” traffic situation."

[LargoLasskhyfv]

Yeah, that may be the case, but those points don't apply in a situation where you just want to have better visibility, and are not in a situation where the polarized glasses could interfere with anything else. Like LCDs, looking through other glasses, and so on. For the use-case I described they are even relaxing, causing less eye-strain.

[zild3d]

Yes, skiing/snowboarding too! Ski goggles are sold with various color tints and (light transmission) for different conditions. Makes a big difference in visibility

https://www.rei.com/blog/snowsports/understanding-goggle-len...