Polarized Rounded Cat-Eye Sunglasses

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Fit

Full-rim frame accepts prescription lenses, retains polarization/UV400, and costs less than new prescription sunglasses.

Durability

Polycarbonate frame deforms rather than shatters, with ten times the impact resistance of standard plastic.

Comfort

40% lighter than acetate and flexes to avoid pressure points for all-day comfort.

Sweat resistance

Resists absorbing sweat, facial oil, and sunscreen, preserving matte-finish temples.

Weight

Weighs 15-22g, about 40% lighter than acetate frames.

Flexibility

Controlled flexibility yields slightly under heat and movement, reducing clamping discomfort.

Drop resilience

Frame keeps 50-23-140mm shape after drops with 10x impact resistance.

Material

Polycarbonate frame flexes under movement to prevent headaches and is 40% lighter than acetate.

Care

Included rigid case prevents frame distortion and lens scratches during uncased storage.

UV protection

Level 3 UV protection blocks 99-100% UVA/UVB, equivalent to UV400.

Prescription customization

Frames can be reglazed with polarized prescription lenses that retain UV400 and glare reduction.

Lens cleaning

Rinse before wiping; use microfiber and mild soap; avoid ammonia and alcohol.

Storage

Store in included rigid case away from heat to prevent lens delamination.

Product record

Title

Polarized Rounded Cat-Eye Sunglasses

Brand

Polaroid

Price

95 CAD

Availability

In stock

Polycarbonate frame durability and lightweight feel

• Typical polycarbonate frames weigh only 15–22 grams, roughly 40% lighter than acetate frames that range from 25–40 grams — for a cat-eye silhouette with a 50mm eye width, this weight reduction translates to measurably less pressure on the nose bridge and ears, allowing the frame to stay comfortable and slip-free from morning coffee to evening sunset without the cumulative discomfort heavier materials cause.
• Unlike acetate, polycarbonate does not absorb sweat, facial oil, or sunscreen, so the matte-finish temples stay free of softness, discoloration, and sticky residue even after extended hot-weather wear — preserving both the clean look and the secure fit of the frame across seasons.
• Polycarbonate frames provide up to ten times the impact resistance of traditional plastic frames and absorb blunt force without permanent distortion, so the frame’s original 50-23-140mm dimensions and precise cat-eye contour stay true even after repeated drops — unlike acetate or metal frames that can bend or misalign from similar knocks.
• Polycarbonate, first synthesized in 1953 and used in riot shields and astronaut visors before entering eyewear in the 1980s, deforms before it snaps — drop this cat-eye frame from waist height onto tile and it bounces rather than cracking, giving it a survival advantage over acetate or standard plastic frames that can chip or shatter from the same fall.
• The material offers controlled flexibility that yields slightly under facial movement and temperature shifts, preventing the rigid clamping that can cause headaches and ear pressure during long wear — important for a cat-eye silhouette where the frame wraps the orbital bone and any lack of give is felt quickly.

Care and long-term maintenance of polarized lenses

• Micro-scratches from dry-wiping polycarbonate lenses accumulate over time, scattering light and undermining polarized clarity — a 5-second rinse under lukewarm water before wiping removes the abrasive grit particles that a dry microfiber cloth alone cannot lift.
• Even brief uncased storage in a bag or pocket exposes polycarbonate lenses to pressure from keys and other hard objects, causing micro-scratches or frame distortion — using the included rigid case is the single most effective defense against cumulative lens damage.
• Paper towels, napkins, and clothing fabrics contain abrasive wood fibers or embedded grit that create fine scratches on polycarbonate lenses — drying with a clean microfiber cloth avoids the micro-abrasions that eventually cloud vision.
• Household glass cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol can strip the polarized film layer, causing permanent loss of glare reduction — for polycarbonate polarized lenses, only mild lotion-free dish soap and water should contact the lens surface.
• The polarized film is laminated between outer polycarbonate layers — when exposed to temperatures as extreme as a car dashboard in summer, the layers expand at different rates and can separate (delamination), permanently destroying glare reduction, so storing the sunglasses in the rigid case away from direct heat preserves the lens integrity.