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Maui Jim Malia Sunglasses - Polarized

Item #MAU0001 | 5 in Stock

I have had a stroke behind my right eye. Sun & bright light...

By Ranked #1957 - Sunglasses November 1, 2008

I have had a stroke behind my right eye. Sun & bright light is painful. Will these cut down on light & glare better than regular sunglasses?

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By Backcountry.com Vendor Rep Ranked #1 - Sunglasses April 18, 2009

I recently had Lasik surgery and my eyes are now pretty sensitive to light, my eye Dr recommended Maui Jim above and beyond all others because of their lens quality. I think most major brands are pretty good though, so go with what you like!

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By Ranked #2199 - Sunglasses April 7, 2009

I have found that I love Maui Jim's lenses way better than Oakley. The clarity was amazing. i personally don't have any true light sensitivity issues but I have had two pairs of Maui Jim's and the lenses were the best to combat glare, and I definitely was more comfortable when it is really bright. I also noticed less reflection when wearing Maui Jim's over Oakleys. Hope this helps.

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By Backcountry.com Employee November 1, 2008

They might, but if you want to protect you eyes, I recommend going with Oakley. They have more options and better quality for the same price as Maui Jim._________Hi. I know what you're talking about. I had a bad bike wreck two years ago that smashed the right side of my face around my orbit. I had to have it rebuilt with lots of titanium plates and screws. So on top of extreme cold sensitivity, I have the same problem with bright, intense light. So to avoid the headaches, yes, I would go with a Polarized or Iridium lens, or a lens that incorporates both. If you Google both terms, you'll get a good understanding of the benefits of each technology. I agree with Barrett that Oakley has some very solid options and I personally wear Oakley, but if you like the look of the Maui Jim, I don't want to dissuade you. Good luck to you.

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Tech Specs:

Hinge Type:
Nickel/Silver alloy, spring hinge 
Lens Type:
PolarizedPlus® glass lens 
Interchangeable Lens:
No 
Polarized:
Yes 
Case Type:
Hard case 
Recommended Use:
Casual wear and sports. 
Country of Origin:
Italy 
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