I have tried polarized for surfing. During clear blue water conditions, while surfing one can not see the surface of the wave. Instead you were looking at the bottom of the ocean floor, or several feet below the surface making it very hard to time out turns. It would be perfect for fishing. I have to wear prescription glasses with 100 precent uv for similar reasons you do. The barz are made for surfing tropical sun locations like fuji. In large surf I attach the goggles to a garth helmet. The life guards sometimes use them for riding the rescue surf skis in situations that leaves them in the sun for long periods. Let me add that paddling out was less than ideal, very hard to judge were the face of the wave was because you were looking through the water. Many duck dives were mistimed this way. I am sure they are telling you to use them for glare issues. Call steve at murrays he will set you up. I mention this because it has extended my surfing career 9 years so far......get your glasses and continue doing what you love. rh