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."

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.

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...