Swimming goggles or diving masks having a polarized lens of the present invention include a sealed polarized lens unit. The sealed polarized lens unit has a seal member covering and extending beyond the peripheral edge of the laminated polarized lens to protect the polarized lens from de-lamination resulting from encroaching moisture. A non-polarized lens may be optionally affixed in the frame to provide additional protection of the polarized lens, from water impact. Swimming goggles or diving masks having polarized lenses provide a glare-eliminating feature which is particularly useful for water sports where glare significantly inhibits participant vision.