Abstract: Disclosed herein are light polarizing articles that include a substrate, a light polarizing layer disposed on a surface of the substrate, a thick polymer layer disposed on the light polarizing layer, and at least one anti-scratch layer disposed on the thick polymer layer. The thick polymer layer serves as a buffer layer that, when combined with a thin abrasion-resistant coating, permits substantially improved resistance to scratching and indentation. The improved indentation resistance is exhibited even when being indented with sharp objects. The light polarizing articles can be used, for example, as ophthalmic products and in display devices. Methods of making and using the light polarizing articles are also disclosed.