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   Are polycarbonate lenses better than plastic?

   • Polycarbonate lenses are much thinner than regular plastic, which means they are also much more lightweight and more comfortable to wear. Surprisingly, they are also more durable than regular plastic, making them an ideal choice for very young children and adults who are frequently on the go.

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   Are polycarbonate lenses expensive?

   • Polycarbonate lenses are slightly more expensive than standard plastic lenses. However, since they have UV protection built-in, there is no need to pay for added protection. You can also tint polycarbonate lenses, but they don’t accept color as well as plastic lenses.

   Polycarbonate vs. Plastic Lenses: Which Should You Get?

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   What is a polycarbonate lens?

   • Polycarbonate is a type of highly impact-resistant plastic commonly used in eyewear. The first commercial polycarbonate lenses were introduced in the 1980s, and they quickly rose in popularity. This lens material is ten times more impact-resistant than plastic. For this reason, it is often recommended for children and active adults.

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   Are polycarbonate lenses safe?

   • Despite its many advantages, polycarbonate isn't the only lens material suitable for safety applications and children's eyewear. Trivex lenses were introduced in 2001 by PPG Industries. Like polycarbonate lenses, lenses made of Trivex are thin, lightweight and much more impact-resistant than regular plastic or glass lenses.

   Polycarbonate lenses: Advantages and disadvantages

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   Why is polycarbonate a good lens material for safety glasses?

   • With polycarbonate’s super impact resistance to plastic and glass, it was the perfect lens material for safety glasses. Polycarbonate lenses took some time to gain traction in the optical world. The first polycarbonate lenses ran into three major problems that kept it from gaining traction, these were as follow:

   Plastic vs Polycarbonate Lenses – Is One Really Better?

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   Which lens is better CR-39 or polycarbonate?

   • For this reason, it is often recommended for children and active adults. Polycarbonate lenses are a good choice for people with higher prescriptions. These lenses are thinner, more lightweight and stronger than plastic. However, the optical quality is lower than CR-39, and they are easily scratched.

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   Oct 31, 2023 · Polycarbonate lens pros and cons. Polycarbonate lenses are a good choice for people with higher prescriptions. These lenses are thinner, more lightweight and stronger than plastic. However, the optical quality is lower than CR-39, and they are easily scratched.

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   Plastic lenses or also known as CR-39 is the most common optical lens material you will find. The CR stands for “Columbia Resin” which is the polymer that the material is made out of and the 39 means that there were 38 other “Columbia Resin’s” that didn’t make the cut for optical lenses. Plastic lenses look the optical industry by storm when they w...

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   Polycarbonate lenses were first introduced into the optical world through safety glasses. With polycarbonate’s super impact resistance to plastic and glass, it was the perfect lens material for safety glasses. Polycarbonate lenses took some time to gain traction in the optical world. The first polycarbonate lenses ran into three major problems that...

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   Ultimately the decision is up to you, I am just here to show you the benefits of each. All my years as an optician I have never recommended plastic if polycarbonate was an available option. You will find opticians out there that swear by plastic using the fact that plastic is really inexpensive, but in my experience, I have done my fair share of ac...

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   Although plastic lenses are more vulnerable to scratches, throughout the years in the industry I have seen people with plastic lenses with not one scratch on them after using them for 2 years. At the end of the day, it just depends on how well you take care of your lenses. Many online eyeglass retailers offer polycarbonate standard with their glass...

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   May 1, 2024 · When comparing polycarbonate to plastic lenses, several factors come into play. Some of the most notable differences include: Durability: Polycarbonate lenses are more impact-resistant than plastic lenses, making them a safer choice for sports, kids, and active lifestyles.

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   Jun 26, 2019 · Both polycarbonate and Trivex lenses are thinner and lighter than regular plastic lenses. They also offer 100 percent protection from the sun's harmful UV light and are up to 10 times more impact-resistant than plastic or glass lenses.

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   Jul 15, 2024 · A: Polycarbonate lenses are thinner, lighter, and more impact-resistant than standard plastic lenses. They are also less costly and offer better light transmission, making them a popular choice for everyday eyeglass lenses.

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   Polycarbonate lenses are another type of plastic material. Introduced in the 1980s, they’re incredibly lightweight and about 20% thinner than regular plastic lenses. Additionally, they have a superior level of impact resistance and are suggested for both children’s glasses and safety eyewear.

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   May 30, 2024 · Polycarbonate lenses are much thinner than regular plastic, which means they are also much more lightweight and more comfortable to wear. Surprisingly, they are also more durable than regular plastic, making them an ideal choice for very young children and adults who are frequently on the go.