Are polycarbonate lenses worth it?
Polycarbonates lenses are worth it. They’re durable and impact-resistant, lightweight and thin, and even offer extremely effective UV protection. Considering their price and the many pros that come with polycarbonate lenses, they are definitely worth it in both the long run and short term.
How much does Poly lens cost?
Factory Direct Prices
| Our Price | |
|---|---|
| Progressive No-Line Polycarbonate Lenses | $89.00 |
| Progressive No-Line CR39 Plastic Transitions® Lenses | $159.00 |
| Progressive No-Line 1.67 Super-Thin High Index Lensess | $185.00 |
| Progressive No-Line Polarized Polycarbonate Sunglass Lenses | $185.00 |
Are polycarbonate lenses good for eyes?
Thinner and lighter than plastic, polycarbonate (impact-resistant) lenses are shatter-proof and provide 100% UV protection, making them the optimal choice for kids and active adults. They’re also ideal for strong prescriptions since they do not add thickness when correcting vision, minimizing any distortion.
Are polycarbonate lenses progressive?
Because of its high refractive index, polycarbonate progressive lenses for eyeglasses can be much thinner than the usual plastic or glass lenses. Our progressive polycarbonate eyeglass lenses can give you perfect vision without unflatteringly altering the way you look.
What are SV poly lenses?
Single Vision Polycarbonate Lenses – Polycarbonate Single Vision. The Polycarbonate (1.59 index) lens material is a great choice for mid-range prescriptions. Polycarbonate lenses are thinner and lighter than standard plastic, have increased impact resistance and 100% UV protection.
Can you remove scratches from polycarbonate glasses?
Rub the toothpaste onto the scratched surface of the polycarbonate lens in a circular motion for ten to twenty seconds. Step 3: Dampen a clean, soft, cotton cloth in cool water. Rub the wet cloth over the lens to remove all of the toothpaste. Buff the lenses with an unsoiled portion of the cloth.
Do polycarbonate lenses block UV light?
Uncoated plastic sunglass lenses block about 88 percent UV; polycarbonate lenses block 100 percent UV. Many cheap sunglasses use a material called triacetate. This material absorbs only about 40 percent of the UV rays.
Do polycarbonate lenses need UV coating?
Other eyeglass lens materials, including polycarbonate and most high-index plastics, have 100 percent UV protection built-in, so an extra lens treatment is not required for these lenses. Photochromic lenses also block 100 percent of the sun’s UV rays without the need for an added UV lens treatment.
What does Poly mean glasses?
Clear Polycarbonate: Also called as Poly, this is a high-index material that is tough, shatter-resistant, lightweight, thin and safe for active wearers, home and on-the-job safety, and everyday wear. Polycarbonate was the first plastic high index lens and still has one of the highest index ratings (1.59).
What does Poly mean in Optometry?
A progressive addition lens (PAL) is a type of multifocal that offers a smooth, seamless transition between zones of increased add power. Unlike simple bifocals and trifocals, PALs provide the desired add power without breaks, ledges, lines or abrupt jumps between distance and near viewing zones.