Are Polycarbonate Lenses Worth It?7 Reasons the Answer Is Yes!

1. They’re Hard to Break

Polycarbonate lenses are tough. They’re designed to be impact-resistant, so people with busy lives, butterfingers, or active lifestyles don’t have to worry about them breaking. They can handle a few hits before showing signs of damage. (You shouldn’t try to damage them, but it’s nice to know they can handle a few accidents.)

This type of lens also protects your eyes. If something hits your glasses while wearing them, it’s very unlikely that you’ll get an eye injury from the lens breaking. Pair polycarbonate lenses with sturdy frames from Nike and Dragon, and you can feel secure living life without worrying about your glasses.

2. They’re Perfect for Kids

Polycarbonate lenses are also perfect for kids because they’re so tough. As a parent, it’s important to find glasses that can withstand your child’s energy. The impact-resistant nature of polycarbonate lenses makes them perfect for playtime.

Kids can jump, skip, push, run, and crash into each other without parents worrying about replacing glasses every month. You can experience peace of mind knowing your child and their glasses are both safer with polycarbonate lenses.

3. They’re Customizable to Your Needs

You can customize polycarbonate lenses just how you need them. For example, you can add blue light protection, anti-scratching, and anti-reflection coating to the lenses.

Are polycarbonate lenses naturally scratch-resistant? No, so it’s recommended that you add an anti-scratching coating to polycarbonate frames. While they are impact-resistant, they can still get scratched. By adding this coating, you can make your glasses almost invincible!

4. They Have Built-in UV Protection

One lens coating you won’t need is UV protection. Polycarbonate lenses are built with UVA and UVB ray protection in the plastic. That means they can protect your eyes from harmful UV rays, keeping you safe and healthy.

Protecting your eyes from these two UV rays can maintain your eye health long-term and reduce your risk for conditions like cataracts and macular degeneration. Stay protected indoors and out—browse our collection of sunglasses.

5. They Work with Different Prescriptions

Polycarbonate is a suitable material for a wide range of vision prescriptions and a variety of lens types, including single-vision, bifocals, or progressive lenses. Your optometrist and your optician should be able to tell you if polycarbonate lenses are right for your corrective eyewear.

6. They’re Lightweight and Comfortable

When you get new glasses, you intend to wear them regularly, maybe daily, for one to two years. No wonder you want them to be comfortable. The best glasses are the ones that you forget you’re wearing. Polycarbonate lenses are perfect for those who focus on comfort.

They are lightweight despite being sturdy, and when you pair them with lightweight frames, your glasses can rest lightly on your face all day.

7. They’re Easy to Clean and Maintain

Glasses get dirty; it’s just a fact of life. Choosing glasses that are easy to clean is crucial. No one wants to spend a lot of time cleaning glasses daily or be stuck with dirty lenses. Luckily, polycarbonate lenses are easy to clean and maintain. You can treat them the same as any other lens. Ensure you don’t drop or damage them, and store them securely at night or while traveling.