| Polycarbonate
Lenses Tough enough to take anything you can dish out,
our polycarbonate lenses are extremely impact resistant, lightweight,
UV protecting and include a scratch resistant coating. If you're
looking for a great value in polarized vision technology look for
polycarbonate sunglasses from Action Optics.
| Glass vs Polycarbonate
Lenses Action Optics utilizes two basic types of
optical lens material for off-the-shelf models: glass and
polycarbonate. Both materials provide 100% UVA/UVB protection and
feature specific properties that are best suited for certain types
of activities. |
| Glass Lens Advantages |
Polycarbonate Lens
Advantages |
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| Best scratch resistance of any lens material |
Durable, safest to wear in active sports |
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| Greatest visual acuity |
Greater impact resistance than glass |
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| Can be used in photochromic applications |
Lighter than glass |
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| Impact resistant |
Less expensive than glass |
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