Polycarbonate Lenses

Which type of lens is best for you?

If your prescription is high and you are worried about thick lenses making your eyewear bulky and uncomfortable, high index lenses are the solution. If polycarbonate lenses are available for your prescription, they are an excellent choice for a little extra durability and in-built UV protection.

Polycarbonate lenses set the standard in vision correction. This material is up to ten times more impact resistant than standard plastic and naturally offers 100% UV protection. If you’re interested in trying out this material for your lenses, select 1.59 index lenses for your frames at checkout.
Polycarbonate was initially developed for the aerospace industry and is used for, among other things, astronaut helmet visors; that should tell you all you need to know about polycarbonate lenses’ durability. EyeBuyDirect polycarbonate lenses cost only $18.95.