Varilux Comfort Progressive Polycarbonate Lenses (2024)

FAQs

What are the disadvantages of polycarbonate lenses? ›

Varilux Comfort®, the world's most popular progressive addition lens (PAL), has been engineered for optimized performance in a visual environment dominated by new technologies for reading, communicating, and working.

Polycarbonate lenses can also be progressive lenses, which feature multiple zones of vision correction. Polycarbonate lenses are ready to shield your eyes from UVA and UVB rays straight out of the gate: They have built-in UV protection, no additional treatments needed.

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.

Polycarbonate lenses are popularly used in kid's glasses, safety glasses and sports goggles, due to their durability and impact-resistance. This also makes them a popular choice for more active lifestyles.

Thermal Degradation: Polycarbonate can degrade under high processing temperatures, causing issues like discoloration, reduced mechanical properties, or degradation of molecular structure, which affects part performance.

THE BEST OVERALL PROGRESSIVE LENS

Varilux® XR series™ is the first eye-responsive progressive lens² powered by behavioral artificial intelligence. Beyond prescription and eye physiology the design now considers visual behavior, a preriquisite for fast and precise eye movements.

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Glass lenses are optically clear, clearer than polycarbonate lenses. It is also scratch resistant and does not require any additional scratch-resistant coating.

Premium progressive lenses are designed to provide a wider and smoother view. They are highly customizable for your prescription, chosen frame, and eye anatomy. This means you'll have less visual distortions since they are custom-made for your eyes.

How much should a good pair of progressive glasses cost? ›

Compared to the slightly lower cost of bifocal lenses, the average consumer pays between $150 and $250 for their progressive lenses. For this price range, you should be able to purchase a decent set of progressive lenses. Overall, progressive lenses are an excellent answer to particular vision needs.

Anti-reflective coatings are generally recommended when purchasing polycarbonate, high-index, or aspheric lenses, since these lenses reflect more light than CR-39 or glass lenses.

For instance, certain individuals cannot use polycarbonate lenses, because they experience an odd Visual distortion. In this case, choosing a plastic eyeglass lens or high index lens would be much better.

The Crizal Avancé™ lenses with Scotchgard™ Protector was created to be the even better than previous Crizal lenses. The Avancé is the most scratch-resistant No-Glare lens available today and because patients want a lens that does even more, it's also made to eliminate smudge, dust, and fingerprints, too!

Polycarbonate - Polycarbonate was the first "thinner, lighter" lens material. Polycarbonate is 10 times more impact resistant than glass and CR-39. Polycarbonate lenses are the preferred choice for safety eyeglasses and children's eyeglasses. The lens material also provides UV protection.

Due to the nature of its materials, polycarbonate is susceptible to scratches and, as such, requires scratch-resistant coating for durability. Polycarbonate lenses typically have a higher price tag than other eyeglass lens material.

Polycarbonate lenses are the most durable and impact-resistant lenses we offer, and they come with a 100% UV-protective coating. If you are looking for glasses for children, or tend to spend your time outside, we strongly recommend polycarbonate lenses.