Verilite Lenses

Our Verilite polycarbonate lenses are impact-resistant and offer superior eye protection when you need it most. They’re lightweight but extremely durable.

What is SV Poly in glasses?

Polycarbonate lenses are the best choice for eyeglasses, sunglasses and sports eyewear when the safety of the eye is concerned. Polycarbonate lenses are tough, shatter-resistant, lightweight and ideal for everyday use. They are more impact resistant than plastic.

Are polycarbonate lenses good?

Polycarbonate lenses are highly resistant to impact, won’t shatter, and are 10 times stronger than glass or standard plastic, making them ideal for children, safety lenses, and physical activity. Lightweight and thinner than glass lenses, polycarbonate is more comfortable to wear for long periods of time.

Are Verilite lenses worth it?

Offering impact-resistance and superior eye protection, polycarbonate, or Verilite, lenses are a fantastic option for most anyone wearing glasses. The lenses are lightweight AND extremely durable.

Are uncoated plastic lenses good?

Uncoated Plastic Lenses

Although adding coatings to your plastic lenses does become quite costly, some experts say it is worth the money due to the fact that it will make your lenses more effective and last longer.

Is high index better than polycarbonate?

High index lenses are typically recommended for individuals who require a strong eyeglass prescription for common vision problems, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Because of their durability, polycarbonate lenses are much less likely to break or fracture than even high index lenses.

Does polycarbonate block blue light?

A convenient, cost-effective option is polycarbonate photochromic lenses, which are clear lenses that darken automatically in response to sunlight and provide ample protection from blue light at all times.

Do polycarbonate lenses block UV?

Uncoated plastic sunglass lenses block about 88 percent UV; polycarbonate lenses block 100 percent UV. This material absorbs only about 40 percent of the UV rays. Lenses may also be made of other acrylic materials, which will vary in how much UV protection they provide.

Which is better CR-39 or polycarbonate?

In comparison to polycarbonate, CR-39 provides vastly superior optics, rating just one rung below the material with the highest ABBE value: crown glass. On the flip side, CR-39 is the thickest and heaviest lens material.

Should I get glass or polycarbonate?

In addition, polycarbonate is 30 times stronger than acrylic, and over 200 times stronger, and six times lighter than glass. Polycarbonate sheet is also a superior insulator to glass, and installation can result in lower energy costs. Polycarbonate is practically unbreakable—especially when compared to most glass.

What lens material is best?

Polycarbonate plastic has an index of refraction of 1.586, a specific gravity of 1.20, and is very impact resistant. This allows lenses to be thinner, lighter, and much more impact resistant than CR-39. Polycarbonate is considered the best choice of material for children and for safety glasses.

Are plastic lenses better than polycarbonate?

Polycarbonate lenses have higher impact resistance and offer greater protection than plastic lenses.

Can polycarbonate lenses crack?

Material Matters

Certain lens materials are more prone to stress fracturing than others. For example, standard plastic is most prone to cracking, polycarbonate is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to stress fracturing but the crack spreads slowly.

Is anti smudge coating worth it?

AR coatings virtually eliminate all reflections from the front and back surfaces of your lenses. Without bothersome reflections, more light is able to pass through your lenses which optimizes your vision. Most people agree that anti-reflective coatings on their glasses are definitely worth the added cost.

Is UV coating worth it?

UV coatings on prescription clear lenses are as effective as those on sunglasses. UV rays are involved in the development of cataracts, eye-surface problems like pterygia and pingueculae, and macular degeneration. UV-protecting lenses may reduce your risk of developing one of these problems.

Are anti fog lenses worth it?

The simple answer to this is yes. However, the effectiveness of the antifog coating reduces over time especially if the lenses are exposed to a detergent which breaks down the antifog surface layer.