Through the years, the list of lens options available for eyewear has grown as our lifestyles changed and our vision needs have evolved. Below is a overview of the lens materials available along with the features and benefits from each one.
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Lens Material |
Features |
Benefits |
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1.50 Plastic |
Lighter than glass |
No frills, time-tested lens material |
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1.56 index |
Thin and light UV protection |
Lightweight comfort and thin lens profile Protects against harmful UV radiation |
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Polycarbonate (1.59 index) |
Thin and light Impact resistant UV protection Durable |
Lightweight comfort and thin lens profile Eye protection; ideal for kids and sports eyewear Protects against harmful UV radiation Accommodates drill-mount frames |
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1.60 index |
Thin and light UV protection |
Lightweight comfort and thin lens profile Protects against harmful UV radiation Accommodates drill-mount frames |
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1.67 index |
Thin and light UV protection Durable |
Lightweight comfort and thin lens profile Protects against harmful UV radiation Accommodates drill-mount frames More attractive higher-prescription lenses |
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1.74 index |
Thin and light UV protection |
Lightweight comfort and thin lens profile Protects against harmful UV radiation More attractive higher-add lenses |
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Trivex (1.53 index) |
Somewhat thin and extremely lightweight Impact resistant UV protection Ideal for drill mount frames |
Comfortable and durable Eye protection; ideal for sports Protects against harmful UV radiation Accommodates drill-mount frames |
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Photochromic |
Changes from light to dark with UV rays Changes back from dark to light indoors Filters out 100% of sun’s harmful UV Durable photochromic action |
Comfortable viewing indoors and outdoors without switching eyewear Protects against harmful UV radiation Photochromic lasts the life of the Rx |
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XTRActive New Generation |
Photochromic action that starts with light tint and reaches higher level of darkness |
Activates moderately behind windshield New darker tint for light-sensitive individuals and very bright environments
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XTRActive Polarized |
Virtually clear lens that incorporates dynamic polarization when exposed to UV rays Changes back from dark to light indoors
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Comfortable viewing indoors and outdoors without switching eyewear Enhances contrast and reduces glare outdoors when polarization activated Protects against harmful radiation |
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Polarized |
Always dark Dramatically reduces glare Increases clarity and color contrast Filters out 100% of sun’s harmful UV |
More comfortable viewing; colors are more vibrant Enhances contrast; reduces dangerous blind spots while driving Protects against harmful radiation Always dark for glare protection behind windshield |
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Polarized Photochromic |
Reduces glare outdoors and from inside car Drivewear changes from green/yellow to copper to dark red-brown Blocks 100% of sun’s harmful UV |
Comfortable viewing outdoors and inside a car Protects against harmful UV radiation Color changes from a medium tint to dark depending on available light (overcast, sunny or bright) |
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KODAK Total Blue Lens |
Combination of unique lens material with AR coating Filters blue-violet light up to 80% 100% direct UV protection Color Guard Lens Technology™ Minimal residual color Polarized Gray base for the polarized option |
Reduces glare and reflections from indoor lighting and LED screens Accommodates drill-mount frames Reduces glare from oncoming LED headlights Clear and polarized options for everyday eye protection both indoors and outdoors |
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Sun Lens Mirror |
Polarized Poly base for impact resistance Provides 100% UV protection Mirror surface provides anonymity Mirror front blocks more light than a standard polarized lens |
Protects against harmful UV radiation Always dark for glare protection behind windshield Fashionable mirror colors: blue, red, green, black/ silver Reflective mirror protects light-sensitive eyes |