Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate

A commonly used lighter, thinner lens material that helps create a more impact-resistant lens.

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polycarbonate

Health care; Optometry

Plastic that is very impact-resistant, and is thus sometimes used for spectacle lenses and frames.

polycarbonate

Chemistry; Organic chemistry

(OC 6 H 4 C(CH 3 ) 2 C 6 H 4 OCO)x A linear polymer of carbonic acid which is a thermoplastic synthetic resin made from bisphenol and phosgene; used in emulsion coatings with ...

polycarbonate

Automotive; Automobile

Translucent, tough and rigid thermoplastic with low moisture absorption and good stability at temperature extremes.

polycarbonate

Medical; Implants and interventional materials

any of various tough transparent thermoplastics characterized by high impact strength and high softening temperature

polycarbonate

Eyewear; Contact lenses

A commonly used lighter, thinner lens material that helps create a more impact-resistant lens.

polycarbonate

Eyewear; Optometry

Plastic that is very impact-resistant, and is thus sometimes used for spectacle lenses and frames.

progressive lenses

Eyewear; Contact lenses

Multifocal lenses with no lines. Available in both standard and premium brands.

rigid gas permeable contacts

Eyewear; Contact lenses

Firm, durable plastic contacts that may be recommended for those who have specific prescription needs.

single vision lenses

Eyewear; Contact lenses

Lenses prescribed for those who only need correction for one field of vision: either far away or up-close.

tint

Eyewear; Contact lenses

A common lens add-on that reduces the light that enters the eyes; can be doctor recommended or for fashion purposes.

toric contact lenses

Eyewear; Contact lenses

Contact lenses designed specifically to treat astigmatism. Can be offered either as conventionals or disposables.

photochromic lenses

Eyewear; Contact lenses

Lenses that change color based on different levels of light. When the lenses are exposed to sunlight they darken; when exposed to lower light (indoors), they lighten.

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