What Type of Sunglass or Eyeglass Lens Material Should I Get? | SportRx

[@homerhorowitz7649]

I just learned that the maui Jim’s I got last year are glass. I’m loving them because there are so clear and unlike other glasses that I’ve owned in the past, they stayed that way! No micro scratches from me barbarically cleaning my lenses with my T-shirt. I’m trying to research how safe they are to do things like drive with. What’s your take? I’m just imagining g-forbid my airbag goes off and that’s the end of my eyeballs.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hey Homer! You're certainly right, glass lenses provide the best clarity and scratch protection above all other materials. The tradeoff however is a heavier lens with no impact or shatter resistance. That said, many people still opt for glass understanding the risk. Ultimately, it's up to the wearer but if you're concerned about the lens shattering, maybe opt for trivex or polycarbonate lens materials over glass for driving.

[@zhukov43]

These tech explainers are wicked, thank you for making them.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching 👍

[@MadRussian_PS]

Solid review. I've been well trained in optics and this is a great and succinct summary

[@Tabarezc]

I got plastic lenses for my new glasses so are they good and safe??

[@usuario36325]

If i dont care of the weight, is polycarbonate better than cr9 for non pro sport activities? (urban cycling, treking, outdoor boulder)

[@TS-qr1dc]

Polyamide my fav lens

[@skyshade9106]

How come oakley uses polycarbonate I thought they were the best optics why not use trivex is it because of luxotica?

[@sunilSharma-kk9rq]

Budget polarized sunglass made by glass material. ???????

[@cristiandini7897]

rayban will not tell you in the website which lenses are glass, they are very difficult to find. do you know how to order a glass lense sunglass??

[@sportrxeyewear]

That is a tough one! Your best bet is to reach out to our friendly, knowledgeable opticians for guidance at 888-831-5817

[@eugenelow999]

What about Nylon vs Trivex?

[@NaomiDisaster]

I've been used to using only glass lenses , I have c39 now and I feel like they suck is that normal ? I'm going to go back to glass

[@lissetteguzman5943]

Hello I’m blind in my right eye and the doctor told me to get polycarbonate so I can protect my good eye but you mentioned that trivex is more shatter resistant. Which one do you think I should get ?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Either would be great and just as safe for you! My favorite is Trivex because of its optical clarity.

[@pramodkv3481]

Thank you for the information....

[@sportrxeyewear]

We're happy to help; thank you for watchin!

[@bakhtawar9872]

Glass or Fibre "eye glass".. which is best for eyes ???

[@AG4runner]

What lense would you recommend for -0.25 + 2.50 101 -0.50 +2.50 75 in a oakley marshal frame. My options are poly,trivex and 1.67. Thanks for any input

[@sportrxeyewear]

That is a great question! My recommendation would be Trivex. Your prescription is mostly astigmatism and the axis puts the majority of the edge thickness in the vertical meridian, which is ideal and would mean that the minor added thickness from Trivex would be negligible. The real benefit would be the optical clarity boost you get from the material. I am a big advocate because of the difference it makes for my prescription (also primarily astigmatism correction). I hope that helps! Don't forget that we have very friendly, knowledgeable opticians who would love to help walk you though the perfect setup for you at 888-831-5817!

[@luredu]

How can you tell if your sunglass lenses are bad / cheap? I can see rainbow waves when looking directly at it (meaning I'm not wearing them). I hope that made sense.

[@momsandcutekids]

Thanks for your information... it's really very informative

[@sportrxeyewear]

We're glad to be of help; thanks for watching!

[@ChromeMan04]

What about mineral lenses?

[@petermartin9494]

That would be glass I guess.

[@mikilimitedchannel14]

What do you suggest about cheap acrylic lenses, are they OK to buy?

[@erwin734]

Yes if it's 10 bucks

[@theskippie5458]

How does Kaenon's SR91 compare?

[@frankarango4071]

In speaking to some eyeglass shops around me, I'm finding contradictions about your video? I'm being advised by more than one shop that Trivex is thinner than Poly, but you said the opposite. Also you stated Trivex is more impact resistant than Poly, but again the stores around me are saying this is opposite. Just looking for some clarity, can you comment?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Frank! Polycarbonate lenses are thinner and lightweight compared to trivex lenses. Trivex is a bit better in impact resistance but is much more durable as it has a higher tensile strength. We hope this information helps and thanks for reaching out!

[@ANAND-fd1vc]

ok if u want to pick one in one of those wat would u pick?

[@sportrxeyewear]

That's a great question! My favorite is Trivex. If you want more feedback, you can always reach out to our friendly, knowledgeable opticians at 888-831-5817 for all the tailored assistance that you could ask for

[@gregthompson8062]

Glass or crystal all day long

[@sulimanmohammadashraf624]

Hi i have a question. What heppens if the glass is heated at very low temperature

[@sportrxeyewear]

That's an interesting question! That depends on the material and how hot they are getting. If you are referring to glass, specifically, then you shouldn't have any concerns. If something is heated at 'low temperature', it doesn't sound like it is getting excessively hot, so it shouldn't be a worry!

[@thedisbanded6]

hi im amaking a fashoin store so thats why i need to know what materials to use when making the sunglasses

[@sportrxeyewear]

We wish you luck!

[@thedisbanded6]

@@sportrxeyewear thank you

[@shar204]

What’s the best lenses to get with designer glasses? The glasses are new never used. They are Gucci. I have the frames but I’m purchasing lenses from a eyeglass store. I don’t want them to break the glasses. So I want to know the best recommended eyeglass material to ask for. Because they told me they can’t 100% assure they won’t break so they give all costumers a warning when purchasing lenses.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Hi Shardayee! Both polycarbonate and trivex lenses will work, it would more matter on how well they mount the lenses onto the frame. The better option of the two would be trivex as it is more durable. We hope this helps and thanks for reaching out!

[@shootatsquare]

Do raybans use trivex for their plastic lenses?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Authentic Ray Ban lenses are available in prescription in a few different lens options, but not Trivex. In non-prescription, they are also not available in Trivex, unfortunately. A more succinct 'no' probably would have been plenty sufficient.

[@seanmiller213]

Most Plano lenses that come on Rayban frames are glass I believe.

[@iwbagiai]

what exactly is visual acuity?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Visual Acuity - or VA as you'd likely see on your Rx - is a generic understanding of how well you can see. Commonly, that is when you hear 20/20 vision, which means you can see a determined amount of detail to fit into the category of "you don't need corrective lenses" from 20 feet away. Think of the chart that usually has the big E at the top. It's a nice general way of knowing how well you see, but it doesn't tell how to correct it - that is where the actual prescription comes into play.

[@mvaro2002]

what are his original glasses ?

[@sportrxeyewear]

Tyler is wearing the Persol 3142 V. It has been discontinued at this point but you can check out all our other Persol eyeglasses here: www.sportrx.com/shopby/brand-persol.html

[@AngeloFalloni]

Is tryvex glass?

[@sportrxeyewear]

HI! It is not. Trivex is a type of Plastic lens material. Hope this helps!

[@rizkiakbar5585]

Yes, I am the first one 😎

[@joyceaijala395]

My new glasses with polycarbonate lenses turned yellow within 10 minutes of wearing. The optician cleaned them, brought them into the sun, and they were clear again. By the time I got home, the lenses were yellow. The opthalmologist (in the same office) insists it's because I have a cataract on one eye, the other has been treated post-cataract removal, with a YAG laser for clarity. If I patch my cataract eye, the lenses are still yellow/brownish. I feel gaslighted all around.

[@sportrxeyewear]

Interesting 🤔It could be that the lab producing the lenses used a blank that was defective, to which they should honor a remake. If the lens is photochromic, it could be a result of that as well. Some photochromic lenses have a yellowish hue when in its 'clear' state depending on the manufacturer. Send some pics of the lenses to [e-mail] and a licensed optician will get back to you with a response about the lenses. 877.289.2999

[@funkyflights]

Trivex sounds like a winner

[@sportrxeyewear]

You sound like a winner! It's a great lens material!

[@sunilSharma-kk9rq]

Glass Vs mineral glass

[@lisocampos8080]

Thank you! I hope they make lenses out of gorrila glass.

[@TaylorPhase]

my doctor said its just plastic and polycarb

[@kylevids3951]

“Hello and Hi”

[@IIISWILIII]

I hate poly. They scratch too easily and you can't polish them out!

[@sportrxeyewear]

You're not alone in that opinion!