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Why are polycarbonate polarized lenses better than plastic polarized lenses?

April 26, 2017lenses plastic polarized polycarbonate

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Why are polycarbonate polarized lenses better than plastic polarized lenses?

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Polycarbonate lens material is so tough that you can hit it with a hammer and it won’t shatter. Ordinary polarizing lenses are made out of plastic (CR-39), and are not shatter resistant. In addition, polycarbonate lenses absorb harmful UV radiations.