What lens material is best for my prescription lenses? – Help Center

Polycarbonate:

Polycarbonate is a great lens for active-wear individuals! In fact, we like it so much that most of our lenses come standard with this material. Polycarbonate is very strong and impact-resistant. It’s not likely to chip, flake, or shatter in the event an accident occurs. This particular material is incredibly versatile making it a good foundation to add additional features like sunglass tints. However, polycarbonate is a softer material which can make it more prone to scratching. It’s highly recommended that you add a scratch coating to your lenses for added protection.

This material is suitable for individuals with prescriptions up to a +/- 4.00. If your prescription is higher or you have severe astigmatism correction, this lens material is not recommended. We’d suggest checking out our other options to find something more suitable for you! (link to how to read your prescription)

Trivex:

Think of Trivex as the golden child of lens materials. Trivex came on the market in the early 2000’s after identifying some of the disadvantages of plastic and polycarbonate lenses. This lens has a lot of the same great features as polycarbonate; impact-resistant and full UV-protection. What sets it apart is its durability and strength, it’s also thinner and lighter than polycarbonate. Trivex is incredibly scratch-resistant, boasts much better visual clarity, and pairs nicely with premium coatings to extend the life of your lenses. It’s an amazing option for all frames, but especially beneficial for semi-rimless styles similar to the Oakley Flak Jacket.

High Index 1.67:

High Index lenses are a game changer for individuals with high prescriptions! With higher prescriptions, weight and thickness can be a big issue. High index lenses are built for better all-day comfort and will help mitigate that “coke bottle” feeling by creating a lens that looks more natural and lightweight in your frames.

High Index lenses are recommended for people with prescriptions more severe than +/- 3.00. Because high index lenses are not impact resistant, we do not recommend them to be placed in your sport or active wear glasses, or in frames with any rimless qualities.