What Are Trivex Lenses?
Trivex lenses have high impact resistance, lightweight and excellent optical properties, they are a type of advanced optical lens material used in eyeglasses. Trivex lenses are suitable for people with active lifestyles or those who value safety and durability in their eyewear.
Trivex Lenses vs Polycarbonate
Trivex lenses and polycarbonate lenses are both advanced materials in producing eyeglass lenses. They are similar but also different in some properties. Both materials are excellent at impact resistance, UV protection, and durability, but Trivex has outstanding optical clarity, while polycarbonate is known for being extremely lightweight and thin.
| TRIVEX | POLYCARBONATE | |
| Impact Resistance | Excellent | Excellent |
| UV Protection | Excellent | Good |
| Durability | Excellent | Good |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent | Poor |
| Internal Stress | Excellent | Good |
Are Trivex Lenses Worth It?
Advantages:
- Impact Resistance: Trivex lenses have high impact resistant, which makes them an excellent choice for safety glasses, sports eyewear, and protective eyeglasses.
- Lightweight: Trivex lenses are lightweight and improving comfort for long-time wear.
- UV Protection: Trivex lenses offer superior UV protection for your eyes since they naturally block 100% of harmful UV rays without further coatings.
Disadvantages:
- Cost: Compared to polycarbonate and standard plastic (CR39) lenses, Trivex lenses are typically more expensive.
- Cosmetic Appeal: Trivex lenses may not be as thin as high-index lenses, but they are thinner than standard plastic lenses. If you want thinnest lenses for strong prescriptions, high index lenses may your best choice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Should I get Trivex lenses?
You can choose Trivex lenses if you value lightweight, impact-resistant, and optically clear eyeglass lenses. These are the advantages of trivex lenses.
What are Trivex lenses good for?
Trivex lenses provide great optical clarity and exceptional impact resistance, making them suitable for sports, safety, and prescription eyewear. Their resilience and lightweight design make them appropriate for children’s eyeglasses and rimless frames as well.
What's the difference between polycarbonate and trivex lenses?
Trivex lenses provides higher optical clarity compared to polycarbonate, but they are typically more expensive than polycarbonate lenses.