Why Choose Heritage Polycarbonate Lenses?
Heritage Optical Lab manufactures made-to-order polycarbonate lenses for optical retailers, laboratories, distributors and eyewear brands.
Impact-Oriented Material Choice
Polycarbonate can support impact-sensitive applications where the required standard, design and finished-lens construction are confirmed.
Program Flexibility
Choose from single vision, progressive, Bluecut, photochromic, sports and compatible coating programs.
Order Data Reviewed
Submit complete RX, design, frame, impact requirement, diameter, coating and finishing. Availability and manufacturability are confirmed before production.
Practical B2B Supply
Start from free samples, then discuss repeat ordering, packaging and special engraving marks.
Who We Support
Polycarbonate Lenses Options for Different Customer Needs
Select the appropriate polycarbonate lenses design, material, treatment and finishing from the prescription, frame, intended use and destination-market requirements.
A lightweight impact-resistant PC lens with a compatible blue-filter option for supported single vision prescriptions. Spectral performance and residual color depend on the selected lens and coating system.
A practical high-impact option for supported distance, near and general single vision prescriptions, including many children’s, active-use and safety-oriented applications.
A Freeform progressive PC lens calculated from the prescription, ADD, fitting data, frame trace and selected design for supported multifocal orders.
A lightweight high-base option for supported wrap and sports frames. Prescription range, frame geometry and the required impact standard are reviewed before production.
Polycarbonate material can be paired with supported myopia-control designs when the full prescription, fitting data, design protocol and practitioner requirements are supplied.
A digital-support Freeform option designed for supported near and intermediate visual tasks. Final design selection depends on age, prescription, fitting data and use pattern.
High Impact Resistance with Low Material Weight
Polycarbonate is valued for high impact resistance and low density. It is commonly selected for children’s eyewear, sports frames, rimless mounting and safety-oriented applications.
The complete finished lens and frame must still be matched to the applicable market and impact standard. Provide the required specification before production.
UV Protection, Clear Vision and Coating Options
Polycarbonate provides inherent UV protection within the material system. Supported orders can add hard coating, anti-reflective treatment, Bluecut or compatible photochromic options.
Because polycarbonate has a lower Abbe value than CR-39 or Trivex, accurate centration, suitable design and coating selection are important parts of the finished optical system.
Real Factory Production and RX Inspection
Custom polycarbonate lenses are processed and inspected using laboratory surfacing, coating and measurement equipment. The finished lens is checked against the submitted prescription and supported design data.
External marks shown on uncut lenses are removable fitting and inspection references and are not permanent lens engravings.
Polycarbonate Lenses Wholesale Information
Commercial information for testing a Polycarbonate Lenses program and developing repeat supply.
One-Pair MOQ
Start from one pair for confirmed RX orders.
Sample Review
Sample options are available to qualified optical businesses after the required program is reviewed.
Typical Production Time
Standard confirmed orders are typically produced within 48 hours. Complex work requires separate confirmation.
Worldwide Shipping
Shipping options are reviewed according to destination, volume and delivery requirements.
OEM & Private Label
Supported packaging, lens envelopes and labels are confirmed against artwork, language and quantity requirements.
Repeat-Order Support
Confirmed specifications and the supported RXoffice workflow help simplify subsequent production orders.
Polycarbonate Lens Selection and Ordering Guide
Compare the available polycarbonate lenses options, technical inputs and ordering requirements before submitting a manufacturing request.
- Material Facts
- Selection Considerations
- Ordering Workflow
| Material property | Typical polycarbonate characteristic | Ordering relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Refractive index | Approximately 1.586 | Thinner profile than standard 1.50 plastic in comparable designs |
| Abbe value | Approximately 30 | Design, centration and coating selection remain important for visual comfort |
| Density | Approximately 1.20 g/cm³ | Supports lightweight everyday and active-use eyewear |
| Impact performance | High impact resistance | Commonly selected for children, sports and safety-oriented applications |
| UV performance | Inherent UV protection in the material system | Confirm the finished lens specification and required standard |
Choose polycarbonate when impact resistance and low weight matter
Polycarbonate is commonly specified for children, sports, active lifestyles, rimless mounting and safety-oriented eyewear because it combines high impact resistance with relatively low material density.
Review optics, frame and use requirements together
Polycarbonate has a lower Abbe value than CR-39 or Trivex. Accurate centration, suitable frame selection, good Freeform calculation and an appropriate anti-reflective coating can support visual comfort in the finished lens system.
Confirm the applicable standard
“Impact resistant” does not automatically mean that every finished lens and frame is certified for every safety application. Provide the required market standard, frame type, prescription and finishing specification for technical review.
- Submit the complete prescription: right and left SPH, CYL, AXIS, ADD and prism/base when prescribed.
- Select the optical design: single vision, progressive, sports, EasyLife, myopia-control or another supported design.
- Provide fitting data: monocular PD, fitting height and any position-of-wear data required by the design.
- Provide frame information: A, B, DBL, effective diameter, frame type and preferably a frame trace.
- Specify the lens system: clear, Bluecut or photochromic option; coating; impact requirement; finishing; quantity and packaging.
Polycarbonate is a lightweight ophthalmic lens material with an approximate refractive index of 1.586, low density and high impact resistance. It is widely used for children’s, sports, active-use and safety-oriented eyewear.
The main benefits are high impact resistance, relatively low weight, a thinner profile than standard 1.50 plastic in comparable designs and inherent UV protection. The complete prescription, frame and required standard must still be reviewed.
They are commonly selected for children and sports because impact resistance and low weight are important. Final suitability depends on the prescription, frame design, fitting data and the safety or sports standard required for the finished eyewear.
Supported options can include hard coating, anti-reflective treatment, Bluecut and compatible photochromic systems. Availability, color and residual reflection depend on the selected lens and coating combination.
Polycarbonate generally provides higher impact resistance than CR-39 and a higher refractive index than both CR-39 and Trivex. CR-39 and Trivex usually have higher Abbe values. The best choice depends on prescription, frame, optical priorities and impact requirements.
Provide the prescription range, optical design, diameter, fitting and frame data, impact standard, coating, finishing method, quantity, packaging requirements and destination market. Supported RX orders may be produced in approximately 24–36 hours after data confirmation; complex work and logistics vary.
Custom Polycarbonate Prescription Lenses for Optical Businesses
Heritage Optical Lab manufactures custom polycarbonate prescription lenses for optical laboratories, retailers, distributors and private-label partners. Supported orders can combine PC material with single vision, Freeform progressive, sports, digital-support, myopia-control, Bluecut and compatible coating options.
Why optical businesses choose polycarbonate
Polycarbonate combines high impact resistance, low material density and an approximately 1.586 refractive index. These properties make it a common choice for children’s eyewear, active lifestyles, sports frames, rimless mounting and safety-oriented applications.
Material selection requires a complete review
Lens material is only one part of the finished optical system. Prescription, frame geometry, centration, design, coating and the required impact standard should be reviewed together. For users sensitive to chromatic dispersion, CR-39 or Trivex may also be considered where the application allows.
Freeform calculation and laboratory inspection
Supported designs are calculated from the submitted RX and fitting data, processed in the laboratory and checked against the order before release. External markings shown on uncut lenses are removable fitting and inspection references.
OEM, wholesale and laboratory supply
For samples, availability and quotation, send the prescription range, design, diameter, frame data, coating, impact requirement, finishing method, expected quantity and destination market.