How about glasses made from the same material used in space helmets and bulletproof glass? Pretty cool, right? 

Polycarbonate was initially developed in the 1950s for electrical insulation and aircraft cockpits. In the 1960s, it was used in the helmets worn by Apollo 11’s crew. It became bulletproof in the ’80s, sandwiched between layers of glass.

Soon, the eyewear industry saw the potential to turn this super-tough material into “super” lenses. Now, I’m here to answer your most pressing questions about polycarbonate eyeglasses!