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A woman wearing polycarbonate eyeglasses to protect her eyes

Are Polycarbonate Eyeglasses Safe? Your Questions Answered

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!

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(Left) Man wearing a black tank and gold sunglasses; (Right) Blonde-haired woman wearing pink sunglasses

Unpacking Gender Bias in Eyewear Marketing

Eyewear was once all about utility, practicality, and simply being able to see. Today, it’s a multibillion-dollar industry built on fashion, identity, and personal expression.

But with that growth comes bigger issues. One of the most overlooked? Gender bias. And whether you realize it or not, it may be influencing what you buy.

How deep does the problem go? Let’s find out.

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