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Are Polycarbonate Eyeglasses Safe? Your Questions Answered

Written By Roda Novenario

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!

Where To Donate Glasses or Recycle Old Eyewear: Tips & Creative Ideas

Written By Roda Novenario

Donating or recycling old and unused belongings is always a great idea, but did you know that you can donate glasses? Instead of allowing old eyewear to gather dust and clutter up your space, why not take a few easy steps to give it new life?

Let’s talk about exactly how and where it’s done!

Anti Fog For Glasses: Worth It?

Written By Roda Novenario

Fogged-up glasses can be the worst thing! They ruin your view and may even compromise your safety. Anti-fog for glasses is sold as the solution for this, but is it really worth it? Let’s get into it!

Can You Swim With Contacts?

Written By Roda Novenario

When the weather heats up, there’s nothing better than going for a refreshing dip in the pool! But wait… if you’re wearing contacts, let’s hit pause for a bit. Can you swim with contacts?

Let’s dive deep into this question and see what’s going on.

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ACUVUE® OASYS MULTIFOCAL: Reviews From Verified Buyers

Written By Roda Novenario

Johnson & Johnson Vision is one of the leaders in contact lens innovation. They’ve developed some incredible lenses, including transition contact lenses. They’ve also put out two impressive multifocal contact lenses: the original ACUVUE^® OASYS MULTIFOCAL and the new ACUVUE^® OASYS MAX 1-Day MULTIFOCAL!

These brands claim to be the best contacts for people with presbyopia and myopia or hyperopia, offering exceptional clarity, comfort, and UV protection. But is this really true? Let’s see what EZContacts’ verified buyers have to say!