Trivex Lens Material
Trivex was originally developed for the military as "visual armor." Trivex lenses provide excellent optics and since it has a higher ABBE value than polycarbonate which means that chromatic aberration is not an issue with Trivex lenses. Trivex lenses not only passes the FDA impact resistance test at the usual 2.0 mm center thickness, it also passes the test at a 1.0 mm center thickness, making it stronger than the FDA requirement.
Advantages
- Thinner and lighter than plastic
- Excellent for drilled rimless frames
- Absorbs 100% of UVA/UVB
- Less chromatic aberration
- Excellent impact resistance
Disadvantages
- Limited availability in lens styles
- Newer available materials with comparable costs are thinner
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