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If an optometrists checks off polycarbonate under "doctor recommends" stuff, what is polycarbonate?
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Eyeglass lens: This is a higher index plastic lens used to give power without too much thickness. Your optom feels that with the power you have , that you need that extra thin-ness in your eyeglasses for comfort.
Answered 3/25/2014
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