Buying prescription glasses can be challenging, with decisions involving prescription type, lens type, and coatings. Confronted with so many options, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. In this blog, we’ll introduce you to lens coatings and cover the six most common types, helping you make an informed choice.
- What are lens coatings?
- 6 Common types of lens coatings
1. What are lens coatings?
Lens coatings are the unsung heroes of eyeglasses, enhancing functionality and protecting your lenses. They go beyond vision correction, offering benefits like reduced glare and shielding your eyes from harmful UV rays, making your glasses more comfortable and durable.
2. 6 Common types of lens coatings
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Anti-Reflective(AR) Coating: Also known as anti-glare coating, this feature reduces glare caused by light reflecting off your lenses, ensuring others can clearly see your eyes. It's particularly helpful for screen work, night driving, or bright environments. At Sllac, all lenses come with built-in AR coating, so you don't have to worry about adding it separately.
- Anti-Scratch(AS) Coating: Also known as scratch-resistant coating, this adds a protective layer to your lenses, making them more resistant to scratches from everyday wear and tear. While it helps prevent damage, it doesn't make your lenses entirely scratch-proof, as scratches can still occur due to various factors. This coating is ideal for kids, active individuals, or those who frequently clean their glasses. At Sllac, all lenses include AS coating by default, so you don't have to worry about missing it.
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Ultraviolet(UV) Blocking Coating: Just as our skin needs protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays, so do our eyes. Prolonged exposure to UV rays can increase the risk of cataracts, macular degeneration, and other eye health issues. UV-blocking coatings shield your eyes from these harmful rays, providing essential protection. At Sllac, all lenses come with built-in UV blocking, so you can enjoy worry-free eye care.
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Anti-Blue Light Coating: Also known as a blue light filter, this coating reduces exposure to blue light from digital screens like computers, smartphones, and tablets. It helps decrease eye strain during prolonged screen time and may improve sleep by reducing evening blue light exposure. If you need this feature, you can opt for our anti-blue lenses, which include this coating.
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Anti-Fog Coating: If you want to know how to prevent eyeglasses from fogging up, then this lens coating will be useful for you.This specialized treatment prevents lenses from fogging due to temperature changes, humidity, or mask-wearing. It works by reducing surface tension, spreading moisture into a thin, transparent layer rather than visibility-blocking droplets. If you need this feature, you can select our anti-blue lenses first and then choose the anti-fog coating option.
- Super Hydrophobic Coating: is a premium lens treatment designed to repel water, oil, and dirt from the surface of eyeglasses. By creating an ultra-smooth, water-resistant layer, it ensures that moisture beads up and rolls off effortlessly, while also resisting smudges from fingerprints or skin oils. This coating enhances lens durability, simplifies cleaning, and improves visibility in rainy or humid conditions, making it an ideal choice for active lifestyles or challenging environments. If you need this, our premium and supreme lens options will include this.
Lens coatings can enhance your glasses’ functionality and protect your vision. While they might increase the initial cost of your lenses, the long-term benefits in comfort, clarity, and durability are well worth the investment. Speak with your eye care provider to determine which coatings suit your needs best.
