Is an Anti-Reflective Coating Right for Your Situation?

Light from electronics or headlights from cars can be troublesome if you are using standard eyeglass lenses. Also, if you have certain health conditions that make you sensitive to light and glare, then you will find driving at night or using a computer very difficult at times with these types of lenses. An antireflective coating may be able to help in these situations so that you see more clearly.

Here is more information about anti-reflective eyeglass lens coatings so that you can decide whether this additional eyeglass feature is a good choice for you.

Anti-reflective coating is a type of film that is placed over your prescription eyeglass lenses with a machine after your lenses are thoroughly cleaned. The end result is a substantial amount of glare-reduction that allows most of the currently-available light to pass through the lenses to give you clear vision.

Aside from the obvious glare reduction that an anti-reflective coating provides, you may also notice other benefits from having it applied to your eyeglasses. Here is a list of some of the side benefits of having your glasses treated with an anti-reflective coating.

An Anti-Reflective Coating Makes Your Eyes More Visible

Because this coating reduces reflections, your eyes will be more visible to others. People will focus on your eyes rather than the glasses. This is important if you work in a profession where eye contact is important.

An Anti-Reflective Coating Reduces Blue Light Exposure

Certain brands of anti-reflective coating reduce the eye strain associated with blue light exposure. Most modern devices such as computers and cell phones most commonly emit this type of light.

An Anti-Reflective Coating Repels Water and Oils

Most types of anti-reflective coating are water and oil repellent so that these materials bead off the lenses rather than causing smudges. Some brands can also resist dirt and dust. These abilities reduce the need for frequent lens cleaning compared to plain lenses.

An Anti-Reflective Coating Improves Night Vision

Because an anti-reflective coating improves the amount and clarity of light entering the lenses, you will notice improved night vision with it. This ability makes driving at night easier and safer.

Make sure you order high-quality lenses to go with an anti-reflective coating. Some types of lenses don't work as well with the coating than others. For example, basic plastic lenses are often more fragile and easy to scratch, so the extra cost of an anti-reflective coating may not be justified in that case. However, if you go up to specialized lenses, such as progressives, high index or high definition lenses, then the antireflective coating will enhance those features for even better vision.

An anti-reflective coating is extremely beneficial if you wear your glasses often and use them for various high glare, low light situations. If you drive a lot at night or use a computer all day, then these glasses will greatly improve your vision and lessen eye fatigue. An anti-reflective coating is also beneficial if you have certain eye conditions that increase your sensitivity to glare or halos. Make sure you tell the optician how you use your glasses because some brands of anti-reflective coating are targeted for certain types of uses.

An anti-reflective coating is an option and is not required in order for you to see well enough to go about most of your daily tasks. However, if you have certain issues, or struggle with seeing in high-glare situations, then this type of feature may be of great benefit to you.

Fraser Optical can not only provide you with an antireflective coating for your new pair of glasses, but we have a variety of different types of lens features available to give you the best vision correction possible. Call us or visit one of our many Michigan locations for an examination and to view our glasses options.