Lens Coatings
Lens Coating Benefits
Lens coatings are often applied to glasses lenses to add extra qualities to the lens without compromising vision clarity. Coatings are often only a few atoms thick, however, they can offer the wearer a range of benefits, or help to protect the lens from damage through general wear and tear. Lens coatings can be applied individually or in combination.
There are several types of coating available, each offering a unique benefit to make your glasses more robust or improve the quality of your vision. Find out more about the lens coatings available below:
Coating Type |
Benefits |
Best Suited For |
Price |
Anti-Reflective (AR) |
Improved vision clarity, reduced glare, reduced eye strain |
Night driving, working with screens |
£20 |
UV Protection |
Blocks harmful UVA and UVB rays |
For wear outdoors and in bright light |
£20 |
Anti-Scratch |
Protection for lenses to avoid scratching |
Active individuals or children |
£5 |
Blue Light Bocking |
Filters high-energy blue light to avoid excessive eye strain |
Individuals who frequently use screens or electronics |
£35 - £45 |
Anti-Reflective Coating
An Anti-Reflective (AR) coating reduces reflections, allowing more light to pass through. This helps to enhance visual clarity and reduces glare, leading to less eye strain. It also makes the lenses appear nearly invisible, improving the wearer's appearance by allowing others to see their eyes more clearly. Applied through a sophisticated process, AR coating significantly improves both the functionality and aesthetics of your glasses.
UV400 Protection
The UV 400 coating is designed to block all light rays with wavelengths up to 400 nanometers, which covers all UVA and UVB rays. The "400" refers to the wavelength in nanometers, with the protection ensuring that virtually all of the sun's harmful ultraviolet light is prevented from reaching the eyes.
This level of protection is crucial because UV radiation can cause short-term and long-term ocular problems, such as photokeratitis (sunburn of the eye), cataracts, and other forms of eye damage. UV400 protection is essential for aiding in the prevention of these conditions, offering a high level of safety for your eyes when used outdoors.
Scratch Resistant Coating
Scratch-resistant coatings are applied to the surface of glasses lenses to protect them from damage caused by abrasion, scratching, and other forms of wear. These coatings are engineered using advanced materials, such as ceramics, nanocomposites, and certain polymers, which provide a hard, durable layer to protect the lens.
Scratch-resistant coatings not only improve resistance to physical damage but can offer an element of UV and anti-reflective protection.
Blue Light Lenses
Blue light blocking glasses are specially designed eyewear intended to reduce exposure to blue light, which is emitted by digital screens such as computers, smartphones, and televisions, as well as by LED and fluorescent lighting.
This type of light, especially when exposed to it extensively or during the evening, has been associated with various negative effects on health, including eye strain, disrupted sleep patterns due to interference with the circadian rhythm, and potential long-term damage to the eyes.
Blue light glasses are equipped with lenses that filter out or block a significant portion of blue light, aiming to mitigate these adverse effects, enhance visual comfort during prolonged screen use, and improve sleep quality by minimising blue light exposure before bedtime.
Tinted Lenses For Your Glasses
Tinted lenses are treated with a colouration that can help to reduce glare, enhance visual clarity, and protect the eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Tinted lenses can range from lightly tinted to darker shades, depending on the intended use, such as improving comfort in bright sunlight, enhancing contrast while performing outdoor sports, or aiding with light sensitivity and visual impairments.
Tinted lenses also serve aesthetic purposes, allowing wearers to personalise their glasses to their preferences. They are available in various colours, each offering specific benefits, such as yellow tints for low-light conditions, brown or amber for enhancing depth perception, and grey for maintaining colour neutrality.
Lens Coating FAQs
Why are lens coatings important?
Lens coatings can provide benefits like reducing glare, preventing scratches, blocking harmful UV rays, and improving overall vision quality. Different coatings serve different purposes, depending on your lifestyle and needs, and help you to get the most out of your glasses.
Can I combine different coatings on my lenses?
Yes! You can choose to have more than one lens coating on your glasses. For example, you can have anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coatings on the same lenses. When ordering, you can choose the most appropriate lens pack for your needs.
Can lens coatings wear off over time?
While lens coatings are durable, they can wear down slightly over time, especially with improper care. To extend the life of your coated lenses, clean them with a microfiber cloth and lens cleaner, and store them in a protective case when not in use.
