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Antireflective coating is an ingredient in anti-glare glasses. They contain multiple metal oxide layers on the front and rear planes of the lens. The case differs for polarized lenses, which have an oxide layer on the backside. 

Antireflective coating is a thin layer approximately between 0.2 to 0.3 microns thick. It allows enough light to enable clear vision by blocking the quantity of light that reflects into your eye. Antireflective (AR) coating on glasses is beneficial in several ways, including:

Promote Comfort and Reduce Strain

During the day or night, you may encounter lights or reflective surfaces that can strain your eyes. AR coating helps clear your vision when doing activities that require high focus. These include reading or looking at a digital screen and needing to squint to see clearly. Squinting may have adverse effects like:

• Dry eyes.
• Shoulder or neck pain.
• Blurry vision.
• Eyestrain.
• Frequent headaches.
• In addition to these consequences, frequent squinting can lead to esotropia or eyes turning inward.

Durability

Durability in antireflective lenses is a quality that is absent in previous versions of these glasses. However, current models employ non-peel technology. It involves fusing the AR compounds into the lens at the production stage.

Protection From Ultraviolet (UV) Rays and Blue Light

Direct UV rays from the sun are detrimental to your eyes. AR coating offers some form of protection against these rays. In addition to this, you have the option of customizing your glasses with UV protective features. These include incorporating photochromic or polarization technologies. 

Photochromic technology uses light-sensitive lenses that fade back or darken depending on the current light intensity. AR and anti-glare coatings reduce exposure to the blue light that comes from digital devices.

Extend Field of View

Antireflective coatings increase the field of view for people with farsightedness. It benefits those who may wear glasses when reading, driving, or watching a television screen or computer.

Easy to Clean

AR coatings consist of compounds that repel watermarks, smudges, and dirt. Despite this quality, only use non-alcohol spray cleaner or warm water and mild soap when cleaning them. To dry them without leaving scratches, use a soft microfiber cloth.

Quality Vision

AR coating contains additional features that help you focus more clearly than conventional prescription glasses. By eliminating reflective light, they allow more light to reach your eyes. Doing this enables you to see even in conditions where there is dim light.

Aesthetics

Without glare, the lenses of your glasses look clear throughout. The feature makes your eyes visible behind your spectacles. Your eyeglass frames also look more attractive, improving your overall appearance.

In the eyewear market, several antireflective models have different specifications. The more AR layers on the glasses, the better their ability to block glare. Most quality brands often consist of multiple layers. Thus, they cost more. 

Aspects of your lifestyle can dictate the type of AR coating ideal for your condition. The optician may recommend lenses that restrict blue light if you spend many hours watching a computer screen.

For more about the benefits of antireflective coating on glasses, visit Super Optical Express at our Gainesville, Florida, office. Call (352) 702-9700 to schedule an appointment today.