Anti-reflective coating, also known as anti-glare or AR coating, is a layer added to eyeglasses to make them more efficient. The coating can help improve vision while also reducing eyestrain and enhancing appearance. 

The coating eliminates reflections from the surface of the eyeglass lenses. Eliminating the reflections allows the passage of more light through the lenses, helping optimize visual acuity. There are several benefits to having an anti-reflective coating on your eyeglasses. 

Enhancing Visual Clarity

AR coating helps you to see much better through your glasses. The coating allows more light to go through the glass lens, enhancing visual clarity. The coating eliminates glare, allowing clear vision, especially when working, driving, and in the classroom. The coating is especially effective when used with high-index lenses. These lenses reflect light better than regular plastic lenses. 

Enhancing Appearance

Eliminating the harsh reflections from your glass lenses will allow people to see you well. The AR coating removes the glare that can cause people not to see your eyes. The glasses look virtually invisible, so your eyes and facial expressions appear more clearly. 

Whether you are taking photos or talking to people, the coating on your glasses will make you feel more confident. The anti-reflective eyeglasses also look more attractive, which enhances the look.

Protecting the Eyeglasses

AR coating helps protect glasses from scratches that can damage the lens. Having the coating will help extend the life of your glass lenses. The lenses are also easier to clean when they have a coating. 

There is a special sealing treatment that helps to repel water, preventing the formation of drops on the glass surface. When you get an anti-reflective coating, you will end up saving money as you do not have to replace your lenses frequently. 

Enjoying Improved Comfort

Having an anti-reflective coating on your glasses will help enhance comfort. The benefit of less glare and sharper vision means you will enjoy more comfort when using your computer. You can reduce exposure to blue light. 

Driving, especially at night, is also more comfortable with coated glasses. The glasses can be used comfortably in all light conditions. When the coating is applied to photochromatic lenses, it can help enhance comfort and clarity. 

Protection From UV Rays

AR coating can help protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. UV protection is often added to the back of the lenses to protect the eyes from the damaging effects of the sun. The coating helps protect against the rays reflected off surfaces such as windows and sidewalks. 

One can also apply the AR coating on sunglasses. It is applied on the back surface to eliminate the sunlight glare that is reflected when the sun is behind.

You can get an AR coating that can help repel both oil and water. This will keep dirt from sticking to your glasses. Your glasses will be much cleaner, helping enhance your vision. Anti-reflective coating can be applied to all types of eyewear lenses. There are different types of coatings available, and you can choose the AR coating that will work best for you. 

For more on the benefits of anti-reflective coating on glass, visit Optical Masters at our office in Monaco or Federal, Colorado. You can call (720) 807-7300 or (720) 807-7600 today to schedule an appointment.