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As technology advances, vision care improves as well. One of the more impressive achievements is the use of an anti-reflective coating, which can be used on any prescription lenses. Whether yours are glass, polycarbonate, or a high-index plastic, this coating improves your sight by diminishing glare and therefore sharpening your vision. 

Increase Visual Sharpness

vision careA regular lens will typically reflect nearly 10% of all light while a high index plastic lens can reflect up to 50%. On a clear, sunny day, you may not notice the loss of light. When the sun is not out, however, you may notice glares from other light sources, making sight more challenging. Anti-reflective lenses allow for up to 99.5% of all light to reach your eyes, making for clearer, brighter, more effective vision care. They can also protect eyes from glares when the sun is behind you; an anti-reflective coating on the inside of your sunglasses or prescription lenses will prevent UV rays from reflecting into your eyes. 

Prevent Eyestrain

Anti-reflective glasses can protect you from eyestrain caused by glares. By allowing the light to pass through the lens instead of reflecting it, you won’t have to squint or strain to see through your glasses. Likewise, you can also reduce eyestrain caused by electronic screens. Hours spent on laptops or mobile phones can lead to fatigue and even worsened vision. Some anti-reflective coating options filter blue light, the damaging rays produced by computer screens, through the use of a yellow tinted lens.  

Improve Appearance

Anti-reflective coatings can reduce frequent smudges and glares, which improves your overall appearance. Some options are both water and oil resistant, making it difficult for dirt to stick to the lens. Likewise, with the lack of reflection, the lenses become nearly invisible. This makes your eyes pop and allows for better eye contact with friends and peers. 

 

If you're interested in adding anti-reflective lens coating to your eyeglasses, contact South Tulsa Optical. Located in Tulsa, OK, they offer a variety of vision care services including annual exams and treating eye diseases. With a wide selection of contact lenses, prescription sunglasses, and frames, their opticians will help you find the perfect look. For more information, visit their website or call (918) 494-0351 to schedule an appointment with the vision care professionals.

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