Lens coatings extend the useful life of your eyeglasses, improve their performance, and adapt to your conditions and needs. If you’re on the market for a new pair of glasses, have a look at some of the most effective and popular coatings available to decide what to ask for at the store.

What Are a Few Lens Treatments You Can Have on Eyeglasses?

1. Scratch-Resistant

Blemishes can interfere with your vision, which is why most people choose to add scratch-resistant coatings to eyeglass lenses. Some brands even have built-in scratch resistance.

These treatments are applied to the front and back of the lenses, hardening them to reduce the likelihood of damage when someone drops their pair. These are particularly helpful for active, young children.

2. Photochromic

Also called transition lenses, these darken in reaction to sunlight and turn clear when you’re indoors.

These are favorites of people who have strong prescriptions, as they eliminate the need for prescription sunglasses. They’re also helpful when driving.

3. Anti-Reflective

These coatings help keep your sight clear by eliminating reflections outdoors.

They also reduce glare and halos around lit objects, such as car tail lights when you drive. They enhance your enjoyment of your surroundings and improve safety.

4. Anti-Fog

Eyeglasses can fog up in the winter as you move from heated to cold settings. This often requires the wearer to remove their pair and wipe them, which is inconvenient.

Anti-fog coatings block condensation from forming on both sides of the lens, keeping your vision clear.

5. UV Filters

UV radiation contributes to deteriorating eye health, including cataracts and macular degeneration, so blocking them protects your vision in the long run.

UV-resistant coatings are invisible dyes that block these harmful rays, protecting your eyes and allowing you to enjoy sunlight safely.

 

If you’re interested in buying a new pair of eyeglasses with protective coatings, contact Cohen’s Fashion Optical in New York City. With a wide selection of frames, lenses, coatings, and brands, this eye care center provides the Upper West Side with the best in fashionable, comfortable eyewear. Their specialty lens technologies are carefully selected to cater to a wide range of needs. Learn more about available treatments online or call (212) 769-1410 to ask what they have in stock.