Lens Coatings Help & Frequently Asked Questions

UV protection

100% UVA/UVB protection helps block UV light from sun rays. UV coating is included with all lens materials except for plastic, where it may be added for an extra cost. Many anti-glare coatings are bundled with UV protection so be sure to check out all of the options available.

Scratch protection

The scratch guard is a hard resin scratch resistance hardcoat that helps prevent minor knicks and scratches. However, does not make the lenses scratch proof. To receive a scratch warranty with your lenses, consider adding anti-glare coating which includes a one-time scratch redo within a minimum of a year. Scratch guard is included with all lens materials except for plastic, where it may be added for an extra cost. Many anti-glare coatings are bundled with scratch protection so be sure to check out all of the options available.

Blue-light protection

Blue-light protection coating filters out blue light emitted from computer screens, smartphones, tablets, and television screens while letting the beneficial light pass through. Long-term exposure to blue light can cause eye strain and fatigue, which harms the eyes.

Blue-light protection is packaged with many lenses but is also available in additional coatings, with each level offering about 20% protection. Combine multiple levels of blue-light protection to receive the maximum protection against blue-light exposure.

Blue-light lenses:

Lenses that are bundled or packaged with blue light protection included. Some of these lenses may be seen below.

See all blue-light filter lenses

Blue-light coatings:

Certain premium lenses are available with an extra blue-light coating, which has different proprietary names to the lens brand but aims to solve the same blue-light issue. The availability and cost of this option may vary by material and series. See all the lenses that have blue-light protection as an extra option below:

	Essilor Essential Blue Series Available for select Essilor lenses
	ZEISS BlueGuard Available for select ZEISS lenses
	Hoya Clear Blue Filter Available for select Hoya lenses

Anti-glare coatings with blue-light protection:

Alternatively, blue-light protection is also available on select anti-glare coatings, which may vary based on the lens brand but aim to solve the same blue-light protective issue.

	Crizal Prevencia Available for most lenses
	Duravision BlueProtect Available for select ZEISS lenses
	Hoya Recharge Available for select Hoya lenses

Anti-glare coating

Anti-glare (anti-reflective) coating is packaged with many lenses or available as an additional option for all others. This coating reduces annoying lens glare, offering various benefits for the wearer.

Without Anti-Glare Coating

With Anti-Glare Coating

Benefits of Anti-Glare coating:

Less eye strain & fatigue
Improves cosmetic appearance
Reduces annoying lens glare
Reduce headlight glare
Reduces lens distortion (for aspheric & progressive lenses)
1 year scratch warranty

Premium coatings also include:

Easy cleaning properties
Anti-water and anti-dust (hydrophobic)
Anti-oil and smudging (oleophobic)
Enhanced scratch durability
UV protection
Blue-light protection
2 year extended scratch warranty

Hydrophobic & Oleophobic coatings:

Hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings enhance the performance and durability of anti-glare coatings by repelling water (hydrophobic) and resisting oil and fingerprints (oleophobic).

Oleophobic repels oils from the skin, such as fingerprints and smudges, making lens cleaning easier.

Hydrophobic coating repels water from the lens surface. It is especially beneficial in rainy or humid conditions, as water droplets are less likely to cling to the lens surface.

Premium Anti-Glare coating brands:

Options and pricing may vary based on the lenses selected.

Crizal® - Available for most lenses
DuraVision® - Available only for Zeiss® Lenses
Hoya® - Available only for Hoya® lenses

Anti-Glare hue colors:

Anti-glare coating leaves a slight hue on the lens that looks like a film or residue. The hue is intended by design and is used to help reduce the white glare on the lens. Some coatings, like select Duravision anti-glare coatings, leave a blue hue that may be preferred for cosmetic reasons.

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