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Most of us wear prescription eyeglasses to maintain our vision. What if we could enhance it with coated lenses?
Coating for lenses are not new, but the technology that goes into creating them is constantly being updated. Today, there are a wide variety of lenses coatings and tints available, and most of them can be acquired at an affordable cost through sites like Eyeglasses123.
Before you decide to go for a coating or tint, speak to the customer service representative if you are ordering it online, or to the shop manager if you are purchasing it from a store. They will be able to point you in the right direction. Your purchase should reflect your immediate needs and lifestyle for example, children would do well to have scratch resistant lenses while those who enjoy being outdoors can benefit from transitional lenses.
Here are some of the lenses treatments you can consider:
Ultra Violet Radiation Coating: They are filters applied to the lenses to block out harmful Ultra Violet Radiation (UVR) from the sun. UVR rays are known to cause cancer, cataracts and corneal damage. The coating is clear leaving no tints or residue behind.
Scratch Resistant Coating: As the name suggests, this kind of coating prevents the lenses from getting scratched easily. No lens is completely scratch proof, but an SRC will help avoid surface scratches. This coating is ideal for children's glasses.
Anti-Reflective Coating: Perfect for those who work outdoors, anti-reflective coating on lenses can reduce glare and reflection while letting more light pass through them. These are also great for night driving as they can reduce the glare from oncoming traffic headlights and street lamps.
Transitional Lenses: Also known as photochromic lenses, transitional lenses espond to ultraviolet radiation, not to visible light. What this essentially means is that the coated lenses darken as you step outdoors, but will not change colors if you are indoors or driving in a car in which the windshield blocks out UV radiation. They let in a significant amount of light but keep out the glare.
Polarized Lenses: Polarized lenses allow light to filter through. Which means vision is kept comfortable and there's no more squinting when out in the sun. These lenses are most suitable for those who enjoy spending time outdoors.
Anti Fog Coating: There is nothing worse than stepping in from the cold and having your lenses fog up. Anti-fog coating can be applied to most lenses to prevent this from happening.
In addition to coatings, tints are wonderful acting as both a fashion statement and helping block out glare and bright sunlight. They come in a variety of shades and colors, each which serve a different purpose. The following are some popular tints:
Amber and orange: They provide a brighter view and are perfect for foggy, grey days. They are also good for driving as the wearer can see shapes more clearly.
Gray or Green: These cause the least amount of color distortion and can be used in any weather, though they may work better on clear and bright days. The colors reduce glare and lessen eyestrain.
Light blue: Light blue tints are good for night-time or winter as it allows at least 70% visible light to be transmitted through the lens.
Rose: This color creates a big fashion impact and is one of the best colors for driving as it blocks out the blues and other hazier colors from one's vision, reducing eyestrain. It also works well under fluorescent lighting.
Yellow: Yellow lenses improve contrast, increases depth perception and reduce glare, making them a good choice in sports and outdoor activities.
