After choosing the perfect frames for your prescription eyeglasses at Lake Nona Eye Care, it is time to think about the eyeglass lens coatings. Do you need them? Which one is right for you? Lens coatings not only add to the appearance, they can also enhance the performance of the lens. There are many coatings and treatments to consider for your eyewear.
Scratch Resistant Coating
Children and adults alike can benefit from scratch resistant glasses. Dropping your glasses on a hard surface or even cleaning them with a dirty cloth can cause a scratch on the lens. A clear scratch resistant coating creates a hard surface on both sides of the lens for greater durability. Materials such as Trivex, polycarbonate and high index lenses have a scratch resistant coating built in lens.
Anti-Reflective Coating
This coating eliminates the glare, reflections and reduces halos around lights. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends anti-reflective coating for the many benefits,”decreases reflections of bright lights off of the glasses. Anti-reflective coatings also very slightly increase the light transmission of eyeglass lenses, but the increase is so small almost no one notices it. If you are someone who makes public appearances wherein spotlights or other bright lights shine on your face, anti-reflective coatings will make you more photogenic.”
UV Coating
Exposure to the sun’s harsh UV rays in Central Florida are associated with macular degeneration, cataracts and other eye related issues. A specialized UV coating can help protect b against the damage from both UVB and UVA radiation.
Photochromic Treatment
This treatment is especially helpful for those who are sensitive to light. They automatically darken in the sunlight and when indoors return to clear.
Tinted Lenses
Tinted lenses come in many shades and colors, for increasing contrast a yellow tint can help. Tinted lenses can also reduce eye strain associated with Computer Vision Syndrome.
Anti-Fog Coating
If you’ve ever had your prescription glasses fog up on you when you are trying to drive, you know just how frustrating fogged glasses can be. This coating eliminates the moisture condensation on the lens to reduce fogging.
With so many different frames, coatings, and treatments for prescription glasses it can be confusing. The experts at Lake Nona Eye Care will gladly help you through the process.