| So why is hydrophobic anti-reflective coating | | | | view when someone was looking at you. |
| different? | | | | However, with AR coating these reflections are |
| Simply, it is applied to the front and rear surface | | | | eliminated and glass lenses look thinner or even |
| of the lens to eliminate residual reflections on the | | | | non-existent, lending your eyes more visibility - so |
| lens surface that can prevent clarity of vision. | | | | you can make better eye contact with others. |
| The coatings on microscopes and camera lenses | | | | Anti-reflective coating is also valuable when applied |
| are very similar to the AR coatings on glasses, | | | | to the back surface of lenses in sunglasses, as it |
| consisting of layers of metal oxides applied to | | | | eliminates reflections of sunlight into your eyes |
| both the front and rear of the lens surfaces. The | | | | from the lenses when the sun is behind you. |
| result is a reduction in glare, irritating reflections | | | | The hydrophobic coating also provides enhanced |
| and halos around lights. AR coated lenses | | | | scratch resistance - lengthening the life of your |
| improves night driving vision - a great safety | | | | lenses. Additionally, it gives UV400 protection, |
| benefit, and increases comfort during prolonged | | | | stops dirt, dust and greasy smudges from sticking |
| computer use. | | | | to your lens surface - so no more marks you |
| Hydrophobic coating combines all the benefits of | | | | can't get off - and prevents water spots from |
| normal anti-reflective coating, such as enhanced | | | | rain, snow and fog from forming and, therefore, |
| visual acuity and cosmetic appearance - because | | | | making the lenses easier to clean. |
| the anti-reflective coating reduces internal and | | | | Tip: Do not attempt to clean AR coated lenses |
| external reflections on the lenses, this creates a | | | | without wetting them first. Using a dry cloth on a |
| more pleasant cosmetic appearance. | | | | dry lens can cause fine scratches which will be |
| Before the days of AR coating, the internal | | | | more visible on AR coated lenses than on |
| reflections appeared as rings which made lenses | | | | uncoated lenses. Lens cleaners with harsh |
| appear thicker, and the external reflections | | | | chemicals can also damage the anti-reflective |
| masked your eyes from a clear and complete | | | | coating. |