Due to the fact that there are so many options out there, getting the right coating for your eyeglasses can be really tasking.Apart from making eyeglasses suitable for various uses and environment, the right coating helps to improve the wearer’s vision and boost productivity.

It also offers long lasting solutions to eye problems caused by UV light and excessive glare. It is important to choose a pair of eyeglasses that matches your lifestyle and can meet your vision-correcting needs. As time goes on, you may decide to change your lenses or get new glasses.  Check out some of the available coating for both prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses.

•    Anti-reflective coating

A pair of eyeglasses with anti-reflective coating is the best option for minimizing eyestrain which is caused by reflections, halos or glare. It works by getting rid of reflection in lenses, especially at night or during the process of working in a room with fluorescent lighting. In addition, anti-reflective coating ensures that the wearer has a clearer vision. One outstanding feature of eyeglasses with this type of coating is that it makes the lenses almost invisible. As a result, the wearer find it easier to make eye contact with others and glare spots are absent when taking pictures.

•    Anti-scratch coating

Most of the polycarbonate and high-index plastic lenses are prone to scratches. On the other hand, glass lenses are often scratch resistant and hard in nature, so they don’t require this type of coating. Scratches can damage lenses and interfere with the wearer’s vision. Cleaning the lenses with materials such as wool or dropping the eyeglasses carelessly often lead to scratching of the lenses.Opting for lenses with an anti-scratch coating is a sure way to reduce the effects of everyday wear and tear of eyeglasses for a specific period of time.

•    UV protective coating

Experts have been warning people for several years about the adverse effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Truth be told, prolonged exposure of the eyes to UV rays can lead to eye problems like cataracts and macular degeneration. Using eyeglasses that are coated with UV protection is essential for people that spend a significant amount of time outdoors. They act as a sunscreen by blocking UVA and UVB rays and also protect the skin around the eyes. Almost all high index plastic and polycarbonate lenses come with a high percentage of UV protection, but glass lenses require UV coating.

•    Digital screen protection coating

Billions of people all over the world now spend many hours glued to their laptops or mobile devices screens.Some of the consequences of spending long hours in front of mobile devices and laptop screens include blurred vision, dry eyes, fatigue and retina damage. Young children are not left out and this is making them to be at a higher risk of long term eye problems. Lenses that are coated with digital screen protection help to handle eye strain by ensuring that the harmful blue light from screens are filtered out.

•    Hydrophobic coating

During the rainy season or when inside water, droplets of water can distort a wearer’s vision. Selecting a pair of eyeglasses with hydrophobic coating comes in handy to manage this issue easily. It keeps dirt, fingerprints, grease and water droplets off the lens surface rapidly. More so, it rarely fogs up. This eliminates the need for constantly cleaning the lenses.

The good thing is that some of the prescriptive eyeglasses may have more than one of these coating, but it’s best to confirm before making a purchase so as to choose the one that is the best fit.