It helps you see more clearly, without distortions, makes your glasses more attractive and allows you to see clearly and without reflections.
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Lenses without anti-reflective coating have a big disadvantage: They reflect a lot of light, which can distract the wearer. These reflections are particularly annoying on wet roads or when driving at night, but also when the person you’re talking to can see themselves in your glasses.
Anti-reflective lenses can be recognized by the residual reflection. Regardless of the material used for the lenses, they have a characteristic color when you hold the glasses at a slight angle against a white background. This is highly practical for the wearer: the optician can identify the anti-reflective coating and even offer the same high quality if a switch to another material is desired.
The residual reflection is usually green. The modern Duravion® Premium lens Coating from ZEISS has an attractive, bluish residual reflection. The barely perceptible bluish residual reflection increases the amount of light the lens transmits to your eyes. And not only that – the blue is less visible to the eye. This means lenses with this residual reflection have the advantage of making your eyes look clearer to other people and have fewer reflections. Your eyes look more natural, almost as if you’re not wearing glasses at all.
So why not talk to your eye doctor about the anti-reflective coating options today! Ask for their tips about what you need to look for to ensure your coating lasts as long as it ought to.
For plastic lenses you definitely need a hard lacquer coating. While plastic lenses are easy to wear, the material used is softer and more prone to scratches than glass lenses (a.k.a. mineral lenses) – at least if untreated.
Special coatings with a hard lacquer matched to the material not only enhance the scratch resistance of the lenses, they also ensure constant visual quality and extend durability. Thanks to the DuraVision® Platinum coating, ZEISS offers a solution that is three times harder than the previous generation of hard (AR) coated plastic ZEISS lenses and 35% harder than AR coated mineral (glass) ZEISS lenses. This is made possible by the way ions seal the lens when the coating is applied.
Unfortunately, no coating will mean never having to clean lenses again. However, lenses can be coated in such a way that impurities are less likely to adhere to the lens. CleanCoat makes the lens surface smooth, making it more difficult for dirt and dust to adhere. This simplifies lens care tremendously. The smoother the lens surface, the better.
Just like a lotus leaf, water beads right off thanks to the wetting properties of the coating. A great bonus, particularly for anti-reflective lenses, because you’re more likely to notice dirt through improved reflection reduction than on lenses without such a coating.
Another coating level with antistatic function can also help keep your glasses cleaner: fluff – from clothes, for example – adheres to these lenses much less.
Our vision has changed enormously now that we use digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, and modern illumination through LEDs and displays. We are subjected to more blue light than ever – all day long, in fact. High-energy blue light is also believed to have a negative impact on vision over the long term.
One thing’s for sure: Light has a considerable effect on managing our internal body clock, and thus our sleep patterns. Strong light in the early evening tells your body to stay awake for longer. When you look at the screen on your computer or another digital device, you subject your eyes to large quantities of blue light, causing such things as reduced contrast sensitivity. Focusing on a screen can also be strenuous for you and your eyes, and contribute to digital eye strain.
Lenses can help protect your eyes against blue light thanks to a special filter, making it easier to work at a computer or use digital devices. Thanks to DuraVision® BlueProtect from ZEISS, you receive a premium lens coating together with a blue light filter, which is great for all wearers who are often indoors and find that the light emitted by LED light bulbs, TVs or computer monitors makes them tired or uncomfortable. It is therefore advisable to opt for this lens coating, even for glasses you need for work or when watching TV.
We’ve all been there: Unpleasant glare from oncoming traffic or street lights impairing our vision. This is tiring for drivers and can even become dangerous.
A premium lens coating can help, one that’s integrated into the ZEISS DriveSafe lenses. This reduces the subjective sensation of glare1 – e.g. from oncoming vehicles with LED or Xenon headlights – and effectively protects your lenses from both scratches and the adhesion of dirt particles.
How can you recognize the ZEISS DriveSafe coating?
The ZEISS DriveSafe coating is evident from a slightly violet residual reflection on the lens, which is barely visible and therefore not distracting.
When most people shop for glasses, they focus on frames and prescriptions—but the real magic lies in what you can’t see: the lens coatings.
These invisible enhancements can make or break your visual experience. At An Optical Galleria, we believe protecting your investment means understanding every layer of it. Let’s break down the most important lens coatings—and why they matter for your eyes, your comfort, and your long-term vision health.
Also called non-glare, this is the most essential lens coating we recommend.
What it does:
Reduces reflections from overhead lights, screens, headlights, and sunlight
Improves visual comfort, especially at night or while using digital devices
Enhances the cosmetic appearance—your eyes remain visible instead of hidden by glare
Why it matters:
Whether you’re in meetings, driving at night, or working on a screen, AR coating ensures your lenses work with the light—not against it.
All lenses—especially high-index and polycarbonate—benefit from this clear hard coating.
What it does:
Shields your lenses from daily wear and tear
Extends lens life and keeps vision crisp
Essential for active lifestyles or kids
Why it matters:
Even the most careful wearer encounters accidents. A scratch-free lens means uninterrupted clarity and longer-lasting quality.
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Your lenses should always protect your eyes—not just help you see clearly.
What it does:
Blocks 100% of UVA and UVB rays
Prevents long-term damage to the retina, lens, and cornea
Reduces the risk of cataracts, macular degeneration, and photokeratitis
Why it matters:
Sun damage doesn’t just happen on the beach—it happens every day, even on cloudy days. That’s why An Optical Galleria includes UV protection in every single lens—at no additional charge.
We don’t believe in sneaky upcharges for something that should be standard. Our patients get full protection, always—because your eyes deserve nothing less.
For those who live in front of screens, this is a game-changer.
What it does:
Filters out high-energy visible (HEV) blue light
Reduces digital eye strain, headaches, and sleep disruption
Often paired with AR coating for maximum comfort
Why it matters:
If your day involves phones, laptops, tablets, or LED lighting, your eyes are constantly absorbing artificial blue light. This coating makes modern life more comfortable.
These coatings repel water, oils, dust, and smudges.
What they do:
Keep lenses cleaner longer
Make them easier to wipe
Reduce fingerprint smears and fogging
Why it matters:
These coatings offer low maintenance and high clarity—especially helpful in humid or fast-paced environments.
Popular on sport or fashion lenses, this coating reflects extra light away from the eye.
What it does:
Reduces light transmission for extreme brightness
Adds stylish, colorful reflections
Great for water sports, high-glare environments, and snow
Why it matters:
Looks sharp, works hard. Combine it with polarization for ultimate outdoor protection.
At An Optical Galleria, we don’t sell cookie-cutter lenses. We craft visual solutions.
Every coating we recommend is backed by decades of experience and tested in real-life environments. Because you’re not just buying glasses—you’re investing in the way you see the world.
Let us show you the difference that true optical craftsmanship—and full transparency—can make. Visit one of our three locations and experience vision, elevated.
Written by Chris Pino, Optician
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