Anti-Reflective Coating: Is It Worth It?
Anti-reflective (AR) coating reduces the reflections on your lenses. It is one of the most useful additions for everyday comfort.
What it improves
Less glare from headlights at night, fewer reflections from screens and overhead lights, and clearer lenses in photos and video calls: people see your eyes, not a reflection.
Basic or premium
Essential AR (+$11) removes most reflections. Premium Clarity AR (+$24) reduces them further and is better for night driving.
Who benefits most
People who drive at night, work on computers, or have thicker lenses from a strong prescription.
Frequently asked questions
Does AR coating scratch easily?
Good AR coatings are durable. Clean with water and a microfiber cloth, never with paper or a shirt.
Can AR be added later?
Not to existing lenses. It is applied when the lenses are made.
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This guide is for information only and does not replace an eye exam. If you have eye pain, sudden vision loss or flashes of light, see a doctor right away.