Lens Coatings

For Eyeglasses and Sunglasses

When you get a new pair of lenses you'll be able to select from a wide variety of lens coatings that can be applied at the time of manufacture, which will provide some very helpful qualities for care and comfort.

In general, coatings are selected for properties that include scratch resistance, ease of cleaning, anti-reflective (anti-glare), and UV protection. We recommend the following coatings, which often combine these properties.

Optifog by Essilor - NEW!

Optifog is the first high-performance anti-fogging lenses. Optifog lenses prevent eyeglasses from fogging up, thanks to a hydrophilic coating, while simultaneously offering all the optical and anti-smudge performance of Essilor lenses. The number of eyeglass wearers affected by fog problems is currently estimated at 1.2 billion worldwide, on all continents, irrespective of climate conditions. Whether you would like fog-free lenses for cooking, bathing your children, sports, or in cases where you might wear a mask, such as health care, please come in and ask about Optifog today!

For more information about Optifog please see these brochures from Essilor:

• Stop the fog with Optifog
• Introducing Optifog

Crizal Sapphire - NEW!

Crizal Sapphire lenses with Scotchgard™ protector are the clearest no-glare lenses ever created. They have 50% less reflection than the best No-Glare lens on the market today for enhanced visual comfort and greater aesthetic appeal. Crizal Sapphire lenses have the best scratch resistance, for a lens which is more durable and eliminates visual distractions. Cleanability is superb so fingerprints, water and smudges easily wipe away, and the best dust repellence so your lenses stay cleaner longer. Crizal Saphhire has superior no-glare performance - the key innovation of this product is enabled by the Enhanced Light Transmission™ (ELT) System – a technology which maximizes light transmission through the lens by even further reducing glare and visible reflections. As a result, Crizal Sapphire lenses with Scotchgard Protector have 50% less reflection than the previous industry leader - Crizal Avancé™ with Scotchgard Protector.

Crizal Forte

Essilor considers the Crizal Forte to be their best ever. They offer the best scratch resistance, dust resistance and visual clarity. Dust won't stick during cleaning, and rain and grease slide off easily. With no glare, smudges, dust, dirt, oil, water or grease you will see as clearly as you did the first day you bought your new lenses. Thanks to the transparency, other people can see through the lenses rather than unsightly reflections on the lens surface.

Crizal Alizé

Crizal Alizé is a premium anti-reflective coating that stays cleaner and clearer for longer than standard coatings.The thinnest lens currently available on the market, ultra high index, ultra flat, ultra light. Unequalled aesthetics and comfort for every correction even the strongest, and virtually care-free. Thanks to the latest technology, scratches and smudges are eliminated and reflections are dramatically reduced, particularly when driving at night or working on a computer. This improved clarity reduces visual discomfort and provides you with better quality of vision.

Crizal Sun

While traditional sun lenses reflect some UV rays from the back surface of your sun lenses, Crizal Sun is specifically designed to eliminate both the UV and visible light reflected into your eyes. Crizal Sun reflects 4 times less UV light from he back surface than standard sun lenses. Because visible light is eliminated the lenses protect your eyes from the discomfort of glare. Crizal Sun lenses also offer the latest technology, which helps them stay cleaner for longer and are much easier to wipe clean.

Polarized lenses

Polarized lenses are made from a special polarizing film that is applied in the factory on the front surface of the lens. This film allows light rays to be filtered, consequently improving the vision in strong light conditions. Polarized lenses will protect you from UV rays, glare and intense light. In combination with a reflection-free coating, polarized lenses are ideal for fishing and driving.

Tints

A tint reduces the light intensity that gets to the eye for better visual comfort. This type of treatment is used for sunglasses. This treatment can be functional or aesthetic. Tints are available in many colors to be used indoors and outdoors.