No CommentsA recent report detailed how the general public have stopped opting for the anti-glare coating on their lenses. This is probably because of the cost and because many customers think the coating is for cosmetic purposes only. The coating does have some cosmetic advantages, it removes all reflections from the lens surface, but this means more light passes through the lens and hence more detail and information. It is well documented that the coating helps rest your eyes when working under false illumination as the reflections from the lens surface cause distractions and optical fatigue.
It is also worth while remembering that single vision 1.50 index lenses with anti-glare/scratch at ciliaryblue cost only £25, this is what many high street Opticians will charge extra for the coating alone.
As you can see from the picture below, the centre part of the lens has the anti-glare coating, the effect is quite dramatic when you see the uncoated next to the coated.
This is why MAR coatings are so good!