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As in any other field, the technology of eyeglasses is rapidly advancing today around the world. Since they were first invented, the technology and the types of eyeglasses have changed rapidly according to the requirement of the people. Originally the eyeglasses had glass lenses, but now they have been increasingly replaced with the plastic lenses. In addition to that, you can get various add-on coatings on the eyeglasses, when you would like to buy new pair of eyeglasses. It makes for the confusion in the mind of the consumer.

There are three main types of protective coatings which are available in the market and can be added to any new pair of sunglasses or eyeglasses. Depending upon the distributor, the name of the protecting coatings may differ but essentially they have the quality of anti-scratching protection, UV protection coating and anti-reflective coating. But the question remains, about the meaning of these protective coatings and their importance for the consumers.


The anti-scratch coating which is added to the both sides of the prescribed glasses prevents the scratching on the lenses due to the accidental dropping of the glasses or the scratches which can be caused due to handling of the glasses by the children. Although, no company can manufacture the 100% shatter-proof anti-Scratch Coating, this protective coating saves a fair number of prescribed lenses. This protective coating is recommended for everybody but especially for the patients who have very active children are very clumsy or very active in their lifestyle.


One of the most important add-ons for your eyeglasses, sunglasses or lenses is the UV protective coating. As you apply sunscreen on the beach for the protection from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun, you must use the UV protective coating on any type of the eyeglasses for the protection of your eyes. You can face many vision problems like cataracts due to the overexposure to the UV rays of the Sun. It doesn’t matter that where you wear the eyeglasses inside or outside, the UV rays can reach your eyes so you should take care and add UV protective coating to your eyeglasses.


One of the most important additions to your eyeglasses is the anti-reflective coating which is also known as the anti-glare protective coating. This coating helps to you to reduce the volume of reflection which can block the vision of your eyes. This coating helps you to focus while you are driving, working on the computer, watching television and reading on the kindle etc. The protective coating contains the extremely thin addition which is multi-layered which eliminates all the reflections and the glare going out and coming in from the eyeglasses. By reducing the reflections and the glare, the anti-reflective coating protects your eyes and vision from continued stress.

As we have seen above, these types of the protective coatings are important for the protection of your eyes and vision health in different but important ways. The cost of adding these protective coatings may be a little expensive but it is worth saving your eyes and vision.