Eyeglasses have a purple reflection? Here's why (don't get these coatings!)

***Just so you know, I got new lenses with the better 9-layer coating and my lenses only have a slight green reflection now. The purple is gone. :)
Be careful when you get new glasses. Don't let them give you that annoying purple reflection, unless you're really ok with it. You CAN get an AR coating that doesn't have the purple reflection.

[@abbiwensyel2563]

Oh my gosh FINALLY someone who’s saying what I’ve been so infuriated about!!!!!

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

It’s not just me. 😊 (but then I have other people telling me I’m whining about something meaningless 🤷🏼. That’s the internet for ya)

[@dronaut]

That reflection it’s actually super cool 😂

[@JCVerseTv]

Today I am on my second day of experiencing the anti-glare add on that i put on my glasses. So far I am actually enjoying it. It makes the world around me feel more warm. Colors are great, my monitor is a whole new experience.. feels nice. I definitely get color correctness, especially if your job revolves around that. I am only on my second day, but I feel like my brain is adjusting to it.

[@juliegatesman9501]

Agree!!!! I work on a computer 8 hrs a day- so great! My eyes don't get strained as much as they used to. And no tension headaches. Loving them!

[@AndersonNascimentoRibeiro]

Agree . I using this kind of glasses for 5 years.. it's an formidable experience of comfort

[@louisestaats234]

But seriously it's a nice shade of purple.

[@Ninja_Cat777]

I really like that purple reflection. It's a pretty cool 😎 color 😊!!!

[@luigidelrosario3163]

i have the blue light filter on mine too but mines the clear one, so colours look the same and just white reflections, but my opinion the purple reflection looks sick

[@hawkeye5029]

If your glasses are bkue light blocking but the reflections are white then the blue light blocking isnt working.

[@thebatmanwholaughs219]

@@hawkeye5029 Not necessarily. A blue light filter isn't always a coating. You can get clear blue light glasses without a blue/purple reflection.

[@priceless55]

Your concerns is just the color. Why Im watching

[@scratchgolfermd]

This video should have been 30 seconds.

[@gieb6428]

I wish he would have included, how to buy a used car

[@eli77721]

Lmao

[@arthurr.borquez7275]

No this is a great help . Because I do lighting at work so . I wouldn’t want that color correction . And you just saved me 40.09 bucks .

[@AmritGrewal31]

40.09 specifically?

[@becka57986]

This year I started wearing glasses and I never paid attention to glasses prior to needing them. Once I had mine, I was happy with them, they are nice and clear, but then I went to a restaurant and I saw a lady with glasses and she caught my eye because her lenses looked purple. They looked so nice and pretty and I told myself I had to have those!!! That’s how I ended up here 🙄 I like the color. So now I’m indecisive 🤔🤔🤔

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Some people actually like the purple reflection. There's nothing 'wrong' with it really...it's just a personal preference.

[@c02mosh]

I had my lenses re-glazed with the blue protect coating that creates this blue/purple reflection and I wouldn’t go back to normal lenses/coatings again! It does make most white things look slightly off-white but I was told about that before I ordered them. Most of it comes down to making an informed decision as the lenses are more expensive.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Miss Sherzad I have always had the type of coating that is better for using computers and the anti-reflective coating but the last few times I ordered my glasses, suddenly this purple reflection was there that was not there in the past. I believe what they used is the seven layer anti-reflective coating but this time I requested the more expensive nine layer coating and that solved the problem. It only has a slight green reflection now. I mentioned this several times in my other comments on this video.

[@susiwilson4485]

Same here lol going tomorrow but felt like you about the pretty purple 💜

[@redresistor1330]

I have no idea what he was rambling about wifi and bluetooth. Was he doing a Joe Biden impersonation? 🤣 I think glasses with purple tint look cool

[@rachelmew92]

To be fair, this video is a bit dramatic. However, I would put blame on both parties, you and the dispenser. The dispenser should have shown you a lens demo of this type of coating and explained everything to you, particularly how they filter blue light and alter colour (I would never dispense these to anyone who works with colour), but you also should have told them what your expectations were for your finished glasses and questioned what lenses they were dispensing you with, AND what YOU were paying for.

[@MaureenKo1]

My goodness, you’re long winded.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

fattymoko I like to be thorough. 😉

[@zombiesbride]

@@ThePhotographyHobbyist lol

[@brunoulmkalns7187]

Haha it's a window more like a door. A door with windows. FFS

[@mvallejo1111]

Not sure if anyone told you but it looks like you have a blue blocker anti glare coating. These types of coatings are designed to reduce eye fatigue by reducing blue light transmission. The blue light damages the back of your eyes and is also know to disturb sleep wake patterns. There are other anti reflective coatings that are clearer and more attractive. There's about 30 plus years of research on this. Look it up. There are other types of blue blockers that have a clearer AR Coat but the lens may tinted a bit. Since you're a photographer you should think of these as a tool. I hope this clears things up for you a bit.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Mark Vallejo the eye doctor had new lenses made for me that has a more expensive AR coating and I like them much better. :-). There’s only a very, very slight yellow/greenish reflection when you’re looking at me (and of course no reflection at all when I look out through the lenses when wearing them).

[@mvallejo1111]

@@ThePhotographyHobbyist excellent! That type of coating is made with different chemicals that are actually designed should be more scratch resistant, easier to clean, and most importantly less visible to the eye.

[@rbl4ever187]

The yellow tint you see is for the filtering of Blue Light.

[@phototristan]

If you have 1.74 high index lenses, you definitely want at least anti reflect coating, otherwise they reflect way too much. I skipped any other coatings though.

[@scratchgolfermd]

The benefit of the glasses that have the purple and yellow hue is that they block all ultraviolet radiation below 450 nm. The other ones while not having the purple hue will not and so you’re actually doing more damage to your eyes because you’re letting more ultraviolet radiation into your eyes to damage to the cornea and lens.

[@manuellopez4151]

Pacific Coast so are doing more damage with or with thE AR???

[@lydiaourahmane3954]

What about the green ones

[@Ajinkya2908]

​@@lydiaourahmane3954I had semi premium glasses for many years that had green coating. Now I bought premium one it has purple coating

[@kerienders4648]

Thank you for making me feel better about complaining! Hate mine to.

[@achawacha]

I hate this on my new glasses. Especially when on a Zoom chat and I see the purple reflection. So annoying

[@zenlauren]

I appreciate this video. My old "blue light" blocking glasses didn't have this weird purple glare, though they did have a yellow tint. Just got a new pair and the coating is terrible! I get light reflections/glare all the time which is very distracting. There was an npr interview with an expert that said the coating hasn't shown to solve eye fatigue in the studies they've done.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Obviously it drives me crazy too, which is why I made the video to explain it in case anyone else had the same issue. Some comments here have been pretty hateful, saying I don't know what I'm talking about and the coating is good for your eyes, blah, blah, blah...EVEN THOUGH I explained my old lenses that had the same protective coatings didn't have this really bad purple reflection. I ended up getting a new set of lenses with a more expensive 9 layer coating and there's no more purple reflection. There's a very slight green reflection now that I'm content with. Thanks for your comment. :)

[@sabaisabai9111]

@@ThePhotographyHobbyist This is good info. The place where you got these coatings -- did they have a name for the 6-layer and 9-layer coatings? Each place seems to use marketing names for the coatings without details.

[@stew360]

From my experience in Gaming QA 12+ Hours a day sometimes in crunch times it made a world of difference without my anti BL glasses my eyes would get red and dry in few hours ! And its the same around the studio !

[@sapthagiris2277]

Dude if u wanna take a photo remove the specs and take the photo dats it simple🙄 that isn't a big deal at all

[@stew360]

When you have a work wich involve color accuracy first you need perfectly balanced and accurate display as well as certified books of color samples and no filters in glasses .. But for poeoples who dont need color accuracy bluelight filters are great especially for gaming QA jobs etc..

[@rrhodes7594]

I just got these two days ago and it is driving me nuts. I am getting a refection from the inside of my glasses and this is giving me a headache. I am so unhappy with this purchase 😭😭😭😭

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Rhonda Rhodes Most places will let you get the lenses redone at no charge if you’ve only had them a very short time. If you haven’t already asked them about it, I would give them a call or go back in person and explain what the problem is and what you don’t like.

[@rrhodes7594]

Hooked on Photography I’ll go first thing Monday morning!!

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Rhonda Rhodes Good luck!

[@rrhodes7594]

Update, I was able to get them replaced without a problem! Thank goodness 😊

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

@@rrhodes7594 Great. That's good to hear. I have a new pair waiting for me at the office now but it's closed due to the virus so it may be a few more weeks before I can get them (same type I replaced them with last year, but just a new pair to have as a spare with new frames).

[@ImWithTheScript]

That doesn’t bother me ?? I’d rather have that with being on the computer and devices regularly with work. But everyone has different preferences:) nice glasses though

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

ImWithTheScript HannaDevonne thanks. I got a new pair for these frames that has a 9 layer anti reflective coating and the purple glare is gone now :-)

[@meltruent77]

I drive semi for a living and have to say, adding AR was the best choice I’ve ever made to my lenses. Zeiss Drivesafe Trivex progressives with AR and dark grey transitions. Stunning views.

[@mgm.al3mry]

Zeiss is in a league of its own.

[@kbuzbee]

Similar. I don’t drive that much so I went with SmartLife. I don’t find the reflection “ridiculous”. I like the look and think it helps my eye health. I even added sapphire flash coat and blue Photofusion X and love them (though I do wish it would darken more while driving) Maybe there is a point here for photography but not for me.

[@readthetype]

Excluding their employees, there isn’t a human being alive who has *ever* used the phrase _“…Zeiss Drivesafe Trivex progressives with AR and…”._ Judging by the number of “upvotes,” there appears to be even more bots who “like” you.

[@lionelkinunwajr5713]

Why do you go off the point so many times. First you're trying to sell a cellphone. Next you're worried about a door. This is a frustrating video when your trying to learn something. Stop ranting about your life

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Sorry. That’s just me. ;-)

[@AlpineJoe33]

I've just finished watching a show on Netflix where someone's glasses constantly had a purple glare, and it annoyed my so much I had to know why it was happening! Thank you!

[@ismet5077]

Buy ziess lenses

[@khazms]

What I disliked the most about the AR coating is how it makes the lens grease prone. If an eyelash slightly rubs against the lens, it smudges up my lens and I'm constantly having to clean it. I have the green reflection on mine, but it doesn't bother me too much compared to the smudging. I'm never letting anyone convince me to get anti-glare ever again. The cons are MUCH more annoying to my daily life than the pros of having it.

[@rumbidzayimagwa9864]

I think it all depends on individual preferences.....I like the purple reflection.

[@emeldaber9902]

Mine also gt purple refection but not too obvious...i really like it...

[@williammullikin2076]

I think the reflection is cool, my new glasses have the pink but my old glasses had a green reflection. I think you are being silly

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Different strokes for different folks ;) I have a lot of other comments agreeing that they don’t like it. Either opinion is valid.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Just so you know, I got new lenses with the better 9 layer coating and my lenses only have a slight green reflection now. The purple is gone. :) 6:45 Funny how you can totally lose track of time. It was 23 minutes remaining, not 23 minutes elapsed ;-)

[@milathecat5454]

I have the yellowish green tint and I look fine in pictures, it just depends on the quality of how it was done, like, I look great in pictures and still have the reflection, I look great, I recommend not telling others to not get it because as long as its done properly then it shouldn't matter

[@zisira2469]

Your glasses are extremely small for your face ! Who fitted these for you? They did a poor job, the temples (arms) should never “V” out like that on your face

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

I picked out the style but as far as the size and fit, they didn’t say anything about how they fit and if they were appropriate for my head size. I do think they may be a little on the narrow side (should be a bit wider so the arms don’t have to spread out.

[@jaredmengsk6330]

@@ThePhotographyHobbyist the arms should V or bow out by the dispenser’s adjusting them. The style is fine because that’s your style my friend.

[@laschell59]

If you have hyper sensitive eyes you'd be lost without the coating. 58 years I lived with very light sensitive eyes. 3rd grade sucked for me when they put florescent lights in classrooms.

[@TheWhitePawn101]

Before you take this advice of not getting blue filtering lenses. I would do your own research and weigh the pros and cons. This person is a photographer, not an eye doctor or eye specialist.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

I’m not advising people to not get it. I’m saying pay for the better version.

[@TADDs101]

Sad part is that a lot of places don't show you what the "Premium AR Coating" looks like but rather just automatically check the box that says it, they may mention "i put down the best AR Coating" etc but you have no idea until you are excited one day to go pick up your new glasses and then you look in the mirror and see these purple reflections and are like "what in the world" .. it happened to me and i made them take the coating off and just put regular AR coating on .. was very aggravating because they never explained the "premium AR coating will have a purplish reflection to lenses if you look in mirror or to someone looking at you"

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

I was able to get them to give me lenses that had the more expensive 9 layer coating instead of the 7 layer AR coating. As I understand it, the 7 layer gives you that purple reflection but the 9 layer has a greenish reflection but it’s much less than what you see with the 7 layer purple reflection.

[@FateOfTheElephant]

"what in the world" This made me laugh cause this is exactly what happened to me, only I was too afraid to ask them to remove it. It also makes you look more tired

[@Edwinsoda]

Complaining about something beneficial lol. HEV and UV are bad for your eyes. Those glasses your complaining so much about seem to be a good quality.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

I’ve already posted several updates about this and I think I even updated the video description, I got the lenses replaced with better coatings and I still have the protections but better quality coatings that don’t have the bad purple reflection.

[@jaredmengsk6330]

Mr. Hooked on Photography needs to see colours as true as they can be.

[@puereefisch]

bluelight filter glases are NOT supposed to be a daily driver ....just for working at the computer specialy for working in the late afternoon or night...just think, would you have the bluelight filter in your phone on for the whole day? No!!! I got such glasses and i wear them when its late but i have to work still but i want to signal my body its almost time to sleep. They blocking out the blue light whats makes you tired. Your body will think its dawn when you wear them.

[@ela390]

even if you had your eyes closed, it responds to natural and blue light, so your comment does not make sense, its not just your eyes, but your body too.

[@pa-zx5ct]

I totally agree with you, I don't like that glare. I just received my new glasses and really like them except for this blue reflection. Going to send them back and order them without the blue

[@solangevargas5680]

I think the purple hue on my glasses look awesome (I have clear glasses so it looks kinda aesthetic) and colors actually look pretty normal. If anything, with-ought my glasses (that have the purple reflection) colors kinda look dull to me. Color looks better to me. And also the I can only see the purple reflection irl, when I take pictures it’s barley noticeable. Am I weird for that? Is it so bad to have them?

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

It's not wrong to like the purple reflection. :) I guess in some circumstances it can look interesting, but the thing that bothered me most was not being able to have a photo of myself without a big purple color over my eyes. I do video conferences at work very often and this is also a problem because when people see me in the video calls, again I have a big purple mark over my eyes. hehe Anyway, there's nothing wrong with liking the purple reflection. Everyone has different personal preferences :)

[@helenalovelock1030]

Me too I want the purple tinge !!!

[@helenalovelock1030]

I’m looking at purple transitions too 😂😂

[@katrinariley8906]

I'm having the same problem! I just got mine today. It's driving me nuts.

[@armaansandhu7356]

Same man I got it 2 days ago this is making me so mad, what did U do?

[@gregorygoldbarth7464]

I too am a photographer and honestly have to disagree with this opinion realizing that he is experiencing the bluish coatings. In my case I have top-of-the-line AR coatings with the bluish reflection on my eye glasses, but it does not affect my workflow in post production or white balance. I guess everyone has their personal experiences and in my case it’s a positive one. Also food for thought… most high-end camera lenses have multi band AR coatings that are either green or blue, or both coatings regardless of who the manufacture of the glass is. Just my 2 cents.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

I have no problem using my cameras of making photos. I am only talking about the purpose reflection people see when they’re looking at me or if I’m ever in a photo, again you can see a bad reflection off the outside of my lenses. I have since had the eye doctor replace the lenses with a 9 layer AR coating that only has a slight green reflection. Problem solved.

[@paulanderson79]

Lens coatings, and lenses in general, are like tyres (tires for The USA). The more you pay, the better they perform. This is even more prevalent with progressive (varifocal) lenses.

[@abdiea4821]

Thank you for making this video. This year I added the blue light filter coating option on my glassess and I HATE IT. I see a blue reflection ALL the time. It's sooo annoying.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

@@abdiea4821 ask your eye doc if they have a better coating that will not give you the reflection. I still have all the protection ls on my NEW glasses but there’s no reflection because they used more expensive coatings

[@FoodiesKoodies]

Thank you. I can’t stand this and needed to know because I’m shopping for new glasses now and I do not want this again. I like tot ale pictures as well and it drives me bonkers because you can’t see the eyes in portrait type pictures unless you remove the glasses.

[@tomassso1412]

To be honest , that purple isn't bad at all , usually when people get older they are not that crazy about their looks lol

[@ricardocavazos7114]

Purple 💜 rain Purple 💜 rain 🎶🎶 FJB ))) ⛈️🌩️⛈️

[@MissSakuraGlitter]

The purple reflection is very attractive, can’t explain it. It’s almost like looking at a person with a nice wrist watch or a pretty pair of earrings. That purple reflect is VERY charming I think. Sounds silly but it actually helps create great eye contact as well.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

I initially liked it but the thing that drove me crazy was seeing the reflection when I tried to make a video for KZbin or in photos where I was in the photo. Anyway, I see your point though and I can see how some people like actually like the purple reflection :-) Thanks

[@emeldaber9902]

Yaa its depending...perhaps ages

[@susiwilson4485]

True

[@eduardoarteaga6838]

Lenses are so expensive, is ridiculous have this bad quality mistakes by optícals.

[@cassiesmith3846]

I 100% agree with you I hated it i took it off it was hurting my eyes

[@hawkeye5029]

They're supposed to ask you if you want blue light blocking, so if i were you i wouldnt continue to buy your glasses from that place. I have blue light blocking coating on my glasses but I don't see any color distortion while wearing them. My glasses have a pinkish reflection on them and to me they look pretty cool

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

They did ask and it was always fine until a few years ago and then suddenly I started getting lenses with a purple reflection when I ordered new glasses. Anyway, I know the cause now and I ask for the best 9 layer coating that doesn’t have the purple reflection when I order glasses.

[@hawkeye5029]

@@ThePhotographyHobbyist oh ok im glad they asked because i would've been upset if they didnt ask you

[@wintermoonlight21]

When i use my glasses i have a yellow hue when i see through my glasses. Glasses worked fine but the yellow hue was annoying. I got a different crizal but it not exactly clear either. :\

[@robindyer3670]

Thank you so much for posting! I 100% agree I am an instructor (on zoom these days) it really bugged me and was distracting! You did help me figure it out! Asked them to replace the lenses, as I did not ask for this . It is also bad outside as it reflects back in your eyes from behind your lenses too.

[@teeeerooon4857]

What kind of lenses do you use , do use a green lenses now??

[@Jestradau]

I mean, apart from the coat color that might or might not be likeable, by using those Blue light filters u are actively caring by the health of eyevision. There´s a whole technical study behind so it´s not smoke only. If you care more about the benefits on using it then you should try and afford it or in the case you just DGAF about that and you are willing to pay only for a clear view vision then get rid of the color coats. What i agree with you and i disagree about, is the insistance on Optics Store to use those expensive coats. They are not doing you a favor, they are just there to offer you what´s best or most suitable for you.

[@Jestradau]

The camera setup was interesting BTW, so thanks

[@Prussia_is_not_yet_lost.]

Thats a Blue Light filter on your lenses. Every light filter will glare that particular light off and thats showing as reflections - in your case the blue light. You have computer glasses. I have UV filter built in and antireflection as well which is called "driving glasses". Thats the best option since modern monitors have an blue light filter built in you can switch on (I have mine to 50% blue light filtering). The UV filter and antireflective show a green dot in the lens when an LED is shining on it.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

I actually got these lenses replaced with lenses that has a different coating. They now have a very slight green reflection, but not much at all.

[@cliffgittens9852]

he is a photographer not the average person. not the standard person using the pc for long periods of time.

[@My_Intentions]

I think it just comes down to quality of product. I have a pair of warby Parker glasses that I got blue light filters on them and I don’t have the annoying purple reflecting back into my eyeballs like a Kickstarter pair I got is giving me. Thought I was going crazy.

[@Prussia_is_not_yet_lost.]

To mee that reflection in your glasses look very nice, to be honest with you. It makes you look younger and very modern. Indeed I am impressed with the nice purple reflection of your glasses - very stylish. Just for fotos it isnt good but otherwise it shows the blue light is really blocked out. Dont be so sad about it - other people like it. It actually looks very nice.

[@husseinjafarinia224]

Thanks for the very scientific non-biased video

[@blah9397]

I jst bought one and it reflects purplish /greenish light gosh i hate it😩

[@polish3717]

i mean... srsly? ok, i understand that's annoying and might be even hindering if your job is related to it and money stuff, but actually the stuff about tiring your eyes is some real stuff and that's there for a reason, which is to prevent your eyes from hurting after prolonged computer usage and prevent you from being unable to sleep for some time after using that computer. you could just take off your glasses for a profile picture, unless showing yourself without them means getting out of your comfort zone. maybe also if you're actually a photographer. and i find that purple tint quite pretty. one fair point might be that yellow, if you're a photographer. otherwise you're just rationalizing your decision that was made only because of the amount of money spent. but that's understandable, everyone is biased

[@emmanueltimothy]

I got the same lens which optician recommended because i use the computer alot as a graphic designer but i realised the white is not showing as pure white as it should be and effecting the other colours aswell. Made the complain today which i payed extra. They said they can remove the coating.

[@supercomputer0448]

I have a green and purple reflection simultaneously. Mostly green but if you turn them the right way you'll see a purple reflection.

[@somdash2920]

The lenses are just fine. Someone works in the field that needs colour accuracy is probably gonna have problems but trust me, I am into IT, and I have seen a difference b/w normal and blue cut lenses. End of the day, eyestrain is not totally cut off but there is a difference. I dont have as much dry eyes, I used to get.

[@logannaslund1057]

to hell with the eye strain or seeing way better vision i took them off and would rather see blurry shit as long as my whites are white not a trash colored yellow

[@karrielangston4005]

I hate mine as well. White is no longer white. All of the glare that it is supposed to help with looks exactly the same. And when I look at some lights there are 2 purple lines for every light. That in a parking lot full of lights is the most aggravating!!!

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Karrie Langston Ask your eye doctor about the 9 layer AR coating. I like my replacement lenses that have that. The reflection now is almost completely gone and ever so slightly greenish. Not at all like the bad purple reflection.

[@danieldekel8268]

This is the blue cut coating. you are absolutely right. i have just made my first multifocal glasses and I fill that the blue cut coating is blocking too much light. it is good for office glasses not multifocal

[@evertrompisto2362]

That purple anti glare with blue light filter is called crizal prevencia

[@JS-cu5ec]

I bought a pair of high end spectacles (Kio Yamato titanium) with if I recall correctly Crizal lenses. They had a green reflection but I saw things clear as a bell with the anti reflection properties

[@arthurr.borquez7275]

I’m ordering lingo classes and I was curious to know what it was . And if it would help me .

[@huckaday]

Have you tried to remove the film? Unfortunately, I have to purchase those very expensive lightweight plastic lenses to avoid having to wear those heavy, thick, coke bottle glass lenses. (I'm darn near blind.) So for that much money, I want my glasses to last as many years as possible! My previous pair had a "protective" coating of some kind, which ended up peeling off only after a few years, ruining my glasses. So when offered to purchase it as an add-on for my next pair I said, "No way!". But a few years later, I was surprised when, yet again, my glasses started to peel! Apparently, I've been told (but I'm not sure if it's true) that the plastic they use to make your lenses with, comes with a film already on it! So whether you pay for it or not, you're getting it! (Yet another example of planned obsolescence?) Needless to say, I ordered a bottle of Etchall to remove the remaining "protective" coating. (Etchall is a brand of Glass etching cream. ) I test tried it on another old pair of glasses I had first. It would have worked perfectly had I not used an old debit card to remove the paste from my lenses after the allotted time. (Etchall can be reused) I should have just rinsed it off instead of trying to save the cream. I was really surprised that it scratched so easily! (I guess that's why they offer a protective coating! Lol) Note: Unless you want to ruin your lenses, Glass etching cream should be used on plastic lenses only. I've heard that soaking in rubbing alcohol or using an abrasive toothpaste works to remove coatings on glass lenses.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

You can still get a coating with almost no reflection. Ask for the 9 layer AR coating or just mentioned that you don't want any reflection when people look AT your glasses, like the purple I mentioned in the video. I've never had any issues with coating peeling off and I use my glasses while working on equipment which means I sometimes accidentally get solvents or oil on my lenses, but if I remove it soon with warm soapy water it's been fine.

[@rambo7093]

thanx sir 👍🏻... you read my mind i have same thought... first i like purple reflection but later i just hate it's useless

[@Fanbase-e8f]

Mine are a rainbow colour😢

[@kamm3021]

Just change the lenses end of the story

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

I did. I had them give me lenses with the higher grade coating that only has a very slight green reflection.

[@kamm3021]

@@ThePhotographyHobbyist yeah those are good i have glasses with slight green reflection

[@Maxx2294-blyat]

The yellow tint is the most infuriating part for me. I just want to see colors normally, and even when I look in the mirror my eyes look slightly yellow from the tint.

[@blessiemae]

true mine too

[@milathecat5454]

Mine are yellow and I look adorable

[@Maxx2294-blyat]

@@milathecat5454 yeah that was more of a nitpick because it’s not that big of a deal but the messed up colors were pretty bad for me. I think I had a really strong coating on mine because it was really annoying. I got a new pair that are normal and they’re fine.

[@logannaslund1057]

i’m so annoyed with the yellow coating on mine aswell you think the sales lady would have said somthing now i’m pissed off and gonna have to call back and try to take care of this no way i can go around with purple lenses .... hell i see the purple on my side of the frames half the time

[@Maxx2294-blyat]

@@logannaslund1057 they let me replace mine, but it was still really dumb. Like if they would just explain it a little bit more all that trouble wouldn’t have happened. The lady was even saying that it might be because I have a frame that’s clear on the bottom. Like what? That has nothing to do with what’s going on. Then she says that her glasses have the coating and are perfectly fine. She definitely didn’t have the coating on the glasses she showed me so she was actually just lying. They probably just want more money from people and they’re profiting off the fact that more people are using computers for work/school.

[@davidbuckby4389]

Uv protection based on research. Perhaps people in less developed countries would appreciate the eye protection needed with high index uv and sun exposure. Industry is taking the lead in optical performance wear more protection than cosmetic the Uv protection is integral to reduce eye disease.

[@Things92]

Man, you made me laugh. I hope you enjoy your new glasses without the blue reflective color 😅

[@anjaliharp4142]

They literally make this so as people age they don’t develop cataracts as soon. Blue light is the leading cause to macular degeneration Especially for ppl who often work on electronics. I’d take the purple or green sheen over cataracts ... just saying

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

I still have anti-reflective coatings but my NEW lenses have a better version. It's the 9 layer coating that has a very, very slight green reflection when looking at the outside of the lenses and it's barely noticeable, so I'm happy now.

[@brianaauma6024]

Mine is a shade of blue

[@craig-3799]

It's a scam. Was just at the optometrist and they told me I can't order glasses without the coatings, they implied the lenses just come with it on already, which makes no sense to me! They always scratch (planned obsolescence) and they cost more than the lenses themselves! Never had this problem with the older glasses in the 80s when they were still actually made of glass (unless you were a sportsman in which case you could get plastic). Time to start petitions for laws against this practice.

[@anjaliharp4142]

😂😂

[@jandrohuncho2423]

Bro that’s dope

[@allanaitch204]

I think the tint looks good

[@ayylienn]

Ok boomer.

[@MartinNeep]

That purple reflection and slight yellow tint tells me that these are probably Zeiss DriveSafe lenses. These are functional coatings designed for combating a specific visual need. I’m sure the Duravision Platinum AR coating is much less prominent.

[@abbiwensyel2563]

Yeah I have Zeiss lenses and absolutely hate them! Terrible tint and glare !

[@trichomes420]

I hate this too i keep seeing the reflections behind me but its anti glare? I dont get it

[@logannaslund1057]

i just got my new pair they sold me on that damn blue light bullshit i see purple in my eyes all the time and everything white is now yellow im gonna have to call them up the sales lady is a con artist she said she’s only had 1 person come in and complain about that! yeah right lol

[@shaunticeg7715]

Awesome video, thank you!

[@alexbowman7582]

Lord Wayleigh had smudged lenses so he thought I wonder how much smudgin reduces the efficiency of the lens and discovered that it makes the lenses more efficient.

[@laschell59]

I LOVE PURPLE BLUE reflection lens.I can't wear the greens as they distort my vision

[@radzer0966]

I got the coating on mine and the front wouldn’t bother me at all. But for me the inside of the lenses would reflect that horrible purple back into my eyes.

[@logannaslund1057]

same pissed clean the fuck off

[@ichimelody88]

I totay have same problem like you now. Its unbelievable and I hate the blue reflection. Damn.

[@theblissofignoranceends7508]

I just got new glasses and am getting the same purple, but also in the form of back glare. Which makes it hard to do anything when all im seeing is purple glare. My last blue light filter ones did not do this. Im houng bavk today to get ones with just a regular AR coating (no blue light filter), making sure they put it on both the front and back.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

My eye doctor got mine corrected. They ordered them again with a better coating, so now they only have a very slight green reflection and everything is OK for me now. I think the new coating is a more expensive 9 layer coating.

[@arifs410]

Hi, I am using Zeiss blueprotect. I was feeling that there is some issue whenever I wear it. It gives me good sleep but there is something really wrong with that blue/purple coating. Its irritating.

[@gracedianejensen4364]

Thank you! I moved to a small town and tried to get new glasses and all I get is purple glare and I also noticed that colors were not true to form. One of my preschoolers pointed it out to me first. He pointed to my face and said "purple." No thanks, I don't need people to think purple every time they look at me. I remember the Dr. asking me about my computer use...now I'm mad! So they can't fix it? I have to pay big bucks and start over? Shoot!

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

My optometrist replaced mine at no charge. I don’t know the exact brand and type but i believe the more expensive 9 layer AR coating which only has a very slight green tint but just barely and not visible often. They can fix yours but you’d have to get the different AR coating and not sure your optometrist can do it over at no cost to you.

[@steveforrest1524]

Glad this fellow figured out his problem. Blue light inhibits melatonin production. If you can't deal with lenses with these treatments at lease turn off devices well ahead of bed time. As for A/R, I have loved my A/R lenses. They allow the pure light to pass through the lenses and remove the milky look so many of todays lenses that that comes with non A/R polycarbonate and high index lenses. The more lifestyle information you provide your vision care professional the more solutions they can offer. As in this fellows situation, sometime the "solution" does not work out. Also, as with this fellow's situation, legitimate vision care professionals will not abandon your problem and wort things out.

[@frostedflakes11]

Same thing just happened to me. In theory the slight blue blocking sounded nice, to reduce the fatigue on my eyes. I didn’t realize how distracting and stupid it would look though. I just got mine yesterday and the violet reflection looks exactly like yours. I think I’m gonna have to go in and talk to the clinic.

[@puereefisch]

Bluelight filter are NOT a dailydriver ...i can believe how stupid this man is....

[@FroggyTWrite]

so you are saying don't get anti-glare coating (which can help your eyes a lot) because it shows on on cameras or mirrors??

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Uh, nope. Read the description and pinned comment. I did/do have AR coatings, but better than this one that makes a purple reflection.

[@FroggyTWrite]

@@ThePhotographyHobbyist i don't see a pinned comment, but did see what you wrote in the description. thank you for the clarification. cheers!

[@Underbartlagom]

I got my first pair of glasses yesterday. I paid 350 euros only to realise they have a blue/purple tint. Im walking down there on monday. Im pissed. Who the hell wants a tint. Like you said, it's impossible to get a decent looking picture. The tint totally steals the attention in the picture.

[@Drvishnucnair]

Yes, green tint on my glasses. I feel suffocated.

[@anavillarreal2383]

So It makes sense to wear these eyeglasses only at night but it irritates me that they try to offer you these coating knowing you will be wearing them all day. I just got mine and I was never told that I would have to walk around with a hue or blue and purple. Now I’m returning them and getting them redone. This video was really helpful

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Glad it was helpful. Check on the 9 layer anti reflective coating. I think that's what my new glasses are and there's hardly any colored glare at all when you look at me wearing them. I really like my new lenses.

[@kurti7082]

Ana Velasquez where did you get them from? I just got mine too and I instantly noticed the blue reflections and it sucks

[@anavillarreal2383]

Hooked on Photography I had no idea they also have colorless Anti-Reflective coating now. Is that that the same as the 9 coating?

[@anavillarreal2383]

Kurt It does suck! I also realized after having to wear them through the weekend that I also get a string blue haze when it’s sunny outside so it’s really bad! I got mines at a local eye place. You should return it.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Ana Velasquez they said the 9 layer coating has less colored reflection and to me it’s nearly perfect. Only a tiny green reflection color. I don’t know what the other options are but in the past I never had any problems with a colored reflection and suddenly I had this purple color on my recent glasses.

[@brightpurplestar42]

I got new glasses today and asksd for AR reflective..but they dont have the purple glare like in my old ones...howevee they have a slight green reflection but it doesnt reflect as much as my old ones. Also, the lights look green...could it stoll be AR ?

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Yes. When I asked to have these lenses replaced to remove the purple glare, the new lenses with a better 9 layer AR coating have a slight green glare/reflection. So I think you did get the AR coating.

[@antoniogriffin7135]

I just came from the eye doctor and saw the yellow tint. Now I'm hearing they have a clear blue. What company did you get yours from?

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

antonio griffin I checked the receipt for the glasses I got as a replacement and they did not list the manufacturers so I’m not sure which brand the lenses and coatings are.

[@wintermoonlight21]

I need help with that too, i want blue light protection but without the yellow tint on my glasses.

[@markyvision]

Agreed! The LCD protection coating gimmick is trash. Makes me look like Bret the Hitman Hart when I show up for zoom meetings. Pink reflective crap once added to the lens cannot be removed either! What a joke

[@shahiimran5379]

Is reflected glass helps to save eye from blue light?

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Yes that's one of the things it helps with (besides helping to eliminate reflections). www.allaboutvision.com/lenses/anti-reflective.htm