EVERY Lens Coating Option - Explored & Explained | Anti-Reflective | Flash Coating | Mirror Coating

Did you know that the right coating on your lenses can make a huge difference, not only to the functionality, but also the cosmetics of your eyewear?
In this video, we take a deep dive into lens coatings to help you choose your perfect pair of glasses.
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[@Visionery1]

Anti-scratch, oleophobic, anti-static, ant-reflective and hydrophobic layers are definitely worth considering.

[@emmavnn_]

Great content - Genuinely didn’t realise just how much you could customise a pair of glasses!

[@thespectaclefactory]

That's OK - that's why I'm here to help

[@courtpaul9334]

I purchased a Tom Ford eyeglasses & I paid for all of the opinions & it cost me alot of $$ & I waited 8 days to collect it. But when I received it.The look was fantastic everyone in my office was impressed & kept asking me where did I purchased it ? how much did it cost me ? It really looks great & yes I can see much clearer & overall better.

[@thespectaclefactory]

A great pair of glasses has a magical effect

[@wavygoods877]

Where’d you go for the additional options?

[@Kadaf1]

so what lens spec did you go for ?

[@mostguitarswins]

Thanks for the detailed review of coatings. I appreciate the clear and concise presentation that keeps the videos shorter 👏👏👏👏

[@thespectaclefactory]

You're so welcome! Glad to help

[@MannyBinaday]

That was very informative. I'm currently using the new Transition Xtractive Polarized which I'm pretty happy with. However, I didn't know how even some of the Transition lenses can be further customized. Cheers from Mississauga, Ontario Canada.

[@thespectaclefactory]

👋

[@makb5354]

Thank you, Robert, for detailed videos and teaching us about new technologies in lenses. Since you appear to really educate yourself and share that education with your audience, I am going to send you down the rabbit hole when it comes to light wavelengths. Studies have shown that adding blue light filter to eyeglasses is ineffective and it doesn't really help with fatigue nor sleeplessness. It is the bright light that is the problem , so dimming screens towards bedtime or better yet, putting electronic screen away, is the effective way of dealing with this issue. Blue light exposure at specific strength "Blue lights" or white full spectrum lights, at specific strength, helps with SAD syndrome (fatigue, depression) but glasses blue light filtering coating would be on them all the time and not at only specific time, so in a theory, it would cause fatigue. Now, it only blocks about 15% of blue light, so it is insignificant and not effective enough to use it even in evening, computer glasses. 2nd, almost nobody has designated evening only computer glasses, so even if it would be beneficial, which was proven in recent studies that is not, doctors do not recommend spending money it and having it added to eyeglasses. If anything, many people actually having issues with color visualization when that blue light filter coating is added. Thank you again for all the info that you are sharing. I will check your mirror videos because I am struggling with getting proper lenses for running, hiking and biking and none of the main sport glasses websites list explanation how mirror coatings over RX, especially transition lenses, effects the wearer when you walk inside, or in bright sunlight, or when you are exposed to bright evening light when biking during late evening, dark hours. I am still trying to understand, so I am rewatching your videos. I am currently dealing with Rudy Project RX sport amber transition lenses with silver mirror coating AR and it appears that I am having tons of increased glare. It seems that the problem is the color of mirror if I am understanding your videos correctly.

[@Harsh12351]

So I am looking to buy a pair of spectacles. And I am confused between single sided and double sided anti glare glasses. First time on your channel. Here's a subscriber.

[@stippolyte]

I'm converted. Haven't had a pair without ar coating since they became available on lenses.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Excellent. It makes such a difference

[@SJSnelling1]

Within the Shamir Trivex Gen S line, in a Reykjavik Rikhard in green & gun color, which colors/tints would look best? Flash coating on the backside? If so, which color?

[@peteromalley1548]

what would be the best coating to protect against office LED lighting?

[@ssgrafx]

Lens coatings are great to have but I've been wearing glasses all of my life and came to the conclusion that if you plan on keeping your lenses for a long time you don't want lens coatings because it starts to fade away and making your lenses look foggy and stained But you can remove it with etching cream if you have plastic lenses or Water and alcohol if your lenses are glass.

[@thespectaclefactory]

You aren't wrong, but the coating should last at least until you need a new prescription

[@terrorsquadlith]

@@thespectaclefactory how long does a lens coating last ?

[@peteromalley1548]

Can you let me know who makes the glasses at 9:13 in the video Thanks

[@ajingolk7716]

What device is used to test transmittance reflectance and absorption?

[@petermasemola1618]

What is your view on Infrared Sauna facilities given that it can harm your eyes?

[@retroworldnews]

Just curious some folks claim is wiser don't have coating on lens as in future no need to worry what coating wear off ( which is naturally will wear off in one or two years times due to daily usage ) Next once coating wear off , when see things will have " cloudy glare around ". They claim they rather see " scratch mark " if happen appear than " cloudy glare " this is why they opt out coating. Some folks even claim , coating is actually useless come people work a lot in front computer. They claim , even with out coating on the lens , they can work in front of the computer without getting headache etc ....Whereas some claim , is good to have a coating even on Normal lens. Kinda is up to individuals ??

[@tyumei]

Thanks for the video . What colour shall I choose for my transition spec colour ? is there a difference between green brown , grey and etc ?

[@jamaleog8591]

Cartier’s with frame are the real deal ;-) lot of them are a bit ugly. But if u try them and found the perfect models for your face. It’s hard to find better glasses.

[@thespectaclefactory]

They are truly beautiful

[@jamaleog8591]

@@thespectaclefactory yes. I don’t mean real ugly. But sometimes you think it won’t fit. You try them and you won’t find better glasses and than more u wear than more you love them. While the model you wanted before dont fit 🤣 that’s why I never buy online ^^ and here in Belgium Cartier service is amazing ! I always need one hour for new glasses 🤣🤣 but they are so nice in the store. Warranty. Service. Wow

[@marvyeap]

@thespectaclefactory Hi Robert, is it possible to apply flash to clear (un-tinted) prescription lens? And if possible are clear lens flash coatings as reflective as lenses without Anti Reflective coatings? Many thanks.

[@RT-ol4hh]

I would like to know the answer to this question too. Excellent question.

[@kgupta2205]

4:15 flash coating- back

[@razeliezerbenmoshe8052]

what will protect my eyes (if I were a subscription glasses) from strobe light or tactical police flashlight and these gadgets that u flicker to someone's eyes and it confuses the theme- it is basically like a weapon?. thanks

[@thespectaclefactory]

That's a tough one! Would you be wearing them at night? If so then 20% tint with Blue Light Block (because flashlights tend to be LED) would be your best bet

[@terrorsquadlith]

Am I crazy for actually liking lenses that have those reflections ?

[@cameronking3551]

What style carrier frame in thumbnail?

[@Patspwnage]

10:23 interesting to learn that high end sunglasses have AR on the back but not the front. Wonder if Zeiss does the same for heavily tinted prescription lenses?

[@thespectaclefactory]

It can be done. But it's this way for a reason - sunglasses are designed to block out light, whereas an anti reflection coating is designed to transmit light. Hence, you would usually want it on the front of your glasses but not on the front of your sunglasses. Having said that, our flash coatings selectively reflect a certain colour in order to match the frame to the lens.

[@mahmooddewji4938]

Does Zeiss offer varifocal lenses with photo fusion + drive safe + polarisation? This would be for every day glasses indoors and outdoors

[@thespectaclefactory]

No. Trying to fit everything into one pair of glasses is never a good idea. You can get photofusion with drivesafe but it's always best to have a separate pair of polarised sunglasses, probably with a mirror coating for really bright conditions.

[@VenerableYorge]

F A N T A S T I C ! ! ! 💯👍😀

[@thespectaclefactory]

🙏

[@bbeck6075]

Hello. I am hoping you can help me. I have a injured eye from a childhood injury. I am very self conscious of it and feel much better while wearing mirrored sunglasses so others can’t see it. Is there a way to reduce the “outside” view of your eyes without the look of full mirrored sunglasses? Thank You.

[@Fighter4Street]

Did you ever figure this out? I have a similar issue and need to cover my eyes when indoors. I was looking at the silver mirror, but maybe thinking of the blue light glasses with a bit of a tint, this way you can tell people that you have special blue light glasses to block blue light without looking too odd. Many people will think its just a new tech thing. I was leaning on a mirrored glasses because at least they don't look like you are wearing dark sunglasses.

[@eugeneconcepcion3792]

How to eliminate cracking of coating? I live Australia temperature goes up to 40 deg Celsius. I have multiple of lenses throughout the year but will gave same issue Cracking of coating the shop is getting annoyed at me returning my lenses.

[@thespectaclefactory]

What lens brand do you wear? Hoya are known to have the most durable coatings. They are tested to the extreme

[@Bccdragon]

Would you add a anti reflective to a flash coating? Or does the flash coating take place of the ar?

[@thespectaclefactory]

A flash coating is reflective. Adding an anti-reflective coating would defeat the purpose

[@robert15john]

Great explanation and showcase. You covered a lot in this video!! Lens coatings definitely make your glasses special and bespoke. I just love the photofusion blue and amber flash coating you added to my JFRey glasses which I'm wearing right now!! Brilliant video again 👍

[@thespectaclefactory]

I did! It took ages to edit. Blue and amber is a great combination which I have started to recommend more often recently

[@enpianisti]

Hi, don't you have any Problem with glare from the flash on your glasses? I got mine Photofusion X pioneer and jade Flash last week and the glare from the inside has been bothering me so much. It has become a little bit better, but do I need more time to get used to them? If so how much did it take you tu get used? Did you have any problem yourself with the glare at all?????? Please, your answer would really help me a lot, cause I don't know if I should keep my new glasses at all!!! Please help me with an answer!!!!!

[@robert15john]

@@enpianisti There is reflectance in the lens as it is a flash coating but I have got used to them and don't have a problem. I have bought many flash coatings and love swapping between them. If you're struggling to get used to them, then maybe contact your optician to see if they can modify the frame and lens positioning to reduce the reflections. Hope this helps!

[@enpianisti]

@@robert15john Thanks a lot!

[@Kadaf1]

@@enpianisti did you end up keeping the glasses? is the glare a big problem?

[@cosmoguarriellojr7822]

I was thinking of two frames with trivex lenses one digital progressive, one computer, the computer lenses digital trivex, scratch resistant, blue light blocking, super hydrophobic, anti oil, anti smudge, anti fog, crisper view, very thick, very heavy, coke bottle, no uv protection, no anti reflective, only for looking at my phone, a computer, and a book, The other trivex- digital progressive, uv protection, scratch resistant, anti reflective, anti oil, super hydrophobic, anti smudge, anti fog, crisper view, very thick, very heavy, coke bottle, transition signature 8 Trivex computer highlight blue light, Trivex digital progressive, transition signature 8, both very heavy, very thick, coke bottle, no edge polishing, no shaving down, Any tweaks youd recommend?

[@jasonng1393]

Nice explanation of coatings. But what bugs me is that I usually take my glasses with me to a shower, and the warm water causes the coating to partially fall off, giving it a dirty/greasy look because of the uneven area with coatings remaining on the glass surface. Is there any type of coating that allows me to wear my glasses in a shower? Or should I go for lens that have no coatings on?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yes, plastic lenses with no coating would be best in the shower

[@Theladylove_]

Can a prescription be added to the lenses that already come in a designer frame? And does it change the value of the sun glasses if you change out the lenses that where originally in the frame “ Gucci sunglasses ) ? Is there a non glare or non reflection coating that doesn’t have the “ flash” or flare making them completely clear ? Every Crizal has a residual color ( who makes an completely clear non glare coating ?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yes, we can add any prescription and any tint to (almost) any frame. You're right about the residual colour. You might notice the glasses I'm wearing in this video have a colourless anti-reflective coating - which comes from Leica.

[@Iknow4Play]

I believe in your first question, you are asking if it will devalue the frame if you replace frame with lenses that don’t say Gucci. In some high end frames, some authorized labs can stamp the designer’s logos on you new prescription glasses ! People are shocked when they find out they are rx glasses. Good luck.

[@pradym2497]

What is the difference between flash coating and tint?

[@uwhat1]

Can coatings be added to Zeiss lens's after they are already purchased if the are in pristine condition or new? If so which or all

[@thespectaclefactory]

Sadly, no

[@anuragdaga3221]

Are the flash coatings available with all brands- Essilor, Zeus’s etc?

[@92Diel]

What lenses are you using on the beginning of the video? and What coating are you using? It has no reflection :o

[@thespectaclefactory]

They are a special colourless coating. We can make it for you if you like 😃

[@ifachick3048]

I have monovision and mid 50's my reading has gotten to point cheaters arent working for small print(I take photo of labels and zoom in) I live in my readers. I work all day reading on computer and during personal time I prefer my smartphone over laptop. Fed up with it I just got a proper prescription so I can get into office progressives for the computer and closer reading. I figure since I'm in them 70% of my day I want to look good. I love the Cartier panthere, I also love the gradient blue. But in summer months I like to sit outdoors and read and hate giving up sunglasses for readers so am thinking of the lens that turns into sunglasses too. I stumbled across your KZbin videos (which are fantastic btw). Could you recommend which lens I should be asking for? I also am female with hair products and makeup and find my cheaters constantly smudged, so I am wondering if there is a coating to decrease smudging from products since they are for computer and closer only I do remove them to see distance, drive etc.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Hey I'd love to advise you and we can also make them for you, with all the customisation you want! These kind of projects are what we specialise in. Could you email me? [e-mail] - and I'll guide you through it.

[@Arcturus-0.05]

I have an issue with blue light refelction from displays coating, my glasses reflect this blue light from my eyes back onto the glasses so I can see my eyes the entire time :/

[@DuncanKay]

Great content

[@thespectaclefactory]

Appreciate it, thanks

[@gamerzone3211]

Should people working with microscope use lens coating, does lens coating affect what color you see under a microscope? I had this experience once where my teacher was not using lens coatings and I had and the color of stained cells on slide was different from what I saw. If different people wear different lens coating, will they argue on what color they are seeing. Especially where color perception is important in workplace like a laboratory. Can wearing tinted glass affect what I see?

[@thespectaclefactory]

A good quality anti-reflective coating should enhance what you see - better contrast and clarity with more vivid colour perception.

[@ikarugaxx3749]

Anti-reflective coating will only make your colour perception better. Tinted glasses are out of the question for use like in a laboratory.

[@MartinNeep]

Are you wearing the Churchill by W&H in this video? Wow, they look so nice!

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yes! And thank you. It's such a cool, casual frame

[@koningking8253]

@thespectaclefactory Hi, ive just started wearing prescriptions glasses like 1 month ago, after research (mostly your videos cos you kinda have one of those trustworthy faces 😁) I chose zeiss smartlife with duravision silver (platinum is not available in my country😢) however its been a stressful experience, because no matter how careful i am, like only microfiber and zeiss wipes, it still somehow got scratched, its not a big scratch tho, just something that can only be seen if you put flashlight on it. It bothers me somehow, I ended up religiously just using water (sometimes with very basic dish soap, just distilled water with surfactant,nothing else) and air duster so nothing will touch the lens. But this got me curious, is (soft)scratches a normal thing when wearing a glasses?or is duravision silver just not worth the money anti scratch wise? Would love to see your take on this, thanks 😊

[@KrishnaDas-il9vu]

Is anti glare and anti reflective coating are the same or not! should I apply anti glare and anti reflective coating in both sides or just in inside part for sunglasses! Is dust and water repellent is a coating or natural attributes of polycarbonate lens! Please reply, it will help me a lot

[@thespectaclefactory]

They are kind of the same. Anti-reflection stops reflections off the lens surface, which in turn reduces glare into the eyes. BUT it's important to know that lenses with anti-reflection do not reduce glare from the outer environment, only reflections that would have been caused by the lenses themselves. Polycarbonate doesn't inherently have dust or water repellence. You need a coating for that. I never recommend polycarbonate lenses - see my video about lens materials.

[@KrishnaDas-il9vu]

@@thespectaclefactory 💛

[@knd225]

Besides the blue light blocking lens, What lens color is best for looking at computer screen all day? Gray or brown? Mirror or regular?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Brown without mirror, based purely on optics

[@ikarugaxx3749]

I think you really use transparent, non-sunglasses lenses to look at the computer display all the day. (Channel owner, correct me if I am in error here.) Mirror coating makes lenses darker, it's sort of super-dark sunglasses, so it's the worse option.

[@melszmit2641]

Beautiful glasses with some interesting customisable tints and some great photographic reminders of how many pairs of glasses you own 😎🤓😎

[@thespectaclefactory]

Haha it just seemed like a good way to showcase all these types of coatings ;) I'm glad you found the tints interesting. To me, tints are very underutilised but I'm so glad you see the beauty in them

[@frankkociara4228]

great stuff here!

[@thespectaclefactory]

Thank you so much

[@nikolaivasilev9745]

Thank you it is really informative :) I have a question: Is there any downside to order Mirror transition lenses for everyday all time use? Is there something about the Mirror style transition lenses that can have some downsides for indoor and working on computer 8 hours a day?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yes, the mirrored Transitions are very reflective (as is Hoya Sensity Shine). That's why I prefer Zeiss PhotoFusion Flash - it's much more subtle inside

[@nikolaivasilev9745]

@@thespectaclefactory thank you for the reply :) I talked with Essilor in my country and they said there are two types of Essilor mirror coating 25% and 50%. Is there such information for PhotoFusion Flash?

[@MyAb111]

What frames are in the thumbnail?

[@thespectaclefactory]

kzbin.infoHGzT82myk7c If you're interested in a pair just email me via [e-mail]

[@vincentwayne8831]

What Cartier eyeglasses are those ?

[@TheRodz93]

Hi! Thank you for your great content. How do these flash coatings look like in indoor/outdoor pictures, and also in videoconferencing? In my case I'm a bit concerned that my eyes would not be fully visible in video calls for example, but I do like the benefits of flash coatings. FYI, I'm looking to buy a pair with Zeiss Smartlife Blueguard single vision and Photofusion X, but I'm undecided on the coating for this reason.

[@thespectaclefactory]

I think you're better without a flash coating for video conferencing, although the amber and ruby are both pretty subtle, and I do use both on my video calls.

[@mattrc77]

I'm getting trivex lenses with some Warby Parker frames at my local optician, would using the Chroma DuraVision UV anti-reflective be a bad idea to pair with trivex or should I just spring out the extra and get silver or platinum, what would you recommend? Any feedback appreciated

[@thespectaclefactory]

Hard to answer since the coatings are different in the US, and we're in the UK. But I'd alwasys get the best - it shouldn't be much more expensive? We could also make the lenses for you if you like - ours with ClearView technology would work out around $200 with shipping, and that's with Duravision Platinum

[@abdulrahim8446]

Pay the extra money, I get mine done in San Diego, Ca by a guy who does the dye shades by hand then send them off to seal them with coating. Long story short, you get what you pay for, and my glasses look infinite times better than glasses done on the cheap.

[@damianporter7114]

I think I need your help on my specs

[@thespectaclefactory]

I'd love to help. You could email me via [e-mail]?

[@miguelvaldivielso9290]

Thank you for this great video. I’m very interested in having a Zeiss progressive lenses with some of the coatings you have mentioned. Can you please let me know the coatings of the Cartier glasses? Please let me know if am I right: 1- Amber flash coating (on the back of the lenses). 2- Smartlife blueguard. 3- Photofusion ( sapphire). Thank you very much. Regards Miguel.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Actually they are PhotoFusion Extra Grey with Sapphire Flash coating. They could be made in any Zeiss Lens type (DriveSafe, SmartLife, ClearView

[@miguelvaldivielso9290]

Thank you for your kind response. I just want to confirm we are referring to the same glasses. I just watch your video again, and I understood the black Cartier glasses has an special treatment for avoiding the blue light. Can you please confirm the coatings of these glasses? Thank you very much.

[@thespectaclefactory]

Yes, they have Blue and Beyond, which is what I described if you were trying to recreate it with Zeiss lenses (which would be the closest IMO. You could also go for Hoya Sensity Dark Grey with Blue Control for the same effect

[@robert15john]

Also it's a bit sad anti-reflective coating came about through warfare! Appreciate the explanation of the Cartier blue and beyond technology!! Fantastic content and looking forward to your future videos!!😀

[@thespectaclefactory]

Thanks Robert, I appreciate it

[@matthouston8411]

most things have

[@JENNYJAY49]

amazing

[@edwardinho6185]

What do you think is the best anti-reflective lens?

[@thespectaclefactory]

AR is a coating, not a lens. There are lots that are great, but maybe Shamir's is the best.

[@younismahmood7649]

@@thespectaclefactory Can you get rid of the green with the anti reflecting coating ? If so what’s it called. ?

[@sydzeiss]

Niicer!

[@thespectaclefactory]

👌

[@abdelrahman6759]

جميل

[@thespectaclefactory]

👍

[@Visionery1]

Is "anti-reflective" the same as "anti-glare"?

[@thespectaclefactory]

Not at all, although opticians often get them mixed up.

[@TheHi-T]

After watching this video , I ordered a pair of non-polarized sunglasses with a blue gradient mirror tint. A few months ago I started wearing a pair of polarized blue full mirrored sunglasses. It is difficult to view the car infotainment system for directions. Immediately went back to wearing my basic grey tint polarized sunglasses as I am able to see the car infotainment system clearly.

[@thespectaclefactory]

You mean non-polarised in the last sentence, right? Did you see my video about polarised lenses? I covered this exact topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKiVYoJ7Ytl-d5I

[@TheHi-T]

To my surprise the fully polarized grey lens had no issues viewing the screen.

[@TheHi-T]

Yes, I have seen that informative video. Thanks again.

[@lihtan]

I'm honestly surprised more car and auto accessory manufacturers don't specify LCDs that have the polarizers oriented so that they can be clearly seen with polarized glasses.

[@robertolira9843]

I have never seen anyone that can wear any brand or style frames be it sun glasses or prescription glasses and look great. I could not get away with any Brand or style. how can it be possible?

[@thespectaclefactory]

I think it's just confidence! 😅

[@robertolira9843]

👍

[@ikarugaxx3749]

Lol, have you not ever seen people who look like fashion models, or almost so? That's the trick ;).

[@808speedster]

Blue flash on gold frames? And comments?

[@Kadaf1]

amber better

[@nemesis851_]

Watched to know more about the “Flash Coating” and thanks; but, Recommendation for future videos. Eliminate the echo and crispness of your voice caused by all hard surfaces around you. Cushions or at minimum hanging towels out of camera view. Also a 1960’s “78rpm” record static is not something we should hear in 2023.

[@thespectaclefactory]

I appreciate the feedback. We're always working to improve the quality, and I hope you'll find recent videos do have better audio

[@ionu4535]

Great example of marketing overkill, as in people have a life/short retention. History has shown 3-5 product bullets is the mainstream killer.

[@gerardoarenasss]

I had the outmost respect for your opinion till you talked about blue light, which it has been proved to do nothing harmful to the eyes or any of those bad things lens makers are trying to push as fact, more than that it has been proven to switch colour hues and change them so…

[@indrinita]

Was thinking exactly the same!

[@shuntxspy]

It does have effects on sleep patterns do some research.

[@gerardoarenasss]

@@shuntxspy done it, no significant improvement to just switch and phones already have filters so…

[@shuntxspy]

@@gerardoarenasss What are we talking about here Blue light or blue filter lenses? From your first comment its clear that you are talking about blue light which is proven to disrupts sleep patterns if absorbed for longer duration that why i said do some research on that. In your reply you are saying to use blue light filter on your phone or laptop which implies that you acknowledge the fact that blue light does put some strain on eyes emitting from screens. Where as in regards of blue blocking lenses there are many different kinds and strengths some blocks fraction of wavelength some block more and some are fake. At the end its up to personal preference some people use filter feature on smartphones and laptops which they find alright and some people find it not working or unpleasant thats why they with refractive errors prefer this feature integrated in their lenses which is more convenient and pleasant.

[@leonardopolti05]

Blue light still causes eye strain, and phone filters aren't 100% effective

[@no-page]

EVERY Lens Coating? I thought you were going to go in-depth discussing various AR coatings. This was just about flashy-looking add-ons. Though you love mirrored lenses, trying to talk to someone who has mirrors instead of eyes is intensely creepy. No thanks, and I wish the trend would die.

[@Gind0w]

Really helpfull!!!