When it comes to choosing the lenses and coatings you need for your glasses and sunglasses, the wide array of options available can be truly mind boggling. Sunglasses technology has advanced considerably in recent years, making it easier than ever to find the right sunglasses to suit your specific needs, as long as you know what to choose.
Luckily, you don’t need a PHD to work out which glasses and sunglasses will suit you’re needs best with our handy guide:
One of the most common coatings for modern glasses is the anti-reflection coating: this is a clear coating that will reduce the light reflections and glare that you experience from your glasses, improving your vision and creating an undisturbed perception. One of the main benefits of an anti-reflection coating is that your vision will be crystal clear, and when people are talking to you they’ll be able to see your eyes rather than their own reflection.
When it comes to sunglasses, there are four main different types of lens tints and coatings for you to choose from. There are: tinted lenses, mirrored or chrome lenses, polarised lenses and photochromatic lenses. Tinted lenses come in a variety of different tint levels, depending on how opaque you want your sunglasses to be; the deeper the tint, the more UV protection your sunglasses will offer. Mirrored lenses offer a high shine, reflecting away the light that they attract (as well as creating a convenient mirror for anyone you talk to!) Finally, Polarised sunglasses are a great choice if you’re looking for crystal clear vision, as they are specifically designed to reduce glare and improve the clarity of your vision.
So what are the benefits of these different lens tints and coatings, and which should you choose to best suit your lifestyle?
One of the main benefits of tinted lenses is that they are generally more scratch resistant than their mirror finish counterparts. If you work outdoors or if you regularly bump or scrape your sunglasses then these are a great choice. Mirrored lenses are by far the most susceptible to scratches, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t also have their benefits: as well as looking incredibly stylish, they also decrease the amount of light that passes through the lens, making them ideal for using at high altitude. If you enjoy flying or snow sports then, these are the perfect glasses for you.
Polarised sunglasses are a great all-round choice, offering a high-quality clarity of vision that is unprecedented by any other lenses. Whether you’re looking for sunglasses for work, sport or play, polarised sunglasses will offer excellent vision and less glare than any other lens currently available.
No matter what lens tints of coatings you choose, it’s important to think about your lifestyle and choose the one that best suits your specific needs. Because there’s no reason not to have glasses that are as unique as you are!
