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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

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 👍

Really helpfull!!!

great stuff here!

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

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.

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

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?

Great content

@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.

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

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

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 ?

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 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 😊

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 KZfaq 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.

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

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.

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

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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 :/

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.

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

What Cartier eyeglasses are those ?

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

amazing

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!!😀

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.

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

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?

What is the difference between flash coating and tint?

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?

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.

Niicer!

I think I need your help on my specs

What frames are in the thumbnail?

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

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.

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.

Blue flash on gold frames? And comments?

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

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?

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.

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…

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

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.