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The Benefits of Anti-Glare Lenses for Designer Glasses

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Find out why you should invest in anti-glare lenses when you buy a pair of designer glasses, sunglasses or prescription sunglasses.

Your glasses are essential for improving your vision, but that’s not all they do. A premium pair of designer glasses fitted with anti-glare lenses will protect your eye health while giving your style a boost.

So how do anti-glare lenses work, and are anti-glare lenses worth it? We’ll help you understand the benefits of high-quality lenses that can significantly enhance your vision, protect your eyesight and improve your quality of life.

What Are Anti-Glare Lenses?

Anti-glare lenses — also referred to as anti-reflective lenses — feature a special coating that is applied to the surface of a glasses lens. This coating is usually applied to both sides of the lens for maximum effectiveness. You might notice a slight green, blue or purple hue on anti-glare lenses, but rest assured, this is perfectly normal.

The purpose of the coating is to stop bright light from reflecting on the surface of your glasses lenses. Glare on your glasses lenses can impede your vision. If you've ever tried on a pair of glasses with non-reflective lenses, you’ll know exactly what we’re talking about.

Glare sits right in your line of sight, and it can be incredibly distracting, especially if you’re working on a computer for long hours or driving at night. But, when lenses receive anti-glare treatment, more light is allowed to pass through the lens. This means that surface reflections reduce, and your overall visual clarity is improved. 

Anti-Glare Lenses vs Blue Light Lenses

Blue light lenses offer the same anti-glare benefits but usually come with a higher price tag. This is because the blue light blocking properties of blue light lenses are typically built into the lenses themselves, not added as additional coating (although that’s not always the case). They’re ideal if you spend lots of time looking at screens that emit potentially harmful blue light as the special substrates stop blue light from entering the eye and damaging your retinas. 

Are Anti-Glare Lenses Worth It?

If you wear your glasses most of the time or wear your glasses for essential tasks, we recommend that you get at least anti-glare lenses, if not blue light blocking lenses. Otherwise, you might encounter some of the following issues:

  • Increased eye strain
  • Headaches or migraines
  • Poor vision in low-light settings
  • Halos or rings around lights

Another common problem with non-reflective lenses is that other people can’t see your eyes when you’re wearing them. They make it more difficult for people to read your expression when talking to you. You can exacerbate this issue if you regularly attend video meetings for work when your desktop screen reflects directly on your glasses lenses. 

What Are the Benefits of Anti-Glare Lenses?

You can mitigate all of these problems by opting for anti-glare lenses. Numerous advantages to adding a special anti-glare coating to your new designer frames include:

  1. Improved Visual Acuity

Light won’t be reflecting off your lenses, meaning more light will reach your eye. This will increase the definition of near and far-away objects. It’ll also reduce squinting, which can lead to eye strain, tension headaches and ocular migraines.

  1. Enhance Your Appearance 

Other people will be able to see you more clearly once the glare has gone. This makes for better, more cohesive conversations and interactions with family, friends and colleagues. Plus, you won’t notice any glare when taking selfies with your glasses on — another bonus!

  1. Increase the Lifespan of Your Lenses

Anti-glare lenses have built-in scratch resistance, making your lenses more durable. They’re also easier to clean as the coating acts as an effective barrier against smudges, dust and dirt. If your lenses are scratched, you don’t need to buy a new set of frames — we offer a professional reglazing service, further extending the lifespan of your favourite specs and sunnies.

  1. Reduce Your Exposure to Blue Light

Whether you opt for anti-glare lenses or blue light blocking lenses, you’ll be gaining extra protection from potentially damaging blue light. We recommend blue light blocking lenses that carry the same anti-reflective properties as standard anti-glare lenses for full protection.

  1. Better Protection from UV Rays

If you’re looking for prescription designer sunglasses, anti-glare lenses are a must-have. You can also try polarised lenses that combat glare in bright settings or transition lenses that adapt to your environment. Both feature anti-glare properties that will enhance your vision while protecting your eyes.

Buying Designer Glasses with Anti-Glare Lenses

At Designer Glasses, we have a range of premium Essilor lenses that you can add to any of our designer frames. You're guaranteed the best protection and superior vision when you opt for these high-grade anti-glare lenses. Whether you’re looking for your next pair of designer glasses, sunglasses or prescription sunglasses — or even reglazing your favourite pair of glasses — you’ll be getting the best quality lenses made at our UK-based laboratory. Improve your vision, protect your eyes and enhance your style with the help of anti-reflective lenses today.

Get rid of the glare with premium anti-glare lenses. Use our world-leading Virtual Try-On technology to find the perfect pair of designer glasses or sunglasses and get free delivery on all orders over £200.

 

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