VISION WITHOUT
ANTI-REFLECTIVE
COATING
VISION WITH
ANTI-REFLECTIVE
COATING
HOYA VISION CANADA ZEISS VISION
The HOYA SUPER HI VISION EX3 combines
new and unrivalled materials for extreme
scratch resistance, reflection protection and
clean vision. Zeiss Lens Coatings allow for crystal-clear vision in any
weather, repel dirt and simplifies lens maintenance. The
technique can also enhance the cosmetic appearance
of glasses.
“Better than glass,” HOYA says the benefits of even
the best anti-reflection coating can be ruined by
scratches, which can be both a source of constant
annoyance, but can also reduce contrast and
sharpness of vision. The company says lenses that do not have anti-reflective
coating come with a fundamental disadvantage, as they
produce clearly visible light reflections that can cause
vision problems. It could be from light reflections that are
disruptive on wet roads or while driving in the dark, or in
face-to-face conversations when people you are talking
with see their own mirror images in your glasses instead
of your eyes.
The lens manufacturer is both matching and
surpassing the scratch resistance of a glass lens,
while maintaining the convenience and light-
weight properties of a plastic lens. This both
allows consumers to protects their investment
and increases the lifespan of a lens. In terms of
reflection protection, the SUPER HI VISION
EX3 “ensures the highest level of light transmis-
sion, providing more comfortable vision and
elegant looks.”
The glare-free lenses reduce eye fatigue, minimize
reflection with less than .5 per cent light reflec-
tance on the lens surface and allow patients to
make vision easier on the eyes. The SUPER HI
VISION EX3 is also water and dirt repellent and
easy to clean, reducing the chance of scratches.
The oleophobic lenses prevent fingerprints and
smudges from sticking, while the hydrophobic
surface allows water to just slides off, preventing
drops from settling on the lens surface.
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The advantage of anti-reflective coating facilitates trans-
parent, clear vision and undisturbed perception, making
eyeglasses more attractive and providing a clear view of
the eyeglass wearer’s eyes.
The grades of anti-reflective coating are basically "simple,"
"medium," and "super," and can be combined into various
upgrade packages, available in plastic or glass. Zeiss'
DuraVision Platinum has super anti-reflective coating, is
hardened with nanoparticles and features a revolutionary
pearl-off effect thanks to the extremely smooth Clean Coat.
Virtually all upgrades are combined into one practical coating
with ZEISS premium high-tech systems, leaving nothing to
be desired. Clean Coat polishes the surface of the lens and
prevents dirt and dust from adhering tightly and conse-
quently makes lens maintenance considerably easier. The
coating is completely invisible and water rolls off, and dirt
is easily detectable versus uncoated lenses.