@@DoctorEyeHealth Thank you for replying! I'm taking a Master's course in photonics this semester that touches on ophthalmology, and your videos about topics such as this, contact lenses, and LASIK have been really helpful supplementary videos in my studies!
I could tell the difference between the two. I guess what I appreciate the most about your videos is that you genuinely care. You don't have an agenda. You are not trying to upsell me on something, but educate. That makes your videos excellent.
Loved the video…I feel we’re taken advantage of a lot when buying lenses and especially lens coating “options” when buying glasses from your typical Omnivision etc. businesses. Man they hit me with over 300.00 purely for lens “options” and I’m really relying on your videos to get to the bottom of this….my prescription is very slight and it’s time we educate ourselves on eye lens function,features, prices, and brands also the difference between necessity and pushy sales tactics..we need to know especially because your vision is not only the most important of your 5 senses but the windows to the soul.
Doc thanks for the video. I always thought these add-ons especially the AR, were just a way to boost the prices of eye glasses. No one has ever really explain the benefits when ever I got glasses.
I'm surprised you did not mention ghost lights. My first glasses did not have an AR coating, and at night, bright lights would be reflected back into my eyes from various angles so that I would see many more lights than there actually were. This made night driving very difficult and confusing-especially in unfamiliar areas. AR coated glasses eliminated this completely. For me, this was a safety issue. Cheers, Russ
Can you talk about all the various add-ons that will be presented when ordering lenses? Seems like there are quite a few that will take the cost up significantly. You’ve discussed AR coatings, but I recall being offered an assortment of other options. Would like to know if they are worth it. Thanks!!
You are brilliant - pure delight listening to you. You make everything so clear, (like with AR coating....). I get a feeling of comprehensive understanding of the subject. Thanks for making these videos for us.
A very clear and simple explanation for our patients. some times they think it's to expensive and not worth it, I going to use the same verbiage, they will understand more than just a cosmetic coating.
I was told that the coating does deteriorate though from salt water or from stronger cleaning chemicals withch will leave you with ruined lenses. Thus if your the type to always wear glasses even while in the water or you work with cleaning chemicals that might splash now and then you might want to pass on the coating
Great video!! I've been trying to figure out the features and benefits of an AR coating for about a year. This video explains so much better than my optometrist's staff.
Have Essilor crizal sapphire and transitions 7 coatings on my progressives (varilux x) and BOY do they make a difference in visual clarity especially driving at night.
20+ years I never got the anti reflective coating. Didn't think it was worth it. So last couple pairs of glasses I finally did. WHOA. For sure worth it for the $5 it cost. It is a whole new world at night. Like I had been looking through fog for the last 20 years.
I love this channel very much, cos I myself wear 👓 and have upgraded them to have AR-Coating protection. Very helpful and beneficial, thanks for the eye health seminar, very much appreciated.
This Video really helped clear my understanding with Anti-Glare on both sides vs Anti-Glare on one side vs Non-Anti-Glare glasses. I now prefer to go with Anti-Glare on both sides glasses without any confusion. Thanks a lot.
Another place this is applied is phone screens, like an iPad! Not all of them have it, but I know the Pro models do Also the cosmetic thing is a big benefit - my current classes don’t have them, and man is it hard to get a good selfie
(1)In Sunglasses Anti Reflection coatings present or not? (2)Which coating colour is best for Anti Reflection Lenses for eg their are many coatings in market like Green Coating,Blue Coating,Yellowish Coating etc.
Most sunglasses do not have anti reflective on the front or back surfaces of the lenses, but higher quality sunlenses have the coating on the back side. Most coatings do not have a specific color for you to choose from, it depends on the company/product you are purchasing as different companies may have their own formula. My favorite right now is the Crizal Saphire 360, which has very little reflection at all. but seems like a faint light blue.
Reflective coating was discovered by Lord Rayleigh who when investigating the effects of lens smudging found that it actually made the lens better. Ideally the thickness of the coating should be one wavelength. I recently got my new spectacles coated and when I asked the technician how he got it one wavelength thick he answered oh we just stick it in the dye.
I only order AR coated lenses - especially for me as a video producer it is important and overall happier with the way they look. Worth the extra cost.
Anti-reflective seems like the one thing I really want from glasses besides the correction. I hate shopping and fashion and glasses don't offer the options I want to see. I don't want a Nike swhoosh or a DG on my glasses but why not a range finder, motion tracker and/or some sort of augmented information system over the non-dominant eye? These are the upgrades we were promised in the 1980's lol. I recently learned that all my transition lens glasses are a pain if you are training to be a drone pilot. The sun and the glare from the snow turns my glasses into sunglasses and I always loved it. I honestly rarely noticed when they darkened unless I took my glasses off. Now I find myself trying to read a LCD, maintain a Visual Line of Sight with an aircraft and anything I need to see in-between. I am near-sighted so I have managed by bringing my glasses to the end of my nose and looking over them when I need to. I had my eyes checked today and was quickly overwhelmed with the wall of frames and no real help. I left with nothing but the exam and came home to research. I don't think Blue Light will help with how I use a computer screen outside, transitions is out, so I think just the non reflective, the anti-UV coating on both sides is about for usefulness for me. Will the more expensive lens improve clarity/sharpness more than the C-95 (number might be off, srry) or is it more about durability? Anti-Reflective is the only other improvement I can think of, to help with being outdoor in lots of sunshine and using LCD displays unless you have any other suggestions? Strange question for a very niche market.
I hate anti-reflective coatings. Sure, they reduce glare, but they not only smudge super easily, but they attract dust and lint, and above all, scratch at the slightest touch. Seriously, I can use a microfiber cloth after wetting the lens with the eyeglass cleaning fluid given to me by the same store I got my glasses, and I will ALWAYS have at LEAST one new scratch by the time I'm done. Normally I get about 2 to 5 scratches each time. Add in the tiny spot-like pock marks that seem to appear, and anti-reflective coating isn't worth all the hassle. I'd rather deal with some glare than have to replace my glasses in six months because they're scratched up so badly I can't even use them.
Unfortunately, no. The machines that put the AR coating on are very particular. Basically super expensive heat vacuum chambers with chemicals, and can’t put pre cut lenses inside
I got a 2 for 1 deal, a pair of normal glasses and a pair of sunglasses for a pretty good price but then I had to add the price of the AR coating on the normal ones and even more money to get the sunglasses polarized. My first prescription glasses so I'm new to this! Glad to get an explanation, I'm glad I paid the extra now.
@@DoctorEyeHealth 3 up 3 down. I went to optometrist and she told me I don't need them. I'm confused. I'm 59 and have been wearing prisms since I was 19.
@@DoctorEyeHealth No. I'm going on the 30th because they require full payment. When I joined the military the optometrist in Fort Riley prescribed it because my left eye at times would unfocus (turn in then out). I had my eye numbed and moved manually to see if there was a problem with the muscle. I can give you many suggestions for future videos. Here's one. I read better without my glasses than with the progressives which I have to look down to read. Another topic high definition lenses. I would appreciate your advise especially since the glasses is costing me $820 BOGO.
There are some that I find bothersome too. Depending on the brand or features, some stand out more. Usually the higher quality ones don't stand out as much.
I ordered an expensive pair of glasses with progresive lens. Unfortunately I accepted this Reflective Coating. After 1 year this coating become broken and partially removed from my glases coming with a dirty lens aspect. I tryed to clean this in different ways but it was impossible. I think now the glases become very dangerous for my eyes because I am looking like through dirty window. I will go for a new pair of glases but I will not request this feature again.
What? haha. I did make a cyborg costume for halloween one year though by taking apart 3 desktop computers. Worked out pretty well too. Had like speakers on the shoulders that would play music and sound effects through an MP3 player I had in my hand.
It's the ring-shaped lamp situated behind the camera (the light source). That's why professional portrait studios usually use round softboxes and nothing funny-shaped like a ring.
Depends on what the visual problem is. Such as a retinal disease that needs treatment or maybe amblyopia? Otherwise optical correction is often the easiest answer for improving vision.
The images or what you see from Anti glare or AR coating is much sharper and better compared to one without coating. The people who use lenses with high power can easily make out this subtle difference.
So evidence says I will see as well... however people can't look me in the eye. I'm sold no more AR. Kidden. :) As a lifetime eyeglass wearer... a good AR is worth more then 1mm off your lens thickness which for most people with a mid to lower +/-4 or so is all you get out of paying double for things like 1.74 and even 1.67. Spend your money on the best coat you can.
Thank you for sharing your expertise. If long-distance glasses (intended for driving) with anti-glare protection do not visibly reduce any glare, does it help to have the lenses additionally tinted (50%) or what is the best solution? Is it better to opt for adaptive lenses? My main problem is being blinded by modern LED lights from on coming traffic at night. I must be particularly light sensitive. My prescription is +1.50 and I do not wear glasses permanently. For reading, my prescription is add +2.25 for both eye. Thank you
Great video. I just got AR glasses and since I sit at a computer most of the day, they suggested a "Duravision Blue Protect" lens to block out Blue Light. I am noticing a bit of a yellow hue, especially when outside. Sometimes to the point where I'm lifting my glasses to know the difference in color. In your opinion, do the pro's of Blue protect outweigh the yellowish hue to the lens?
Hey Kyle! I personally like the blue protect. There are different brands and lenses that have different levels of blue protection, but in general the more blue protection the yellower the lens. If you are not a big fan of the yellow, consider talking to the optical about having them switched out. Transitions lenses with the Preventia coating will give you 30% blue light protection without having the yellow hue I personally have a pair of Kodac total blue lenses that block 80% but have just a slight blue color that I dont find bothersome unless I am painting or doing something that requires correct color perception. Otherwise I find them rather calming.
I had an eye exam a week ago and when ordering new glasses the optometrist told me they had 3 levels of anti-reflective coating available. My insurance would only fully cover the standard level so that's what I chose. But I'm wondering if there's really a significant difference between the levels and if it's worth it to pay extra for a higher level.
Really good question and I'm preparing a video to review just that! But there is a difference between the standard and higher quality ones. The higher the quality the less color reflections and the more light passes through at different angles. They also add on anti scratch and anti dust technology
My glasses are made of ZEISS lenses with all the goodies.. I was charged a friggin' small fortune for them though. So sad these eye places charge an exorbitant amount of money.
I have both. My anti glare/reflection glasses started getting scratched and became very hazy in about 1 year. The older cheaper pair I have without the coating is still working since the past 4-5 years. I've read that maybe the coating I got was cheap, but it was a long time ago, so, I can't say. In terms of reflections. if you don't drive, you won't benefit as much from the coating. But if you got the money, buy it.
you nailed it... I work in the automotive field and am probably rough on glasses. I do appreciate the AR coatings but mostly only while driving at night... I think a good piece of advice would be to have a cheap "spare" set of glasses that are without any AR coating. I have old ones that I am literally wearing right now because of this reason BUT the anti-glare is nice if you are basically replacing your glasses every couple years or something then maybe its not an issue but being as I can't see without mine I have many spare sets most of which do not have any coatings.
@@codemiesterbeats So, it is true that the coatings make your glasses more susceptible to scratches, right? I have met so many opticians who straight up deny it and blame it on the users that they are cleaning their glasses with alcohol and rough clothing materials. Jerks.
Are there glasses that don't reflect the ring lights? That's the problem I have, my old glasses didnt show ring lights when I did videos but my new crizal sapphire does. This is a great disappointment as I really thought the whole point was to look better in pictures and videos. My old lenses were zeiss.
