Dr Gary Rubin Md (Chicago, IL)

• How does the anti-glare coating work?

  The anti-glare coating will allow more light to pass through the lens and less light to bounce off from the lens. It will make your lens invisible so that people can see your eyes clearly. And it will give you better vision of the images.

• How long can anti glare coating last on eye glasses?

  If you pay enough care to it and don't make it scratched,it can last as long as many years.You should be especially careful when cleaning it.I have a pair of anti-glare glasses and they are in the third year now.

• Should I get anti-glare glasses?

  To relieve your eye strain, pair of computer glasses can meet your needs. You can also keep your eyes away from your computer screen regualrly and let your eyes relax, then it will reduce your eye strain. If you want to get anti-glare glasses, you can talk to your doctor and take your doctor's advice.

• Can the Anti glare coating be added to the lens?

  Of course you can. You can take your glasses back to your optician where you bought your glasses. Their lab will add the anti-glare coating on your lenses. But it may be costly. You can contact your optician to determine whether they are willing to do it for you.

• How to remove the anti-glare coating from my glasses?

  I don't know how to remove the anti-glare coating from the glasses. You'd better take your glasses to your optician. Their lab will use a special acid to do that.

• Where can I get an anti-glare coating for my glasses?

  Yes you can.Take your glasses to nearby optical store and ask them to add the coating for you.But it may cost more to have the coating only.

• Will the Windex ruin the anti-glare coating?

  The anti-glare coating can get scratched easily if you don't clear it properly.It is not recommended to use Windex,soap or something that are too strong to clean it.

• What kind of cleaners are good to clean glasses with anti-glare coating?

  Aplly several drops of a mild dishwater detergent into the water and mix them up. Then soap your lenses into the water and gently rub your lenses with your finger. Finally, rinse your glasses under warm, running water and dry them with soft cloth. The mild dishwater detergent won't harm your lens.

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