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Driving Safety

A growing number of eyeglass wearers, not to mention eyecare professionals, are seeing their way clear to learn about anti-reflective (AR) lenses.  For people who wear glasses, distracting reflections and glare can rob the eyes of the up to 14 percent of available light.  AR lenses allow virtually all the available light to pass through the lens for sharper, clearer, more comfortable vision.  Recent tests prove that people are able to see more clearly with AR lenses, especially under low light conditions like driving at night.  Key benefits of AR lenses include:

Glare reduction
Wearers see more clearly as the reduction in lens glare increases the transmission of light to the eye.

Better night vision
AR lenses virtually eliminate reflective lens glare caused by oncoming headlights, so wearers have better, more comfortable vision for driving and being outdoors during twilight and night hours.

Improved computer vision
AR lenses can improve computer vision and reduce eye fatigue by eliminating lens glare while using a computer.   They also eliminate some of the eyestrain caused by working under fluorescent lights.

Cosmetic appeal
By eliminating annoying reflections, AR lenses become nearly invisible, enhancing the wearer’s ability to communicate with others.

Be sure to ask your eyecare professional about anti-reflective lenses.