Lens coatings
Anti-reflective, hard coat and ClearKraft, our own AR line, in tiers for different patients and budgets. Every coating is applied and quality-tested in our lab.
Anti-reflective coatings
AR reduces glare and reflections on the lens surface, lets more light through and gives eyewear a more natural look. It’s the foundation coating for modern eyewear.
What it does
- Reduces glare and reflections
- Improves light transmission
- Enhances cosmetic appearance
- Better visual clarity
- Suitable for all lens materials
- Cost-effective protection
When to recommend it
- As a baseline on every prescription
- High-power lenses
- Patients concerned about how their lenses look
- Computer, office and screen-heavy work
- Night-time drivers
ClearKraft, our own AR line
ClearKraft is EyeKraft’s house brand of anti-reflective coating, engineered in-house to bring premium coating quality to patients at an accessible price.
It goes on in our lab, in an OAC-75 series vacuum deposition system inside a HEPA-filtered clean room, and comes in two tiers.
- ClearKraft Standard
- Anti-reflective treatment
- Smudge-resistant surface
- Scratch-resistant hardening
- Water-repellent coating
- Dust-repellent
- Standard UV protection
- ClearKraft+ Premium
- Everything in ClearKraft
- Blue light filtering
- Enhanced UV protection
- Stronger smudge resistance
- Improved durability
- VSP TechShield compatible
VSP TechShield. ClearKraft+ is compatible with VSP TechShield, so it works with VSP plans and approved vendor networks and keeps billing simple. Insurance and managed care
Hard coats and premium options
Beyond standard coatings, we offer hard coat options for patients who need more durability.
- Standard hard coat
- A protective hardening layer that resists scratches and impact. A good fit for active patients and high-wear environments.Scratch resistance, impact protection, longer lens life, suitable for all ages.
- Premium AR + hard coat
- Advanced anti-reflective coating combined with a reinforced hard coat, for the most protection in our range.Scratch resistance, anti-reflective, premium UV protection.
Coating comparison
A quick reference for matching a coating tier to each patient.
| Feature | Basic | ClearKraft | ClearKraft+ | Premium AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-reflective | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Scratch resistant | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Smudge resistant | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| UV protection | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Blue light filter | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Water repellent | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Dust repellent | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| VSP approved | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
All coatings include standard scratch resistance and UV protection.
Questions about coatings?
We can help you choose the right protection for each patient and budget. Call 1-888-455-2022 or send us a message.