Blue Filter Coating

It is no secret that we live in an era where technology has become a staple in our daily lives. The majority of us spend many hours a day looking at our digital screens & studies show that 60% of adults spend more than 6 hours a day looking at digital devices. Now what exactly is blue light? It is essentially a colour in the visible spectrum which can be seen by the human eye and is a short wavelength that produces a higher amount of energy. Blue light is all around us, from digital devices such as our smartphones, tablets, computers, TV’s, LED lights, and more. The biggest emission of blue light comes from the Sun which also emits harmful UV radiation. Prolonged exposure to blue light can cause eyestrain, eye fatigue, disruptions to our circadian rhythm, and many more harmful effects.

Here at Optical Palace we carry a variety of blue filter lenses manufactured by some of the most reputable companies in the world. Here are just a few that we carry:

Crizal Prevencia; a special blue filter coating made by Essilor that filters out harmful blue light, which allows for long-term eye health, better clarity of vision, improved overall well-being & more.
SeeCoat Next Blue; a new generation of ultimate blue light protection manufactured by Nikon. It provides optimal protection against blue light, eyestrain relief, ultra-precise vision, & provides superior durability and clarity for everyday use.
ZEISS BlueGuard; the latest generation of blue light protection manufactured by ZEISS that provides even more protection against harmful blue light, prevents digital eye strain, provides visual comfort, & more.

Anti-Glare Coating

Anti-glare or Anti-reflective (AR) is a coating on optical lenses that virtually eliminates the glare & reflection on both the front and back surfaces of your eyeglass lenses. The coating helps improve your vision whether it is during the day or night, making your eyeglasses look more attractive & reducing eyestrain.

There are many types of anti-glare coatings that are available in the industry, but we here at Optical Palace carry the very best. Crizal is a premium Anti-glare coating manufactured by Essilor that has better glare reduction along with better scratch resistance, dust repellence, water repellence, & smudge resistance when compared to traditional AR coatings. We also carry premium AR coatings from other reputable manufacturers, such as Zeiss & Nikon.

Photochromic Lenses

Photochromic lenses are eyeglass lenses which have a special technology that, when exposed to the Sun’s UV rays, the lenses begin to darken and provide protection from the harmful rays of the Sun. The lenses are clear indoors and automatically darken outdoors, depending upon how much sunlight is present, the lenses will darken accordingly. Photochromic lenses are available in a wide variety of lens designs and materials, including Progressive, Bifocal, & High-Index lenses.

The most popular Photochromic brand is Transitions. In 2019, Transitions launched their newest Signature GEN 8 lenses with revolutionary technology that offers optimum vision, comfort, & protection. The GEN 8 lenses are designed to keep up with your lifestyle, providing you with excellent visual performance for both day & night, as well as indoors and outdoors. They also have other revolutionary lenses that you will love! Transitions XTRActive offer optimum protection from UV rays & also darken in the car. Transitions Vantage lenses is the perfect choice if you spend a lot of time outdoors, the lenses polarize as the lens darkens, which reduces glare and gives you optimum vision outdoors.

Optical Palace carries the leading brands in the world for Photochromic lens technology. Come visit us for a healthier future for your eyes!

Scratch-Resistant Coating

Scratch-resistant coating (SR) is a hard surface treatment which is designed to help protect against scratches and extend the durability of your lenses. For people who wear eyeglasses regularly, scratch-resistant coating helps minimize the scratches on lens.

Brand names such as Essilor, Nikon, Zeiss & others offer some of the best SR coatings available in the market that include even better resistance against scratches and increased long-term durability.

* Scratch-resistant coatings are NOT scratch-proof! All optical lens materials including glass lenses can still scratch even with scratch-resistant coatings. *

Polarized Lenses

Polarized lenses are built with a special filter that reduces glare from sunlight, water & snow while also protecting your eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays. They make images appear clearer and sharper, increasing contrast & clarity, reducing eyestrain, and offering better comfort. Both standard sun lenses and polarized lenses offer UV protection, but only polarized lenses can offer these additional benefits.

At Optical Palace, we specialize in polarized lenses, carrying a variety of sunglasses offering different prescriptions and colors. Come visit us and our team can assist you with the perfect pair of polarized sunglasses!