Scratch Resistant Coating
Scratch-resistant coating (also called hard coat) adds a durable protective layer to plastic lenses. Standard on all our lenses — extends lens life significantly.
What Is Scratch Resistant Coating?
Plastic prescription lenses — even high-quality CR-39 and high-index materials — are inherently softer than glass and can scratch from everyday use. A scratch-resistant hard coat is applied as a thin transparent layer to both surfaces of the lens, significantly increasing durability.
How It Works
The hard coat is applied via dip coating or spin coating in a controlled environment, then cured under UV light or heat. The resulting surface is harder and more abrasion-resistant than uncoated plastic, while remaining optically clear.
Included as Standard
All our prescription lenses include scratch-resistant coating as standard — no upgrade or additional charge is required. For maximum scratch protection, consider Crizal's advanced anti-reflective coatings which include an enhanced scratch-resistant system.
What Scratch Coating Won't Do
No plastic lens is scratch-proof. Hard coating significantly improves resistance but deep scratches from sand, gravel, or rough surfaces can still occur. Proper lens care — storing in a case, using microfiber cloth for cleaning — extends lens life significantly.
Common Questions
Can I add multiple coatings to one lens?
Are coatings permanent?
Which coating is the most important?
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