Anyone have anti reflective lenses in glasses?

[EQ_Bo_07]

I am bothered by headlights when I drive at night. I did some research and it looks like anti reflective lenses could do the trip and solve my problem (or at least make it better). However, before I spent a LOT of money ($300) I am wondering if anyone else finds anti reflective lenses useful? Do they work? Is the glare not bothering you as much?

[TwinFoxes]

The ONLY time I use my glasses is driving at night. The anti-reflective lenses help a lot. Mine weren't $300, maybe they were covered by insurance. $300 seems like a lot.

[EQ_Bo_07]

Mine are not going to be covered by Insurance, so I have to pay out of pocket. So, I wanted to make sure it is worth it before spending the money.

[truly scrumptious]

I've had mine about four years - they cost about $400 at the time which was really expensive, but then they've lasted four years! I really llike the anti-reflective coating, and I'll definitely be getting it again when I buy my next pair of glasses.

[foodiezen]

I have had it in my lenses since college and LOVE IT! Pricey--yes. They really do help! A plus, it makes taking picutres much nicer--no glare. If you are uncertain, some companies have a certain amount of day that you can still get a full refund. good luck!

[foodiezen]

I just want to clarify that I've had several pairs of glasses since college and every pair have had the extra coating. Definitely worth it.

[doberbrat]

I HATED them. no one told me that I coudlnt just wipe my glasses on my shirt w/the anti glare coating - I had to use the special wipes. which translated to I never cleaned my glasses - therefore I coudlnt see out of them b/c they were always dirty or streaked.

when I got new glasses 2yrs later I declined the antiglare coating.

I also didnt think they helped w/night driving as much as they claimed.

[MelissaTC]

DH always gets it. He spends his days in a lab, generally in front of computer monitors. He won't get glasses without them.

[almostmom]

I love the non-reflective. It makes a HUGE difference in night driving for me. I have astigmatism, if that means anything. Also, I always wipe my glasses on my shirt! Ideally I put them under water first and use a clean paper towel or something, but I don't own the special wipes or spray.

I did have the coating on an old pair that got really scratched up. I brought them back to the place I bought them, and they removed the coating and put on a new coating. I have 2 pairs right now, both with the coating. One is not looking great anymore, the other is perfect. All this to say that they do scratch a little easier with the coating (I think), but different places do it better! The ones that are in the best shape were from the cheapest place - For Eyes I think. The others were much more expensive!

Good luck--

[daniele_ut]

My glasses have the anti-glare coating and I paid about $150 for them at Costco. I would shop around before spending that much.

[rprav8r]

I *just* got new glasses. This is my first time with the coating, and I really like it. I have 20/20 and just a little astigmatism, so I really only need them for going to the movies and driving at night. But I find that I'm wearing them all day at work in front of the computer b/c everything is just so much crisper now. A much more dramatic difference than my old glasses w/o the coating.

For me, the difference between the coating and not getting the coating was only about $50.

[hellokitty]

I HATED them. no one told me that I coudlnt just wipe my glasses on my shirt w/the anti glare coating - I had to use the special wipes. which translated to I never cleaned my glasses - therefore I coudlnt see out of them b/c they were always dirty or streaked.

when I got new glasses 2yrs later I declined the antiglare coating.

I also didnt think they helped w/night driving as much as they claimed.

It really depends on where you get the glasses at. I paid top dollar for glasses at pearl vision with the anti-reflective coating and it did NOT wear well at all. Started to come off around the edges, etc.. I had the same exp with another local place in college. Last time I got glassesa at sears. I'm not happy about the lense, BUT the anti-reflective coating has stayed on quite nicely this time. If I were you, I'd ask around to ppl who live in your area and ask them specifically how their anti-reflective coating is doing. I used to think that all anti-reflective coating did this, but it turns out it was just two places I got my glasses at that had this problem.

[TwinFoxes]

I HATED them. no one told me that I coudlnt just wipe my glasses on my shirt w/the anti glare coating - I had to use the special wipes. .

I think your coating was different than mine. There's no way in heck I'd remember to use a special wipe on my glasses! I use my shirt, a burp cloth, fleece jacket, whatever's handy. Nothing bad has ever happened.

[trales]

You could try a pair from zenni optical(online) for about $30.00, if you like them go get a nice pair, if not you are only out $30.00. I have bought many pairs of glasses from them, back up glasses, prescription safety glasses and swim goggles.

I have mixed feelings about the anti reflective stuff. I guess it depends on what your vision problem is. I have keratonconus, which causes halo's and the coating does nothing, but special contact lenses help a bit.

I have a nice pair of glasses that I got at Sears, one pair from SEE, and three pairs (goggles, safety glasses, sunglasses) from Zenni.

[creativelightbulb]

note that the anti-glare causes the lenses to smudge easily and they appear purplish and look like vaseline is on them if dirty...

the coating prevents the ole steam and wipe tricks (i.e. shirt tail, tissue, etc) from working so I'd keep a small bottle of cleaner and a clean cloth to clean them while driving ...in the house I just grab the windex or whatever is available

[HIU8]

I have had the coating on my glasses for years. I cannot wear my glasses without it. I wash my glasses with soap and water all the time and dry with a soft terry towel and have never had any scratching issues. I also have the cloth, but I don't feel it does as good a job of cleaning the lenses.

[maestramommy]

I have anti-reflective coating on my glasses, and I think they help a lot. They also keep my eyes from disappearing to the onlooker (my prescription is strong). My glasses are quite expensive, but I think the coating is only one reason.

[Gena]

I have had anti-reflective coating for years and it's great for redcing glare, clarity, photos, etc. Now I have Transitions lenes with anti-reflective coating and I love this combination!

[michellerw]

note that the anti-glare causes the lenses to smudge easily and they appear purplish and look like vaseline is on them if dirty...

the coating prevents the ole steam and wipe tricks (i.e. shirt tail, tissue, etc) from working so I'd keep a small bottle of cleaner and a clean cloth to clean them while driving ...in the house I just grab the windex or whatever is available

I love the anti-reflective coating and I've had it for years (at least 10 because I wear super high index lenses and work on a computer all day), but DH HATES it and complains exactly what kdkinkade posted about above because it makes cleaning the lenses a little trickier.

I think my standards are just lower because I still do the "hot water and paper towel" trick, but I've been wearing them a lot longer. I gave DH the cleaning kit I got with my new glasses and now he's happy.

I think the cost of the coating depends on the type of lenses you have. I have the highest index lenses, so my glasses are ridiculously expensive unless they're on sale (which can be cheaper than insurance). I'd definitely shop this one around if you don't have vision coverage.

[ellies mom]

I had a pair of glasses with the anti-reflective coating and I loved them. No problems at all. The next pair I got with anti-reflective coating sucked and started peeling off in little bits all over the lens. So on my current pair, I decided to go without the coating because it seems to be too hit or miss for me to be bothered with paying the extra amount for something that may end up being more of a bother than it is worth.

[jellibeans]

I typically spend about $300-400 on glasses but I wear them everyday for atleast 2 years. Usually the anti-glare dipping is an extra $75-150. It depends on where you are getting your glasses. I would not buy a pair of glasses without the anti-glare because now I know that I need to have it for everyday glasses wear.

[MoJo]

The anti-reflective does help me drive at night, but not as much as I had hoped. Still, I choose my glasses over my contacts for night driving for that reason.

I have a hard time seeing whenever there on on-coming headlights, and I've been told that if I drove a taller vehicle, it would help alot.

Of course, that would cost a lot more than the $300 for glasses, and it's not something I've had a chance to try.