Can transition lens coating be removed?

There are two primary ways to remove the anti-reflective coating: For plastic (CR-39) or polycarbonate lenses, use an etching cream. For lenses made of glass, use a solution of isopropanol and saltwater to soften the coating, and then remove it with a plastic scraper.

Do clip on sunglasses scratch lenses?

Will the clips scratch my lenses or frames? The four retaining clips on the clip on sunglasses have a clear vinyl protective sleeve to help protect your lenses and frames from scratching. Provided that you take reasonable care when fitting or removing the clipons, scratching is not normally a problem.

Are clip on sunglasses safe?

Yes. Clip-on glasses provide the same protection as other types of sunglasses, but they must be properly fitted. If they are not the same shape and size as your regular glasses the level of protection is affected. It’s also important to choose clip-ons that offer the maximum level of UV protection (400).

How do you get anti-reflective coating off glasses?

The coating isn’t supposed to be removable, but you can get it off. The process depends on whether the glasses have plastic or glass lenses. You use a glass etching compound on plastic lenses, but when it comes to glass lenses, you mechanically scrape off the coating after softening it with isopropyl alcohol.

How do you store clips on sunglasses?

Whenever your clipons are not in use, keep them safe in the hard case provided. Do not wear your clip on sunglasses for any extended period outdoors in rainy conditions and never put them away in their case damp otherwise damage may result to the lenses, frame and case.

How do you cut clips on sunglasses?

How to trim clip on sunglasses? You can cut these custom clip-on sunglasses with a good pair of scissors and polish the edges with an emery board or stone.

Do you need an AR coating on Sunglass lenses?

Put simply, it doesn’t, and we highly recommend AR for both non-polarized and polarized sunglass lenses to minimize light transmission and glare from behind. Hopefully this blog helped you decide whether you need an AR coating on your sunglasses.

Why do I need anti-reflective coating on the backside of my sunglasses?

In order to prevent or minimize all of that light, glare, and UV reflecting off the back of the lenses, you need a sunglass lens that has an anti-reflective coating on the backside. Without an anti-reflective coating on the backside of your sunglasses, you will see many visually distracting reflections.

Does backside AR on sunglasses make a difference?

Backside AR on sunglasses makes a difference, which is why just about every premium brand includes it in their lenses. Speaking of making a difference, we also recommend it especially for flatter frames. With a flatter frame (and lens), there’s more opportunity for light to bounce off the back of the lens and into your eye. Good news!

Can you clean AR-coated lenses without wetting?

Also, don’t attempt to clean AR-coated lenses without wetting them first. Using a dry cloth on a dry lens can cause lens scratches. And because anti-reflective coating eliminates light reflections that can mask lens surface defects, fine scratches often are more visible on AR-coated lenses than on uncoated lenses.