Lens Treatments

Name: Lens Treatments
Brand: Boling Vision Center

The right lens treatments can transform a pair of glasses from a basic vision correction tool into eyewear that performs beautifully across every demand of your daily life.

Lenses Built Around Your Life

Most people put significant thought into choosing the right frames. The lenses inside those frames deserve the same attention. Lens treatments, whether bonded to the lens surface or built into the material during manufacturing, affect how clearly you see, how comfortable your eyes feel, how long your lenses last, and how well your eyewear performs in the specific conditions of your daily life.

At Boling Vision Center's INFOCUS Optical departments across all four Northern Indiana locations, our nationally certified opticians take the time to understand how you use your eyes and recommend the lens treatments that will make a genuine difference for you. Stop into any of our four Northern Indiana locations or ask your optician about lens treatment options at your next appointment.

Lens Treatment Options

The following treatments are available individually or in combination, and our opticians will help you determine which combination best serves your prescription, lifestyle, and budget.

Anti-Reflective Coating

Anti-reflective, or anti-glare, coating is one of the most impactful lens treatments available and one of the most universally beneficial. By eliminating the internal reflections that cause glare from computer screens, overhead lighting, and oncoming headlights at night, anti-reflective lenses provide noticeably cleaner, clearer vision in a wide range of conditions.

They also improve the cosmetic appearance of glasses by making the lenses nearly invisible, allowing others to see your eyes rather than reflections in your lenses. Premium anti-reflective options, including Crizal® lenses, combine anti-reflective properties with additional benefits, including smudge resistance, dust repellency, and enhanced durability.

Photochromic Lenses

Photochromic lenses, most commonly known by the Transitions® brand name, automatically darken when exposed to ultraviolet light outdoors and return to a clear state when back indoors. They provide the convenience of a single pair of glasses that adapts to changing light conditions without the need to switch between regular glasses and sunglasses.

Modern photochromic lenses respond faster and achieve darker outdoor tints than earlier generations, making them a practical and popular option for guests who spend time in both indoor and outdoor environments throughout the day.

Polarized Lenses

Polarized lenses reduce the intense glare produced by light reflecting off flat, reflective surfaces such as water, snow, wet roads, and car hoods. Unlike standard tinted lenses, which simply reduce the overall amount of light entering the eye, polarized lenses selectively block horizontally reflected light, the specific component responsible for the most blinding and visually fatiguing glare.

The result is dramatically improved visual clarity, contrast, and comfort in high-glare outdoor conditions. Polarized lenses are an excellent choice for driving, fishing, water sports, skiing, and any other outdoor activity where glare is a significant concern.

UV Protection

Ultraviolet radiation is a significant and cumulative risk factor for cataracts, macular degeneration, and other eye conditions, making UV protection a non-negotiable component of any outdoor eyewear recommendation. Our lenses provide 100% UVA and UVB protection, blocking the full spectrum of harmful ultraviolet radiation.

UV protection is available in clear lenses as well as tinted and photochromic options, ensuring that every pair of glasses from Boling Vision Center provides this fundamental layer of ocular protection.

Scratch-Resistant Coating

No lens is completely scratch-proof, but scratch-resistant coatings significantly improve the durability of lens surfaces, extending the life of the lenses and maintaining optical clarity over time. Premium coatings, including those in the Crizal® family, combine scratch resistance with other surface treatments for a more comprehensive protective solution. Scratch-resistant coating is particularly important for children's lenses and for guests whose glasses are exposed to more demanding conditions in daily use.

Blue Light Filtering

For guests who spend significant time on digital screens, blue light filtering lenses reduce the amount of high-energy visible blue light reaching the eye. While the research on the direct ocular effects of blue light continues to evolve, many guests find that blue light filtering lenses improve comfort and reduce eye fatigue during extended screen use, particularly in the evening hours when blue light exposure can also affect sleep quality.

Tinting

Lens tinting serves both functional and aesthetic purposes. Functionally, tinted lenses reduce glare, improve depth perception, enhance contrast, and reduce eye fatigue in specific light conditions, with different tint colors offering different optical advantages for different activities.

Gray tints reduce brightness without significantly altering color perception, making them a versatile all-purpose outdoor tint. Brown and amber tints enhance contrast and depth perception, making them popular for driving and outdoor sports. Yellow tints improve contrast in low-light conditions and are commonly used for activities like shooting and indoor sports. Tinting is also a cosmetic option for guests who want a specific look in their lenses, and our opticians can discuss the full range of available tints and what each offers.

Combining Treatments for Maximum Performance

Many of the most effective lens solutions combine multiple treatments tailored to the guest's specific needs. A pair of driving glasses might combine polarized lenses with anti-reflective coating and UV protection. A pair of everyday progressives might benefit from anti-reflective coating, blue light filtering, and scratch resistance. Our opticians help guests think through the combinations that make the most sense for their lifestyle and build lenses accordingly.

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Virtual Try-On

For guests who want to explore frame and lens options from home before visiting the office, our Virtual Try-On Tool allows you to see how thousands of frames look on your own face. Our opticians are also available virtually to discuss lens treatment recommendations and answer any questions before your appointment.

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Why Choose Boling Vision Center?

At Boling Vision Center's Optical & Vision Solution Center, lens selection is a thoughtful, personalized process guided by nationally certified opticians who understand how lens treatments affect real-world visual performance. With an on-site INFOCUS Optical Lab, four Northern Indiana locations, and a team that genuinely invests in getting every detail right, we deliver eyewear that looks great and performs even better. Amazing happens here.

Lens Treatments Frequently Asked Questions

Are lens treatments included in the cost of glasses?

Some basic treatments, including UV protection, are standard in most lens packages. Others, including premium anti-reflective coatings, photochromic options, and polarization, are typically add-ons with additional costs that vary by product and brand. Our opticians will walk you through the options and associated costs so you can make an informed decision based on your needs and budget.

Do I need anti-reflective coating if I already have photochromic lenses?

Yes, and the two treatments complement each other well. Photochromic lenses address outdoor light conditions by darkening in UV light, but they don't eliminate the internal reflections that cause glare indoors or at night. Anti-reflective coating addresses that separate issue, and combining the two provides more comprehensive visual performance across all lighting conditions.

Can prescription sunglasses have polarized lenses?

Yes. Polarized lenses are available in prescription form across a wide range of lens materials and designs, including progressive and high-index options. Our opticians can discuss the best combination of prescription, lens material, and polarized treatment for your specific needs.

How long do lens coatings last?

The durability of lens coatings depends on the quality of the coating and how well the lenses are cared for. Premium coatings, including Crizal® products, are significantly more durable than entry-level options and maintain their optical properties longer with proper care, including cleaning with appropriate lens cloths and solutions rather than paper products or clothing.

Is blue light filtering worth it?

For guests who spend significant time on screens, particularly in the evening, many find blue light filtering lenses provide a noticeable improvement in comfort and evening eye fatigue. The evidence on long-term ocular effects of blue light is still developing, but the comfort benefit alone makes it a worthwhile consideration for heavy screen users. Our opticians can help you assess whether it makes sense for your situation.