Mirror Coating Lenses
Mirror coating lenses, also known as mirror lenses, have become very popular in recent years. Also, Mirror coating has become very popular amongst outdoor sports enthusiasts. Mirror-coating lenses offer several benefits, including reducing glare and improving vision in bright sunlight.
What Are Mirror Coating Lenses?
Mirror-coating lenses are lenses with a thin coating of metal or other materials applied to the front surface of the lens. This coating reflects light and reduces the light that passes through the lens. The coating also gives the lens a mirror-like appearance.
Mirror-coating lenses are available in different colors, including gold, silver, blue, green, and red. The color of the coating affects the amount and type of light reflected. For example, gold coatings reflect more yellow light, while blue coatings reflect more blue light.
How Do Mirror Coating Lenses Work?
Mirror-coating lenses work by reflecting light away from the eyes. When light hits the lens, it absorbs some of it, and some is reflected. The mirror coating reflects a portion of the light away from the eyes, reducing glare and improving vision in bright sunlight.
The amount of light reflected by the mirror coating depends on the thickness of the coating and the type of material used. Thicker coatings reflect more light but can also make the lens appear darker. Different materials can be used to create mirror coatings, including aluminum, titanium, and silver.
Maintenance For Mirror Coatings
- Most anti-reflective coatings are made up of one or more of the following if not all of them: Silicone Oxide (SiO2), Titanium Oxide, Zirconium Oxides, Magnesium Fluoride (MgF2) (mainly used on glass), and with technology advancements, other oxides and chemicals that are not listed may be employed.
- A/R is a microscopic, incredibly thin layer put to the lens’s surface using a vacuum coating technique.
Reason For Reflections
- With carefully prepared lens cleaners, mirror coatings should be cleaned.
- A water-diluted mild soap with a PH of no higher than 7.5.
- If used frequently, dilute 70% isopropyl alcohol in water (no more than a 50/50 combination).
- Avoid ammonia-based cleaners like Windex and other industrial cleaners, strong detergent soaps, and acidic or base solutions (PH ranges around 10).
Lens Coating Types And Purpose
- Mirror finishes come in solid, gradient, and double gradient varieties. ‘Half Mirror’ and ‘Flash Mirror’ are two examples of typical mirror coatings. A full mirror reflection is produced on the outside of the lens by the dense mirror coating known as the half mirror coating. This coating fully conceals the appearance of the eye. The flash mirror coating is a less dense coating that provides a transparent mirror effect.
- Mirror coatings are applied for both practical and aesthetic purposes. On sunny days with snow or other glare-enhancing material on the ground, a double gradient mirror coating combined with a somewhat dark solid tint and/or polarised lens provides the best direct optical acuity.
Benefits of Mirror Coating Lenses
- Reduced Glare: Mirror coating lenses reduce glare and improve vision in bright sunlight. This makes them ideal for outdoor activities such as skiing, fishing, and boating.
- Fashionable: Mirror-coating lenses are available in various colors, making them a stylish choice for sunglasses and other eyewear.
- Improved Contrast: Mirror coating lenses can improve contrast and enhance color perception, making them ideal for sports such as golf and tennis.
- Scratch Resistance: The mirror coating provides an extra layer of protection for the lens, making them more scratch-resistant than regular lenses.
- Protection from UV Rays: Many mirror-coating lenses are designed to offer additional protection against harmful UV rays, which can cause damage to your eyes over time.
At GKB Optic Technologies, we have a vast range of colors and tints best suited for outdoor activities, lifestyle, sports, and sunglasses. It is usually combined with Grey, Brown, and G15 colored tint with 85% Intensity. Apart from mirror coating, we have different types of coating like Aqua™ & Aqua+UV Coating Lenses, BlueX™ lens Coating, and many more.