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Lens coating

Anti-Scratch Coating

A hardened surface treatment that protects your prescription lenses from everyday wear. Included as standard on all 1.50 index lenses — and available as an upgrade on higher indexes.
How it works

What does anti-scratch coating do?

Anti-scratch coating is a thin hardened layer applied to the lens surface that makes it more resistant to everyday scratches — extending the lifespan of your lenses significantly.

What is anti-scratch coating?

Anti-scratch coating is a transparent hardened layer bonded to the lens surface during the glazing process. It dramatically increases the surface resistance of the lens without affecting optical clarity, colour or weight.

What does it protect against?

It protects against the small surface abrasions that occur through everyday use — placing glasses face down, wiping lenses dry, storing without a case, or contact with keys and other objects. It does not make lenses unbreakable, but significantly extends how long they remain clear and scratch-free.

Do I still need a lens cloth?

Yes. Anti-scratch coating provides protection against everyday abrasions but is not a substitute for proper care. Always clean your lenses with a microfibre cloth and lens solution where possible — dry wiping with fabrics such as clothing can still cause fine scratches over time.
Key benefits

Why anti-scratch coating matters

Extended lens life
Lenses with anti-scratch coating last significantly longer before fine scratches begin to affect optical clarity and appearance.
Maintains optical clarity
Surface scratches scatter light and reduce the sharpness of vision. Anti-scratch coating keeps your lenses clearer for longer.
Protects your investment
Prescription lenses are a significant purchase. Anti-scratch coating helps ensure they remain in the best possible condition throughout their lifetime.
No effect on performance
The coating is completely clear and does not affect the colour, weight or optical power of your lenses in any way.
Availability

Anti-scratch coating across all lens indexes

Anti-scratch coating is included as standard on 1.50 index lenses. On higher indexes it is available as an optional upgrade alongside the included MAR coating.
Lens index
Anti-scratch
Also included
Optional upgrades
1.50 Standard
Included
—
MAR, Blue light, Transition, Tint, Polarised
1.60 Thin
Available upgrade
Anti-reflective (MAR)
Blue light, Transition, Tint, Polarised
1.67 Thinner
Available upgrade
Anti-reflective (MAR)
Blue light, Transition, Tint, Polarised
1.74 Ultra-thin
Available upgrade
Anti-reflective (MAR)
Blue light, Transition, Tint, Polarised
Lens types

Available across all lens types

Single vision
Included as standard on 1.50 index single vision lenses. Available as an upgrade on 1.60, 1.67 and 1.74.
Varifocal
Included as standard on 1.50 index varifocal lenses. Available as an upgrade on higher indexes across all four varifocal packages.
Bifocal
Included as standard on 1.50 index bifocal lenses. Available as an upgrade on 1.60 and 1.67 index bifocal lenses.
Non-prescription
Included as standard on 1.50 index non-prescription lenses. Available as an upgrade on higher indexes.

How to order

How to add anti-scratch coating to your lenses

1
Choose a frame
Browse our full range of frames from £10. Anti-scratch coating is available with any frame across all lens types.
2
Select your lens type and index
Choose single vision, varifocal, bifocal or non-prescription. Then select your lens index. On 1.50, anti-scratch is already included.
3
Add as a coating upgrade
On 1.60 index and above, add anti-scratch as an upgrade at the coatings step during checkout alongside your other coating choices.

Ready to order your glasses with anti-scratch lenses?

Anti-scratch coating is included as standard on all 1.50 index lenses. All lenses are glazed in-house by our qualified technicians. Frames from £10.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

        • Small: Best for narrower faces.
        • Medium: Suits most face shapes.
        • Large: Ideal for wider faces.
          Lens Width
          mm48mm54
          Bridge Width
          mm15mm22
          Arm Width
          mm137mm145
              £10£130