When you think of the life span of a pair of glasses, there are likely two scenarios that pop into mind. Perhaps your prescription changed or maybe they broke. But say you’re amazing at caring for your glasses and your doctor says you don’t have changes to your vision that require you to get a new prescription, there is still an important aspect of your glasses you should keep up to date—your lenses.
Do lens coatings or additions break down over time?
“Coatings, just like anything else in the world has wear and tear, and they’re not going to last forever,” said VSP network doctor Nichole Moos, OD.
Wait, what’s a coating and why do I need it?
Coatings and additions, also known as lens enhancements, are an optional feature for your prescription lenses that are designed to improve your overall experience with your glasses. Not only do they help with glare and providing comfortable vision, they can protect your lenses from visible scratches that reduce your ability to see. They can also be water and oil resistant, as well as easier to clean. Common lens enhancement options include anti-reflective (AR) coatings, light-reactive, and blue light reduction. Having a lens enhancement or coating added to your lenses will optimize your vision, but it’s important to remember that a higher-quality AR coating will perform better, which will help to extend the life of the coating and the lenses.
There are several choices when it comes to enhancements, and an eye doctor can explain which options will benefit you the most. Your vision plan typically provides savings on different lens enhancements too.
According to Dr. Moos, lens enhancements and coatings can last anywhere from a year to about two years. With a higher-quality enhancement or coating and proper care, you can greatly increase the shelf-life of your lenses.
Watch Dr. Moos describe the signs that it’s time to update your lens coatings.
Consult with your eye doctor on what lens enhancements and coatings are right for you and when you need to replace them. Use our Find a Doctor tool for a quick and easy way to locate your nearest VSP network provider.
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How do make sure you aren’t overusing your lenses? Most people who have prescription eye glasses prefer wearing contact lenses. It’s not only comfortable but it also doesn’t alter your natural look. Though contact lenses are convenient they shouldn’t be used extensively. Overuse of contact lenses can cause serious damages to your eye. If you are not following the 18 hour week rule, then you could be overusing your contact lenses. In other words you must take out your contact lenses for at least 18 hours a week. Here are some symptoms which are indications that you are using you have your lenses on longer than you should, and you need to consult your eye doctor immediately: Pain and redness in the eye Itching when you remove your lenses Increased mucous secretion in the eye Decreased vision Photophobia or light sensitivity Tearing Inability to remove your lenses because they are stuck in the eye Your eye needs direct oxygen to ‘breathe’ and remain healthy.
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