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Can I have photochromic and antireflection coating on the same lens?

Question

My question is can a lens be anti-reflective coating and photochromic at the same time? This because when I use my pc or the tv for long and also when I go into the sun I feel pain in my eyes.

Answer Written answer:
Qualified optometrist Simon Kay BSc(Hons) MCOptom answers this question.

Yes you can have photochromic lenses (Reactions) and antireflective (Ultraclear) coating on the same lens. Just enquire in store.

Optician's Biography

Simon Kay BSc(Hons) MCOptom has been a qualified Optometrist for over 30 years, and has a vast experience of almost all aspects of optometry. He joined Specsavers Opticians in 1993 first in Liverpool and for 15 years as a director of Lancaster and Morecambe. He served on many panels and committees whilst a director, including those responsible for IT design and professional advancement. He was regional chairman of the North West directors of Specsavers for over 12 years and as such was involved in almost all aspects of optometry on a business and professional level. He has been involved on the Local Optical Committee for many years and is currently Vice Chairman in his area.
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