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Functional coatings

Various functional coatings are available, including the following: Multi-Coating for flicker-free vision and a minimization of reflections; our new and improved UV protection to shield the eyes from ultraviolet rays; Super Power Shield Coating for outstanding scratch resistance; Organic Shield Coating for heat resistance; Pro-Guard Coating for stain-proofing; Foggy Guard Coating for the comfortable, convenient prevention of fogging; highly fashionable mirror processing; and RMC for realizing clearer vision for sunglasses.

■Antireflection coating

Clean Multi-Coating for flicker-free, clean vision

The application of our newly developed Clean Multi-Coating for minimizing reflections on both sides of each lens ensures a clean, field of view that approximates natural vision.


Hard Multi-Coating for bright, clear vision

Hard Multi-Coating prevents reflections to ensure bright, clear vision.


■UV protection

Our new and improved UV protection shields the eyes from ultraviolet rays

This nearly colorless and transparent coating, which can be applied irrespective of the color of the lens, provides new and improved UV protection to block nearly 100% of harmful ultraviolet rays of 400 nanometers or less.


Without lens

Lens without UV protection

Lens with new and improved UV protection

■Scratch-resistant coating

Super Power Shield Coating for scratch resistance and enhanced durability

・Enhanced durability made possible by the application of advanced nanotechnology
Durability is enhanced by our new Multi-Coating with buffering effect.

・Outstanding scratch resistance
Superior abrasion resistance has been achieved by strengthening the multi-coating applied to the surface of the lens and making the surface of the lens more slippery.

・Stain proofing
Excellent stain proofing has been realized through the application of a special fluorine compound-based coating offering highly effective water and oil repellent properties.

・Clean vision
The use of high-grade clear lenses with 99% transmittance makes for natural vision with minimal reflections.


Super Power Shield Coating

Conventional Multi-Coating

Two-kilogram weight placed atop steel wool and pushed back and forth 50 times across the surface of each lens (comparison made using our lenses)



Super Power Shield Coating

Conventional Multi-Coating

Comparative illustrations taken after lenses have been wiped


■Heat-resistant coating

Heavy-duty Organic Shield Coating for heat resistance

・Using a new scratch-resistant structure made possible by the application of the latest technology in this area

・Unsurpassed heat resistance for plastic lenses

・Natural color that complements the skin

・Goes beyond heat resistance to also offer superior performance in other terms

・Satisfaction guaranteed and backed by exceptional after-purchase customer service

For more information, go to the Organic Shield Coating explanatory page.

■Stain-proofing

Pro-Guard Coating to make your lenses more resistant to stains and easy to wipe clean

This newly developed stain-proofing coating is designed to make your lenses more resistant to fingerprints and stains and to allow smudges to be easily wiped clean. A breeze to maintain, these lenses can be kept consistently clean at all times.


Can also be wiped clean of fingerprints

Water and oil repellent

(Illustrative photographs)


Characteristics
  • This is a new type of coating produced by chemically binding a special fluorochemical compound that repels oil and water onto a conventional coating.
  • Improved surface slip performance means reduced friction and excellent stain proofing.
  • With an oil-repellent property added to bolster the conventional water-repellent property of this coating, its surface has become more slippery and resistant to oil as well as water.
Effects
  • Excellent surface slip performance confers protection against fingerprints and stains and allows smudges to be easily wiped clean.
  • A breeze to maintain, lenses can be kept consistently clean at all times.
Recommended for the following types of people:
  • Those wanting to wear eyeglasses for seniors and find it troublesome to take care of them.
  • Those looking for rimless frames that require careful handling.
  • Those who do not like cosmetics and other substances to adhere to their lens.
  • Those who are bothered by stubborn oily smudges that appear when cooking or eating.

■Anti-fogging coating

Foggy Guard Coating for the elimination of inconveniences caused by wearing lenses in various situations

We investigated the various ways in which foggy eyeglasses inconvenience the wearers and harnessed our proprietary nanotechnology to introduce Foggy Guard Coating. This coating is guaranteed to eliminate such inconveniences, ensure safety, and deliver comfortable, clean vision.


Foggy Guard Coating uses a special coating to prevent lenses from fogging up. An ultra-thin lens coating applied to the surface of the lens demonstrates superior beading performance, such that moisture forms a film on the surface of the lens to prevent dew formation and fogging.

■Mirror coating

Highly fashionable mirror coating

The surface of each highly fashionable mirrored lens has been processed to reflect light like a mirror. The front surface is mirrored and our Hard Multi-Coating protects the back surface.


Light Mirror lenses are fashionable mirrored lenses that show a faint reflection

This new type of light mirror lens is appealing in a casual sense for its visual aesthetics, which is attributed to a faint reflection that is produced by applying a silver, gold, or blue mirror coating to any base color. The front surface is mirrored and our Hard Multi-Coating protects the back surface. The tint of these lenses is so faint that other people can still see your eyes. The colored tints look slightly different depending on whether you are looking at these lenses from the front or from an angle. The faint reflection favorably accentuates a fashionable, carefree appearance. These stylish lenses can be worn to complement active lifestyles. They are great for going shopping, enjoying parties, and savoring the urban environment.


■RMC processing

RMC realizes clearer vision for sunglasses.

Characteristics
  • A Hard Coating is applied to the front surface of the lenses and a Multi-Coating is applied to the back surface.
  • Multi-Coating is applied to only the back surface of the lenses to realize clearer vision.
  • Annoying reflections that often appear in the back surface of sunglass lenses are prevented.
Suggested uses
  • This treatment is ideal for persons wanting clearer vision with imports and other types of sunglasses.

■Coating color processing

Palette Color Coating for turning lenses into a new form of optical cosmetics for the eye

Have you ever noticed that the light reflecting off your lenses when the light hits their surface is a green tint?

Even after you select your favorite frame and lens color as a style-conscious wearer of eyeglasses, the light reflected off the surface of your lenses will still be green. This is akin to an individual who might frequently change her hairstyle or clothing but will only ever use the same lipstick.

In this connection, ophthalmic lens manufacturer Tokai developed six new coating colors that are compatible with different lens colors. Select the right coating color to refine your stylish presentation.


 Click here for more detailed information on Palette Color Coating for turning lenses into a new form of optical cosmetics for the eye

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