Why Anti-Reflective Back Coatings are Important for Sunglasses

Anti-reflective back coatings have become an essential feature in premium sunglasses because they improve optical clarity and reduce glare.

When light reflects off the back surface of a lens, it can cause reduced visual clarity, distortion and eye strain. This effect worsens in strong sunlight or dim conditions and is one of the most common problems faced by daily sunglass wearers.

What do anti-reflective back coatings do?

The purpose of these coatings is to minimise the glare that bounces off the back surface of the lens. Without this protection, wearers can experience:

• decreased visual sharpness

• headaches

• eye fatigue

• difficulty seeing in bright environments

This is especially important for people who spend a lot of time outdoors, whether working, driving, hiking, sailing, fishing or skiing.

Why AM Eyewear uses gold anti-reflective coatings

AM Eyewear has spent 20 years in the optical industry researching lens technology. Our premium Carl ZEISS sustainable lenses feature a gold anti-reflective back coating across many of our AM Eyewear sunglasses

Why gold?

Gold coatings offer the best glare reduction compared to other anti-reflective options. They reflect specific wavelengths of blue and violet light while allowing others to pass through. The benefits include:

• reduced glare

• less eye strain

• sharper vision

• more natural colour perception

This results in a better visual experience and more accurate colour representation.

A premium visual and aesthetic benefit

The gold anti-reflective coating doesn’t just improve clarity. It also enhances the look of AM Eyewear frames by giving them a distinct premium finish.

This coating is used across the Carl ZEISS solar lens collection featured in many of AM Eyewear’s premium sunglasses.

Conclusion

Anti-reflective back coatings are a crucial part of modern optical design and play a big role in reducing glare, enhancing clarity and improving comfort for everyday wearers. Gold anti-reflective back coatings are one of the best solutions for people who spend a lot of time outdoors or in bright environments.

AM Eyewear’s sunglasses are engineered as optical products first and fashion accessories second. Their ZEISS gold-coated sustainable lenses reflect years of optical design and craftsmanship, making them some of the most advanced sunglasses in Australia.