Hydrophobic Coating

Key features

Hydrophobic Coating creates an extremely smooth surface that repels water and moisture. Drops do not spread across the lens but roll off quickly, reducing smears and smudges. This treatment is often combined with anti-reflective and hardening coatings.

Benefits of Hydrophobic Coating

• Water repellency — The drops run off without leaving any residue.
• Cleaner lenses — Reduces the build-up of dirt, dust and fingerprints.
• Ease of maintenance — Daily cleaning becomes quicker and easier.
• Greater transparency — Less glare and better visual quality in damp environments.

Types of Hydrophobic Coating

• Standard hydrophobic — Basic protection against water and damp.
• Superhydrophobic — Maximum smoothness and ease of cleaning.
• Combined water-repellent — Formulated with an anti-reflective agent and a hardener for comprehensive protection.

When is it recommended?

• Everyday use — Keeps your lenses clean for longer.
• Damp environments — Rain, fog, steam, outdoor sports.
• Sport and active pursuits — Prevent glare and improve visibility.
• Lenses with anti-reflective coating — It increases its lifespan and makes it easier to clean.

Relationship with other treatments

The Hydrophobic Coating is often part of a range of finishes that enhance comfort, durability and visual appeal.

• Anti-reflective coating — The water-repellent treatment makes it easier to clean and increases its lifespan.
• Hardening treatment — Essential for comprehensive protection.
• Photochromic lenses — The water-repellent finish keeps the surface cleaner, even outdoors.

Optical solutions

Hydrophobic Coating is available on all the main types of lenses, offering various levels of protection.

• Basic water-repellent — Essential protection for everyday use.
• Premium superhydrophobic — Maximum smoothness and ease of cleaning.
• Water-repellent + anti-reflective — The most comprehensive and recommended combination.

Isolani Experience

At Isolani Optical Centres, we select the most suitable Hydrophobic Coating based on the lens material, your lifestyle and your day-to-day needs, ensuring clarity, protection and ease of care.

• Bespoke glasses — Selecting the most suitable treatments.
• Behavioural Centring — Real-world parameters for optimum performance.
• Simulation Room — Testing the performance of the lenses under real-world conditions.

Ongoing support

Proper care of hydrophobic lenses is essential to ensuring they last as long as possible. At Isolani Optical Centres, we offer ongoing support to guarantee protection and good vision over time.

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