What Lens Coatings Do Your Patients Really Need? A Simple Guide for Clinics

When it comes to choosing lenses, patients often feel confused—especially once they hear about coatings. Multicoated, blue light protection, photochromic... it's a lot to take in.

The key for optical clinics is to simplify the conversation. Instead of focusing on what a coating is, focus on what it does—and why it matters for their daily routine.

Here’s a guide you can use to explain coatings to patients without overwhelming them. We’ve aligned it with what’s available in the Rising Sun lens range from TKR Optics to make recommending easier.

1. Multicoated Lenses: For All-Day Clarity

What it does: Reduces glare from lights, screens, and headlights. Improves how the lenses look in photos and face-to-face interactions.

Best for:

• Office workers

• Students

• Drivers

• Anyone wearing glasses all day

TKR Option: Rising Sun HMC

How to explain it:

“This coating helps reduce glare and reflections, so your lenses look clearer and your eyes feel less tired—especially under artificial lighting.”

2. Blue Shield Coating: For Gadget Users

What it does: Filters blue light from screens, helping reduce digital eye strain, especially after long hours of device use.

Best for:

• People who use computers or phones most of the day

• Students attending online classes

• Remote workers

TKR Option: Rising Sun Blue Shield

How to explain it:

“This coating filters out some of the harsh light from your screen, which can help reduce eye strain, especially if you’re on your phone or laptop a lot.”

3. Photochromic Coating: For Indoor-Outdoor Transitions

What it does: Lenses darken in sunlight and clear up indoors, protecting the eyes from UV light and glare without needing to switch to sunglasses.

Best for:

• People frequently going in and out of the house or office

• Drivers or commuters exposed to sunlight

• Patients who don’t want to carry a second pair of glasses

TKR Option: Rising Sun Photochromic

How to explain it:

“This lens adjusts to light. It stays clear indoors but darkens when you step into the sun—so you don’t need to switch to sunglasses.”

How to Recommend Coatings Without Confusing Patients

Instead of listing coatings, try presenting them based on lifestyle:

Scenario 1: A college student who’s always online

Recommend Blue Shield for screen comfort“You’ll feel less strain, especially during late-night study sessions.”

Scenario 2: A parent who’s in and out of the car all day

Recommend Photochromic“This way, you’re always protected from the sun—even when you forget your sunglasses.”

Scenario 3: An office worker with long meetings and screen time

Recommend Anti-Reflective + Blue Shield“This keeps your lenses clear and your eyes relaxed in meetings and under overhead lights.”

Final Thought

Your patients don’t need to know what HMC or UV420 stands for. They just need to know: “Will this help me see clearly and feel comfortable?”

By framing your recommendations around daily needs—not technical specs—you’ll build trust, make sales smoother, and improve patient satisfaction.

At TKR Optics, our Rising Sun lenses come with practical coating combinations designed for life in the Philippines—from glare-heavy days to long hours in front of screens.