{"id":521,"date":"2026-09-23T14:34:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T06:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.albenisi.com\/blog\/?p=521"},"modified":"2026-09-23T14:34:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T06:34:25","slug":"can-i-get-anti-glare-coating-on-my-glasses-frames-4b74-1a164e","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.albenisi.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/23\/can-i-get-anti-glare-coating-on-my-glasses-frames-4b74-1a164e\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I get anti – glare coating on my glasses frames?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey there, thanks for swinging by\u2014today I\u2019m tackling one of the most common questions I get from customers who order glasses frames from us (you guys know I\u2019m all about keeping it real, no jargon allowed): Can you actually get anti-glare coating on your existing glasses frames? Let\u2019s break this down like we\u2019re chatting over coffee, no stuffy textbook stuff, okay? Glasses Frame<\/a><\/p>\n

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First, let\u2019s get one thing straight\u2014if you\u2019re just here for a random frame you picked up at the mall, this answer might shift a little, but we<\/em> make frames, so I\u2019m gonna spill the tea specific to our work because that\u2019s what y\u2019all care about, right? Let\u2019s start with what anti-glare (we just call it AR coating around here, saves time) actually is. It\u2019s this super thin, micro-scratch-resistant layer that gets applied to lenses, not the frames themselves\u2014wait, hold on, that\u2019s the first mix-up people have. Frames are the metal, plastic, acetate thing that holds lenses; AR coating is for the lenses, not the frame. But I know what you\u2019re actually asking: \u201cI got a dope pair of frames (your frames, from us, or anyone else) can I slap AR coating on the lenses that fit \u2019em?\u201d That\u2019s the real question, so let\u2019s focus there.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s talk about our process, since we\u2019re the frame supplier here, not a lens coating lab. When we make frames, we design \u2019em to work with standard lens sizes\u2014single vision, progressive, even blue light lenses, those all fit. So the short answer first: Yes, for most<\/em> frames, you can get AR coating on the lenses you put in \u2019em\u2014no matter where you bought the frames from, as long as the lens size matches. But wait, are there exceptions? Absolutely, and that\u2019s where people run into headaches. For example, if you\u2019ve got like, ultra-thin titanium wire frames (the super slim, lightweight ones we carry a ton of), those have tiny little notches or grooves that hold the lenses. You gotta make sure the lens shop knows those are \u201crimless semi-rimless\u201d frames so they don\u2019t grind the edges too thin\u2014because if you grind too much, the lens won\u2019t stay in, and then you\u2019re out both frames and lenses. That\u2019s a mistake we see all the time, so we always tell customers to flag their frame style when they get lenses coated.<\/p>\n

Now, let\u2019s get into the actual science of AR coating, because some of you tech nerds will want that (I see you, the ones who text me at 10pm asking for details). AR coating works by bouncing light waves off the front and back of the lens at the exact opposite of the incoming light wave\u2014so they cancel each other out, which cuts that annoying glare from phone screens, car headlights, office overhead lights. It\u2019s not magic, it\u2019s physics, but it feels like magic when you put glasses on and don\u2019t have that weird reflection in photos. The layer is like 1% of the thickness of a human hair, so it\u2019s super delicate\u2014you can\u2019t use paper towels to clean \u2019em, you gotta use the microfiber cloth that comes with \u2019em, not a random t-shirt (I\u2019ve definitely made that mistake, my AR-coated lenses looked so streaky after).<\/p>\n

Back to frames\u2014we also do custom frames, right? Like if you want a weird shape, or colored acetate that matches your vibe, we can make that. For custom frames, we usually work with a local lens coating lab that we\u2019ve partnered with for years, so when we send out your frame order, we can also hook you up with a referral to the best lens shops in the area. Wait, but can the lens shop coat your old<\/em> lenses if you have an old pair of frames? That\u2019s another question. If your old lenses are in good shape, not scratched up, and they fit a new frame (or even the same frame, if you wanna replace the lenses), yeah, most lens shops can do that. But keep in mind, if your old lenses are really thick (like high prescription lenses), adding AR coating might make them look even thicker\u2014so some people opt for thinner high-index lenses with AR instead. That\u2019s something to bring up to the optometrist when you get your new prescription.<\/p>\n

Wait, what about if you\u2019ve got frames that are already coated? No, wait\u2014once a lens has AR coating, it\u2019s not something you can add later. The coating gets applied in a vacuum chamber, super high heat, so it\u2019s a factory job, not something you can do at home. I\u2019ve seen people buy DIY AR coating kits on Amazon, and don\u2019t do that\u2014they leave streaks that don\u2019t come off, and if you mess up, you gotta replace the whole lens. Save your money, just go to a legit lens shop.<\/p>\n

Now, let\u2019s talk about our frames specifically, because we\u2019re the supplier here, so this is what makes us different. Most other frame suppliers just sell you the frame and dip, but we stand behind the whole package. If you order frames from us, we include a little care sheet that tells you exactly what size lenses to get, what kind of lens shops work best with our frames, and even a link to our partner labs that can apply AR coating to your lenses for a discount if you mention our name. We\u2019ve had customers come back after a year saying their AR coating is still perfect, and others saying they messed up the cleaning\u2014so we always remind people, AR coating is durable, but not indestructible. Don\u2019t leave your glasses in the car on a hot day, don\u2019t set them lens-down on the table, that stuff scratches the coating.<\/p>\n

Another common myth: AR coating only works for driving or office use. No way\u2014if you\u2019re a student, staring at a laptop all day, AR cuts the blue light glare that makes your eyes tired. If you\u2019re a photographer, no more annoying glare in your portrait photos when someone\u2019s wearing your glasses. If you\u2019re a runner, car headlights at night don\u2019t blind you as much. It\u2019s not just for people who sit at desks all day.<\/p>\n

Wait, what about metal frames vs acetate frames? Do either work better with AR coating? Acetate frames (the thick, classic tortoiseshell ones, or bright colored ones) are super sturdy, so they can handle lens grinding a little more than thin metal wire frames. But that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t get AR on metal frames\u2014just make sure the lens shop knows it\u2019s a thin wire frame, so they don\u2019t take too much material off the edges. We design our metal frames with extra lens space to prevent that exact issue, by the way\u2014we test every frame with a lens template before we send it out, so it fits standard or slightly larger lenses, which makes AR coating way easier to add.<\/p>\n

I should also mention cost, since that\u2019s a big one for everyone. AR coating is usually an extra $50 to $100, depending on the lens type\u2014progressive lenses with AR will cost a little more than single vision. But if you\u2019re ordering a pair of frames from us, we sometimes run promotions where if you buy frames from us, you get a discount on AR coating when you go to our partner shops. It\u2019s our way of making sure you get a good whole pair, not just a frame that doesn\u2019t work with good lenses.<\/p>\n

Wait, let\u2019s circle back to the original question, just to make sure we covered it fully. The question is \u201cCan I get anti-glare coating on my glasses frames?\u201d So to answer directly: No, you can\u2019t get AR coating on the frame<\/em>\u2014it only goes on lenses. But if you\u2019re asking \u201cCan I get lenses with AR coating that fit my glasses frame?\u201d Yes, almost always, as long as the lens size matches the frame, and you work with a reputable lens shop that knows how to grind lenses to fit your specific frame (especially semi-rimless or rimless frames). If you got your frame from us, even better\u2014we have all the specs right here, so we can tell you exactly what lens size to get, no guesswork.<\/p>\n

I get that it can feel overwhelming, right? There\u2019s so many terms\u2014AR coating, high index, semi-rimless, acetate\u2014you just want a pair of glasses that don\u2019t give you headaches when you look at your phone at 2am. That\u2019s why we make our frames simple: no fancy confusing designs, just good frames that work with every standard lens, and we\u2019re here to help you navigate the rest. If you\u2019re ordering frames from us, or even if you just have a frame from somewhere else and need help figuring out if you can add AR coating, hit us up. We don\u2019t do pushy sales stuff\u2014just honest answers, like we\u2019re your buddy who\u2019s been in the glasses game for years.<\/p>\n

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Quick last note: Don\u2019t fall for places that say they\u2019ll \u201cadd AR coating to your frame\u201d directly\u2014they\u2019re either lying, or they\u2019re talking about coating the frame (which is just a colored finish, not the glare layer you want). The real AR coating is always on lenses, and that\u2019s the one that makes a difference for your eyes. Alright, that\u2019s my rant for today. If you have more questions about frames, lenses, AR coating, whatever, reach out anytime. We\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n

Acetate Glasses Frames<\/a> References:<\/p>\n

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  1. American Academy of Ophthalmology. (2022). Common Myths About Eyeglass Lenses and Coatings.<\/li>\n
  2. International Organization for Standardization. (2019). Ophthalmic Optics \u2013 Spectacle Lenses \u2013 Part 2: Requirements for Spectacle Lenses.<\/li>\n
  3. Vision Council. (2023). Consumer Guide to Eyeglass Coatings and Lens Options.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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