Platinum Blue Light Protector
Premium Anti-Reflective Coating

Platinum Blue Light Protector anti-reflective coating protects your lenses by offering superior scratch resistance, easy cleaning, and keeping your lenses clean longer. This premium anti-reflective coating also protects your vision by filtering out potentially harmful blue-violet light.

Protection From Potentially Harmful Blue-Violet Light

Blue-Violet is a portion of the visible spectrum known as High-Energy Visible Light (HEV). HEV is light with wavelengths between 390 and 500 nm. Scientific evidence has indicated that HEV exposure has benefits, but there are potential risks as well. This is known as the ‘Dualism’ of blue light.

The sun is the main source of HEV, but sources can also be found indoors. Many modern bulbs, such as fluorescent and LED bulbs, as well as all digital screens, emit Blue-Violet light.

Blue Light Impact

Positive

Blue light between 470 and 480 nm influences melatonin secretion to regulate the internal “clock.” (Circadian Rhythm)
Blue light (provided during daylight) blocks production of melatonin which boosts our mood, alertness, and memory function.

Negative

Some research has indicated that Blue-Violet light may lead to damage to the retinal cells.
Overexposure to blue-violet light can also cause headaches and eye strain.
Viewing digital devices at night can disrupt the brain’s production of melatonin, causing sleep disturbances and a dysfunction of the natural circadian rhythm.

Our Goal

Block the wavelengths of blue light that potentially cause harm (below 440 nm)
Reduce the potential eye health concerns
Ensure transmission of beneficial blue light above 460 nm to avoid disruptions to important biological and physiological functions

Blue-Violet Light Solution

With distinct properties to reduce overexposure to the potentially harmful wavelengths of HEV shorter than 440 nm while keeping the transmission level above 460 nm (regulation of the Circadian Rhythm)

The front surface reflects approximately 20% of high energy visible light, reducing overexposure. The bluish-violet appearance is the portion of the visible light spectrum that is not being transmitted to the eye.

The back surface is optimized to minimize reflections backward to the eye. It shows a bluish residual reflection. The blue-violet and the bluish rest reflex fit nicely together without compromising cosmetic appearance.

Superior Scratch Resistance

Platinum Blue Light Protector employs industry leading technology to produce one of the strongest coatings on the market.

An ion-assist AR coating process and a dipped hard coat provide unbeatable dual-sided protection.

Easy to Clean

A hydrophobic layer to repel water and oleophobic layer to repels oils create a super-slick surface to make lenses easier to clean. These coatings are a perfect compliment to the ZEISS family of cleaning products.