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Crizal No-Glare · Brooklyn, NY
Crizal No-Glare Lenses
Anti-reflective coatings that eliminate glare, reduce smudges, and block UV. Crizal is available on any prescription lens at Vision Palace Optical.
Crizal No-Glare · Brooklyn, NY
Clearer lenses. Less glare. Easier to clean.
Crizal is the world's leading anti-reflective lens coating, made by Essilor. It works by applying a multi-layer treatment to your lens surface that eliminates reflections — the bright spots and halos that interfere with your vision and make your glasses look glary in photos.
Beyond anti-reflection, Crizal also provides a suite of protective properties: scratch resistance, smudge and water repellency, dust resistance, and UV protection. It is the most comprehensive single lens treatment available.
Crizal Avancé vs. Crizal Sapphire
Crizal Avancé
The proven workhorse. Crizal Avancé provides strong anti-reflective performance with excellent smudge, scratch, and dust resistance. A significant upgrade from standard AR coatings and a great choice for everyday wear.
- Anti-reflective from the front
- Smudge and water repellent
- Scratch and dust resistant
- UV protection
Crizal Sapphire
The premium tier. Crizal Sapphire uses multi-angular technology to reduce reflections from all angles — front, back, and side — providing exceptional clarity in any lighting condition. Ideal for office environments, screen use, and people who are particularly bothered by glare.
- 360° anti-reflective performance
- Superior in office/screen environments
- All Avancé protective properties
- Best-in-class clarity
Who should get Crizal?
Night drivers
Reduces halos and starburst around headlights for safer, more comfortable night driving.
Computer users
Cuts screen reflections and overhead fluorescent glare — reducing eye fatigue during long work sessions.
People in photos
Eliminates the white glare patches across lenses that wash out faces in photos and video calls.
Anyone who hates smudges
Crizal's oleophobic coating repels fingerprints and oils, keeping your lenses cleaner throughout the day.
Frequently asked questions
What does anti-reflective coating actually do?
An anti-reflective (AR) coating eliminates the reflections that appear on the surface of your lenses. These reflections reduce how much light reaches your eye — and they are visible to people looking at you, creating the appearance of glare across your glasses. AR coatings let more light through, improve your vision in low-light conditions, and make your lenses nearly invisible in photos.
What is the difference between Crizal Avancé and Crizal Sapphire?
Crizal Avancé offers strong anti-reflective performance along with smudge, scratch, and dust resistance. Crizal Sapphire takes it further — its multi-angular technology reduces reflections from the front and back of the lens simultaneously, providing superior clarity from any viewing angle. Sapphire is the higher-tier option and is particularly recommended for people who wear glasses in office lighting or at the computer.
Does Crizal help with night driving?
Yes. One of the most appreciated benefits of Crizal is the reduction of halos and star-bursting around headlights and street lights at night. If you notice significant glare while driving after dark, an anti-reflective coating like Crizal is one of the most effective solutions.
Can Crizal be applied to any lens?
Crizal is available on virtually any prescription lens — including single-vision, progressive, bifocal, and high-index lenses. It can also be combined with Transitions photochromic technology or blue light filtering.
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