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GENERAL FAQ

· What is TeflonŽ EasyCare Lens Coating?
· What makes TeflonŽ EasyCare Lens Coating unique?
· Why is this such an important development for the optical industry?
· What does the TeflonŽ brand mean to consumers?
· To which patients should I recommend TeflonŽ EasyCare Lens Coating to?
· Will I experience any problems switching a wearer from a previous anti-reflective coating?
· Does the coating restrict a wearer's visual acuity?
· Is TeflonŽ EasyCare Lens Coating suitable for driving?
· Are consumer brochures available to give to my patients?





















What is TeflonŽ EasyCare Lens Coating?
A new development in lens coating from SOLA and DuPont. TeflonŽ EasyCare Lens Coating is an advanced, integrated coating system that eliminates reflections, is as scratch-resistant as leading hard coatings and provides the convenience of staying clean longer and being easier to wipe clean. The combination of benefits is unequalled in the market today.

What makes TeflonŽ EasyCare Lens Coating unique?
TeflonŽ EasyCare Lens Coating is the first Lens Coating that truly speaks to consumers and their needs. We have achieved this in two ways:

  • First, we developed a coating based on actual consumer feedback about what they expect from lenses: ease of care, toughness and clarity.
  • Second, the product has earned a name that consumers recognize and trust: TeflonŽ

Why is this such an important development for the optical industry?
TeflonŽ EasyCare removes the barriers that have prevented growth in the AR market, particularly cleaning and scratch issues. Also, using the TeflonŽ brand will help to quickly communicate the benefits of the coating and give consumers confidence to buy the product. The TeflonŽ brand will bring greater loyalty to the coatings market and encourage people to refer to the product by name; something which has not happened before in the coatings sector.

What does the TeflonŽ brand mean to consumers?
Consumer research confirms that both the TeflonŽ brand and DuPont are associated with high quality, easy care consumer products. The TeflonŽ brand adds confidence where protection and convenience are paramount to performance.

To which patients should I recommend TeflonŽ EasyCare Lens Coating to?
TeflonŽ EasyCare Lens Coating is for everyone who wants to see and be seen. It is especially recommended for wearers choose a higher index lens option, or driving at night.

Will I experience any problems switching a wearer from a previous anti-reflective coating?
Overall, wearers involved in the research trials preferred TeflonŽ EasyCare Lens Coating over and above conventional AR products.

Does the coating restrict a wearer's visual acuity?
With the lowest visible reflection of all lens coatings currently on the market, TeflonŽ EasyCare Lens Coating give wearers maximum visual comfort with minimum disturbing reflections. TeflonŽ EasyCare Lens Coating actually improves visual acuity.

Is TeflonŽ EasyCare Lens Coating suitable for driving?
Wearers will experience reduced reflections and greater visual clarity, especially when driving at night.

Are consumer brochures available to give to my patients?
Brochures on TeflonŽ EasyCare Lens Coating are available from your SOLA laboratory.