Ophthalmic OpticsQuestion 27 of 100
Anti-reflective (AR) coating improves vision primarily by doing what?
a.Adding tint
b.Increasing prism
c.Blocking UV only
d.Reducing surface reflections and increasing light transmission
Explanation
AR coating reduces reflections off the lens surfaces, increasing the amount of light transmitted to the eye and reducing glare and ghost images, which improves visual clarity and cosmetic appearance.
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