By Linda Conlin, Pro to Pro Managing Editor
Thank you to our Ms. Specs readers who wrote in response to her columns on anti-fog techniques and requested more information about anti-fog products! We heard you and compiled a handy table of anti-fog applications and coatings, as well as a couple more DIY remedies. Thanks, too, to Vision Monday, which was a valuable source for much of this information. We’re happy to help our readers steer clear of the fog! You can send questions or comments to [email protected].
ANTI-FOG PRODUCTS
Manufacturer Product Description
Applications
Dynamic Labs | Ultravue Premium AR Fog Stopper | Anti-fog treatment for all lenses in including AR coated lenses. |
UltraVue Liquid Lens Cleaner/Fog Stopper | Provides dual purpose of cleaning and anti-fog treatment | |
Hilco | Single towelette application, combination lens cleaner and anti-fog treatment | |
Kleargo | ZeroFog | Anti-fog and anti-static treatment for all types of lenses, eyeglasses, plastic lenses, safety goggles, face shields, sports goggles |
LensPen | FogKlear | Dry anti-fog cloth pre-treatment to prevent fogging on face shields, goggles and other protective equipment |
Nanofilm | Defog-it | Towelettes in a resealable package for up to 20 uses, prevent fog on lenses, including glare-free |
OptiSource | Fog Free | Cleans and defogs in one step for non-AR coated lenses and most medical goggles |
Sios | Anti-Fog Microfiber Cloth | For all types of lenses, including those with special treatments. 6” x 7” anti-fog microfiber cloth, can be reused up to 200 times, results will last 8 to 12 hours |
ZEISS | Anti-FOG | Spray, does not damage the lens coating, lens stays fog-free for up to 72 hours, snow goggles, sunglasses, helmet visors, ski, swimming and diving goggles, computer glasses, protective eyewear, and camera lenses |
Anti-Fog Defender System | Fog Defender Spray, packed with Fog Defender Microfiber Cloth, for cameras, binoculars, any eyewear and lenses | |
Coatings | ||
Essilor | Anti-Fog AR | Back side Anti-Fog coating repels fog, does not require wipes or drops for activation |
Optifog | Premium No-Glare lens with Anti-Fog coating on both sides, comes with four Optifog Smart Textiles (annual supply) to activate the anti-fog topcoat | |
iCoat | IC No-Fog Elite | Permanent anti-fog coating for sports eyewear, industrial safety eyewear, motorcycle goggles, and ophthalmic lenses, no rejuvenation needed |
IC No-Fog | For ophthalmic lenses, safety goggles, face shields, sports eyewear and industrial applications, use with IC No-Fog Refresh rejuvenator and cleaning solution | |
Schneider Optical Machines | Schneider EBC | Produce your own anti-fog coating with an upgrade to your Schneider EBC coater, treat lenses with a specially developed wipe after cleaning and rinsing |
SDC Technologies | FSI Visgard | Permanent anti-fog backside coating for medical, safety and sports to military applications, motorcycle visors, shields and protective goggles |
Shamir Insight | Glacier Anti-Fog | Permanent backside anti-fog coating doesn’t require reapplication sprays or special wipes |
DIY | ||
Shaving cream | Dab shaving cream on the lenses and gently clean the foam away; avoid getting the shaving cream into the eyewire groove and other parts of the glasses; not recommended for AR coated lenses | |
X-Soap | Use the corner of a bar of hand soap to draw a large X on all four lens surfaces, use a clean tissue to gently clean the soap while leaving a thin soap deposit over each surface; not recommended for AR coated lenses |