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

OptiPlus+ Anti-fog Wipes

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