SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif.—iCoat Company, based here, has developed “Indigo,” a new blue light filtering anti-reflective coating. Indigo AR features selective blue light blocking technology that helps minimize high-energy blue-violet light thereby reducing digital eye strain and visual discomfort caused by harmful blue light while allowing “good” blue light to pass through the lens for increased visual acuity and clarity.

The coating also provides protection against scratches, dust, moisture, smudges and back-surface UV reflections, according to the company. iCoat is positioning Indigo AR as a premium choice for eyecare professionals who want to address digital eye strain associated with Computer Vision Syndrome, a major computer-related eye health complaint in the U.S.

“Since its inception, iCoat has been a pioneer in developing lens treatment technologies, and this is a step forward in its continuing efforts to provide better visual acuity and true protection from harmful blue light for improved eye health,” said Imtiaz Hasan, iCoat’s marketing manager.

iCoat’s anti-reflective coatings combine ion-impacted static-neutral anti-reflective technology with high scratch resistance. All anti-reflective coating processes take place in a vacuum chamber that ensures precise control of all parameters of the coating layers.

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