Satin Blue is a premium lens coating for Lite Range lenses. It's designed to protect your eyes from both blue-violet light and ultraviolet (UV) rays which is applied to the front surface of your lenses. It adds several layers of defence against common vision-related issues like screen glare, smudges, and daily scratches.
This specialist coating goes beyond basic lens protection. Unlike standard hard multi-coat (HMC) finishes, Satin Blue includes anti-glare, anti-static, water-repellent and smudge-resistant properties—making it one of the most advanced coating upgrades available for Lite Range lenses via our lens menu.
What is blue light and why does it matter?
Blue light, also known as High Energy Visible (HEV) light, is emitted naturally by the sun and artificially by digital screens, LED lights, and fluorescent bulbs. It falls within the 400–500 nanometre (nm) wavelength range on the visible light spectrum, with HEV light concentrated towards the lower end (around 400–450 nm).
While a small amount of blue light exposure is perfectly normal—and even necessary for regulating our circadian rhythm—prolonged contact (particularly from screens) may negatively impact your eyes, sleep quality and overall wellbeing.
Long hours spent using phones, laptops or tablets can lead to symptoms like:
- Eye fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Dry or irritated eyes
- Headaches
- Disrupted sleep cycles
This is because excessive blue light can overstimulate the visual system and suppress melatonin production, the hormone responsible for regulating your sleep. That’s why filtering out this type of light—especially in the later hours of the day—can support more comfortable vision and better rest.
Key Features and Benefits of Satin Blue
Filters blue-violet light
Protects your eyes from artificial HEV light sources like screens and LEDs.
Improved durability
Designed to last longer than standard coatings by withstanding wear and tear.
Blocks ultraviolet rays
Offers added UV protection to help reduce long-term risks to your eye health.
Anti-static surface
Helps repel dust, so your lenses stay cleaner for longer.
Smudge resistance
Minimises fingerprints and oily marks for clearer, low-maintenance vision.
Water repellent
Hydrophobic coating makes raindrops and moisture slide right off.
Anti-reflective
Reduces glare, particularly useful under harsh lighting or when using screens which makes your eyes more visible to onlookers for better eye-contact.
Scratch resistant
Adds a tough outer layer to help guard against minor abrasions.
Does Satin Blue help with digital eye strain?
Absolutely. Whether you're working remotely, scrolling your phone, or streaming TV in the evening, long periods of screen use can trigger digital eye strain, also known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).
Satin Blue helps by filtering blue-violet light and reducing the glare that contributes to this strain. Its anti-glare, anti-reflective surface enhances your visual comfort, especially during extended screen time. If you spend most of your workday—and a fair amount of your downtime—on digital devices, Satin Blue can make a noticeable difference in how your eyes feel.
Does Satin Blue change the colour of my lenses?
Unlike certain other anti-blue light lenses, Satin Blue doesn't give your lenses that yellowish hue. Instead, it creates a subtle blue or violet sheen, visible in certain lights—similar to traditional anti-glare coatings. This is because Satin Blue is applied externally to your lenses instead of being embedded into the lens material itself.
So what does Satin Blue actually look like?
Well, that's a difficult one to capture, but the digital render below gives you an idea of what Satin Blue looks like compared to a regular hard multi-coat (HMC) lens coating.
Is Satin Blue for me?
If you spend hours in front of screens every day, Satin Blue is worth considering. Whether you're a designer, office worker, student or enjoy winding down with some evening TV, this coating helps ease the visual fatigue that often goes unnoticed.
By filtering out blue-violet light and protecting against UV, scratches, and smudges, Satin Blue offers both practical benefits and visual comfort—without affecting how your lenses look.
If you're keen add Satin Blue to your new glasses, check out our lens options before our next release of handmade frames. You'll find Satin Blue as an upgrade in the coatings section.
Is Crizal® Prevencia® better than Satin Blue?
Crizal® Prevencia® is Essilor’s own high-performance blue light protective coating, available only on Essilor lenses. Like Satin Blue, it blocks blue-violet light and offers anti-glare, anti-scratch, and UV protection.
However, Crizal® Prevencia® uses Light Scan™ technology, which selectively filters harmful light while allowing beneficial blue-turquoise light to pass through—something not currently offered by Satin Blue.
So what’s the difference?
Satin Blue is only for Lite Range lenses, great all-round performance, blue-violet light protection.
Crizal® Prevencia® is only for Essilor lenses and uses selective filtering via Light Scan™ for added precision.
Your choice ultimately depends on which type of lenses you select via our menu.
FAQs about Satin Blue
Is Satin Blue a type of lens or just a coating?
Satin Blue is a ophthalmic lens coating, not a lens material. It’s an optional upgrade applied externally to your chosen lens type (single vision or varifocal) after they've been cut and edged to fit your glasses frame.
Can I get Satin Blue on varifocals?
Yes. Satin Blue is compatible with Lite Range varifocal lenses including Visio Digital or Nova Plus. It’s a great coating if you’re using your glasses for screen-based tasks and want improved protection against blue and UV light.
Is Satin Blue worth the upgrade?
If your daily routine involves extended screen time or if you’ve experienced digital eye strain, Satin Blue is absolutely worth considering. Its combination of protection, comfort, and visual clarity make it a strong addition to your next pair of handmade frames.
Still deciding?
Satin Blue is one of several premium coatings you can select from our prescription lens menu. Whether you go with Lite or Essilor lenses, you’ll find coatings that enhance clarity, reduce strain, and support long-term eye health.
Explore your lens options before our next limited release of handmade glasses.
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