Crizal® is Essilor’s premium range of lens coatings, designed to enhance your visual clarity and comfort by reducing glare, repelling smudges, and protecting your eyes from UV and Blue-Violet light. When paired with Varilux® lenses, Crizal® coatings help you get the most out of your glasses – whether you’re driving, working at a screen, or out enjoying the sun.
In this blog post, you'll learn more about Essilor’s three leading Crizal® coatings which include;
Crizal® EasyPro – for everyday clarity and ease of cleaning
Crizal® Sapphire™ HR – for superior anti-reflection and durability
Crizal® Prevencia – for added protection against harmful Blue-Violet light
Let’s take a closer look at each Crizal® coating in more detail.
What is Crizal® EasyPro?
Crizal® EasyPro is Essilor’s base-level premium coating, designed to make your lenses easier to wear and care for on a daily basis.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Enhanced scratch resistance
- Reduces glare and reflections from screens and lights
- Water-repellent, smudge-resistant, and dust-repellent
- Makes lenses easy to clean
- Provides UV protection
Official source: Essilor
Is Crizal® EasyPro for me?
If you’re looking for a reliable all-rounder, Crizal® EasyPro is a great starting point. It’s ideal for:
- Office workers who move between screens and daylight
- Parents or commuters looking for durable, fuss-free lenses
- First-time varifocal wearers who want clarity without complication
- 🧠 Think: simplicity and practicality. No frills, just functional.
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What is Crizal® Sapphire™ HR?
Crizal® Sapphire™ HR is Essilor’s most advanced anti-reflective coating, built to reduce distracting reflections and enhance lens clarity – all while looking virtually invisible.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Industry-leading anti-reflective performance
- Hard-coated for superior scratch resistance
- Minimal colour bloom (“ghosting”)
- UV protection built-in
- Crystal-clear appearance from all angles
Official source: Essilor
Is Crizal® Sapphire™ HR for me?
This is a coating for detail-focused wearers. Ideal if you:
- Work under bright lighting or studio conditions
- Drive at night and want to cut headlight glare
- Are often photographed or on video calls
- Want your lenses to disappear on your face
- 🎯 Think: sharp, polished and discreet.
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What is Crizal® Prevencia?
Crizal® Prevencia is designed to protect your eyes from harmful Blue-Violet light and UV, helping to reduce digital eye strain and the risk of long-term eye health issues.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Filters harmful Blue-Violet light from screens and LED lighting
- Reduces eye strain for prolonged screen use
- Offers UV protection
- Includes anti-reflective and scratch-resistant properties
- Easier to clean than standard coatings
Official source: Essilor
Is Crizal® Prevencia for me?
- Perfect for tech-heavy lifestyles. Choose Prevencia if you:
- Spend 6+ hours a day on screens
- Frequently suffer from eye fatigue or headaches
- Work in artificial lighting or use multiple monitors
- Want extra protection from Blue-Violet light exposure
- 📱 Think: screen protector – but for your eyes.
Before our next release of handmade frames, you can simulate your lens order using our handy lens menu.
Comparing the Crizal® Coatings
When it comes to choosing the right lens coating, it can be hard to know which features you’ll actually benefit from in daily life. Seeing these Crizal® coatings side by side helps you compare what matters most, whether that's clarity, protection or durability, so you can feel more confident in your decision.
Crizal® EasyPro vs Crizal® Sapphire™ HR
| Feature | Crizal® EasyPro | Crizal® Sapphire™ HR |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-reflective performance | Good | Excellent |
| Scratch resistance | Strong | Superior |
| Smudge & water resistance | Yes | Yes |
| Appearance on face | Slight reflections visible | Virtually invisible |
| Best for | Daily use | Premium clarity + night use |
Crizal® Sapphire™ HR vs Crizal® Prevencia
| Feature | Crizal® Sapphire™ HR | Crizal® Prevencia |
|---|---|---|
| Blue-Violet light filtering | No | Yes |
| Anti-reflective clarity | Excellent | Good |
| Scratch resistance | Superior | Strong |
| Eye strain reduction | Indirect benefit | Direct benefit |
| Best for | All-day clarity | Screen-heavy lifestyles |
FAQs about Crizal® Lens Coatings
Are Crizal® coatings worth it?
Yes – Crizal® coatings significantly improve lens durability, reduce glare, and make lenses easier to clean, enhancing your day-to-day wearing experience.
Can I get Crizal® coatings with any lenses?
You can add Crizal® coatings to most single vision and varifocal lenses, including Essilor Varilux® options like Varilux XR and Comfort Max.
Do Crizal® coatings make glasses look better?
Yes – especially Crizal® Sapphire™ HR, which is designed to eliminate colour flare and reflections so your lenses look practically invisible in photos or video calls.
Which Crizal® coating is best for me?
It depends on your lifestyle. For everyday wear, EasyPro is solid. For premium clarity, choose Sapphire™ HR. For screen time, Prevencia is best.
Choosing your Varilux® lenses
Crizal® coatings work best when paired with the right lenses for your lifestyle. If you're considering Essilor’s Varilux® range, you might find it helpful to learn more about your lens options before making a decision.
For advanced eye tracking and smoother transitions between distances, explore Varilux® XR lenses – Essilor’s most innovative progressive lens to date.
Or, for all-day comfort and natural posture at all distances, take a look at Varilux® Comfort Max lenses, ideal for everyday wear.
Either of these varifocal lenses can be combined with any of the Crizal® coatings you’ve just explored.
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