glasses redux - oleophobic coating?

[destrekor]

So, I have a new pair of glasses. The premium hydrophobic anti-glare treatment from Glasses.com is phenomenal... but, they didn't offer an oleophobic coating or else I would have grabbed that for sure.

Anyone know of any self-apply oleophobic coatings that wouldn't lessen the performance of a coating underneath? I've seen some advertised for phones/screen protectors, but... I don't even know if I'd trust those for my phone, ones I've seen seem sketchy.


Thoughts?

 

[destrekor]

Bump. And moved the irrelevant data to this post, seen below.

Yes, I now know that zennioptical.com offers oleophobic AR treatment, but I had previously browsed their lineup and couldn't find a single pair that fits me that looked good. I tried a ton that had a similar shape to the Oakley Servo I picked up but the subtle shape differences have enough of an impact that it definitely looks much better on my face versus other ones that had a similar shape. The sportier style appeals to me far more. I wish it didn't, it does cost more but I got a good deal.

I'm going to look into zenni for some prescription polarized sunglasses if I can find a suitable frame. But I also already have my eyes set on trying out the Wiley X Valor because I could also use those on the range. They are the only appealing frame on the Army's official approved list.

 

[lxskllr]

Don't touch your glasses? Not sure I see the benefit of an oleophobic coating on glasses. You have to clean them anyway when you're doing stuff, so you can take the minimal oil off then.

 

[destrekor]

Don't touch your glasses? Not sure I see the benefit of an oleophobic coating on glasses. You have to clean them anyway when you're doing stuff, so you can take the minimal oil off then.

lol yeah, it wouldn't remove the need to clean, sure.

However, everyone is different, and with some glasses, it is easy to get oil from having your eyebrows brushing up against the top. Or accidentally touching while cleaning, requiring another pass.

Just minor things which would make it a nicer experience, but obviously not a deal breaker.

 

[lxskllr]

Since it's military, that sounds like you'll be spending a lot of time sweating your ass off. That means frequent cleaning, with crusted salt, and other crap on the lenses. An oleophobic coating could be slightly helpful, but not enough to spend money for it.

All imo of course. I've never had an oleophobic coating, but after decades of wearing glasses under harsh conditions, I don't see much benefit. A clean pocket for a hanky would be more useful. Perhaps a little snap lid plastic container to keep dirt off your hanky. I usually just use my shirt, but that's not ideal when you're covered in dirt.

 

[destrekor]

Since it's military, that sounds like you'll be spending a lot of time sweating your ass off. That means frequent cleaning, with crusted salt, and other crap on the lenses. An oleophobic coating could be slightly helpful, but not enough to spend money for it.

All imo of course. I've never had an oleophobic coating, but after decades of wearing glasses under harsh conditions, I don't see much benefit. A clean pocket for a hanky would be more useful. Perhaps a little snap lid plastic container to keep dirt off your hanky. I usually just use my shirt, but that's not ideal when you're covered in dirt.

Well I was also just looking for normal glasses, as in, my current pair.

However, it could be cool if I could get such a coating for when I do get a good pair of ballistic glasses. And yeah, I'll be ensuring a good microfiber cloth is protected in a case to have on hand, as well as some cleaner if it is compatible with the lens.

I used to use my shirt all the time on my last pair, but it developed a ton of fine scratches, so I'm hoping the idea of both only using microfiber plus the anti-scratch protection that was included is enough to prevent that this time around.