For many patients, the frustrations they feel with their eyewear are not about the prescription. The real issue is the everyday challenges that interfere with clear, comfortable vision. Glare from headlights, distracting reflections from screens, lenses that smudge easily, accumulate scratches, or wear down too quickly are all common concerns. Left unaddressed, these issues can quickly undermine satisfaction with even the most accurate prescription.The good news is that solutions already exist. With advanced anti-reflective (AR) treatments like Super HiVision® Meiryo® EX4™, eye care providers can resolve these challenges directly, delivering lenses that improve vision quality while also enhancing durability, comfort, and patient confidence.
Patient Pain Points that AR Treatments Address
Many patients are familiar with lens treatments, although not all options address their biggest concerns. Anti-scratch treatments, for example, strengthen lenses and protect against everyday wear and tear. While this improves durability, it may do comparatively little to minimize glare. UV treatments provide essential protection from harmful rays, yet on their own, they also fall short in reducing reflections. Some lenses combine UV protection with other treatments for limited glare control, although these solutions rarely compare to the performance of advanced AR treatments.
This is where Super HiVision® Meiryo® EX4™ makes a difference. It not only delivers superior glare and reflection control, it also integrates UV protection for a more complete solution. Patients benefit from sharper vision while driving at night, fewer distractions when using digital devices, and less eye fatigue during extended wear. By targeting what matters most—clarity, comfort, and confidence—AR treatments like Meiryo® EX4™ provide an immediate upgrade to everyday vision.
Patients Who Benefit from AR Treatments
AR treatments have broad appeal because they address the everyday challenges of a wide range of patients. For frequent digital device users and office workers, they help minimize glare that leads to eye strain during long hours on screens. For drivers—especially those commuting at night—AR treatments reduce distracting reflections from headlights and streetlights, supporting safer, more comfortable vision on the road. Patients who spend time outdoors benefit from integrated UV protection, while those with higher prescriptions appreciate how AR treatments reduce lens reflections that can otherwise interfere with clarity.
Style-conscious patients also notice the difference. By minimizing visible reflections, AR treatments improve the aesthetic of their glasses, making lenses look clearer and eyes more visible.
And it is not only adults who benefit. Children with active lifestyles gain a unique advantage with premium AR treatments like Super HiVision® Meiryo® EX4™, which combine glare reduction with added scratch resistance. This extends the life of their lenses, helping parents see the value of longer-lasting eyewear that balances performance with cost.
Meeting the needs of these diverse groups is critical for improving vision and comfort and also for strengthening patient satisfaction and loyalty. When patients feel their eyewear supports their daily lives, they are far more likely to trust their provider and return for future care.
Why Super HiVision® Meiryo® EX4™ is the Superior Choice for AR Treatments
HOYA Vision Care has long been recognized as a worldwide leader in patented AR technologies, consistently driving innovation with first-to-market advancements. With Super HiVision® Meiryo® EX4™, providers now have access to an AR treatment that meets patient expectations and surpasses the performance of other treatments available today.
Patients value treatments that last, and Meiryo® EX4™ delivers unmatched durability. In fact, it offers 2.5 times better scratch resistance and up to two times better abrasion resistance compared to competitive treatments tested—making it the most scratch-resistant lens treatment available.¹ ² This resilience ensures lenses remain clearer for longer, even in the face of everyday wear.
Ease of care is just as important. Meiryo® EX4™ maintains its “easy clean” features up to five times longer than all competitive treatments tested, which means lenses resist smudging and are also easier to clean more quickly when they do happen to smudge.³ For patients, this adds up to less daily frustration and consistently clearer vision.
Finally, Super HiVision® Meiryo® EX4™ provides 100% UV protection, giving patients the confidence that their lenses are shielding them from harmful rays while enhancing their everyday clarity.⁴ For providers, this complete package simplifies the recommendation process: Super HiVision® Meiryo® EX4™ is the AR treatment that elevates both performance and patient satisfaction.
Clear, comfortable vision depends on more than the right prescription. Patients expect lenses that stand up to daily life, reduce glare, and protect their eyes long term. Providers like you can deliver on all of these needs through the most advanced AR treatment available today. HOYA Territory Manager (Canada) to learn how Super HiVision® Meiryo® EX4™ can help your patients overcome their most frustrating issues while building greater satisfaction and loyalty to your practice.