Hoya Coatings
Hoya coating families available at POG Lenses
Hoya's Hi-Vision coating range covers everyday anti-reflection, blue light management, and premium durability — available across the Hoya progressive and single vision lenses we carry. Sensity photochromic and polarised options are also available on selected products.
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Best for everyday anti-reflection
Hi-Vision LongLife is Hoya's premium anti-reflective coating — durable, easy to clean, and built for daily wear on progressive and single vision lenses.
Hi-Vision LongLife →Best for screens and digital use
Hi-Vision BlueControl selectively filters blue light — Hoya's coating option for people with significant screen exposure.
Hi-Vision BlueControl →Best for premium clarity
Hi-Vision Meiryo is Hoya's top-tier anti-reflective coating, offering the most refined optical performance across their range.
Hi-Vision Meiryo →Best for photochromic convenience
Sensity is Hoya's light-adaptive lens family — darkening outdoors in UV conditions and returning to clear indoors.
Sensity →Best for outdoor glare
Hoya polarised lenses cut horizontal glare for outdoor use — available on selected Hoya lenses for sun prescription wear.
Hoya Polarised →What we carry from Hoya
| Coating | Best for | Main benefits | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hi-Vision LongLife | Everyday premium AR | Durable anti-reflection, scratch resistance, easy-clean | Balansis, Daynamic, Hilux SV |
| Hi-Vision BlueControl | Screens, digital use | Blue light filtering, AR coating, UV protection | Sync III |
| Hi-Vision Meiryo | Top-tier clarity | Premium AR, highest durability, ultra-clean surface | Myself & MyStyle Individual, Nulux SV |
| Sensity | Indoor/outdoor adaptation | Photochromic darkening outdoors, UV protection | Selected Hoya lenses |
| Polarised | Outdoor glare, sun use | Horizontal glare elimination, UV400 | Selected Hoya sun prescription lenses |
Note: EnRoute PRO is a Hoya driving lens solution covered on its dedicated product page — it is not listed here as a standalone coating family.
Hi-Vision LongLife
Hi-Vision LongLife is Hoya's durable everyday anti-reflective coating, designed to withstand regular use while maintaining consistent optical clarity. It combines anti-scratch, anti-reflective, and easy-clean properties in a single coating system, making it suitable for daily progressive and single vision wearers across the Hoya range.
- Anti-reflective coating for reduced glare and improved lens clarity
- High scratch resistance for daily durability
- Hydrophobic surface — water and oil repel for easier cleaning
- Anti-static properties to reduce dust adhesion
- UV protection on both lens surfaces
Best for: Everyday progressive and single vision wearers wanting a reliable, durable coating.
Found on: Hoya Balansis, Hoya Daynamic, Hoya Amplitude, Hoya Hilux SV
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Hi-Vision BlueControl
Hi-Vision BlueControl is Hoya's coating option designed for wearers with significant exposure to digital screens. It incorporates a selective blue light filter into the anti-reflective coating stack, aiming to reduce the blue light reaching the eye from displays and indoor LED lighting. It retains the standard anti-reflective and protective properties of the Hi-Vision range.
- Selective blue light filtering within the anti-reflective coating
- Anti-reflective performance for screen and indoor environments
- Scratch resistance and hydrophobic easy-clean surface
- UV protection as standard
- Anti-static dust repellence
Best for: Screen-heavy users, office workers, and anyone wanting blue light management with their AR coating.
Found on: Hoya Sync III
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Hi-Vision Meiryo
Hi-Vision Meiryo sits at the top of Hoya's anti-reflective coating range, offering the highest level of durability and optical clarity available across their coating portfolio. It is typically found on Hoya's premium individual and freeform lens products, where the performance of the coating matches the precision of the underlying lens.
- Premium anti-reflective performance for the highest visual clarity
- Superior scratch resistance — Hoya's most durable coating
- Ultra-clean hydrophobic surface — highly resistant to smudges and water marks
- Anti-static properties for reduced dust adhesion
- UV protection on both surfaces
Best for: Premium progressive and individual freeform lens wearers who want the best available coating.
Found on: Myself & MyStyle Individual, Hoya Enroute PRO, Hoya Nulux SV
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Sensity
Sensity is Hoya's photochromic lens range — lenses that darken when exposed to UV light outdoors and return to a clear state indoors. Sensity is available in different variants with different darkening speeds and tint depths. These lenses eliminate the need to carry a separate pair of sunglasses and provide continuous UV protection in all light states.
- Photochromic darkening outdoors in response to UV light
- Returns to clear indoors
- 100% UV protection in both clear and dark states
- Available in different variants for varying darkening performance
- Compatible with Hi-Vision anti-reflective coatings
Best for: Wearers who regularly move between indoor and outdoor environments and want a single lens solution.
Found on: Selected Hoya lens products — contact us to confirm current availability.
Official Hoya information ↗
Hoya Polarised
Hoya's polarised lens option is available on selected products for customers who require a sun prescription lens with polarised glare control. Polarised lenses filter horizontally reflected light — the main cause of glare from roads, water and other reflective surfaces — while also providing full UV protection.
- Polarised filter for horizontal glare elimination
- Static sun tint — not light-adaptive
- UV400 protection for full UVA and UVB coverage
- Compatible with Hi-Vision anti-reflective coatings
- Available for prescription use on selected Hoya lens products
Best for: Dedicated sun prescription lenses — outdoor sport, driving in bright conditions, fishing, and high-glare environments.
Found on: Selected Hoya lens products — contact us to confirm availability on your chosen lens.
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