Which type of lenses would benefit individuals who struggle with glare and dim lighting?

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Individuals who struggle with glare and dim lighting can significantly benefit from anti-reflective lenses. These lenses are designed to reduce reflections that can interfere with vision, particularly under low-light conditions or when encountering bright lights, such as headlights at night or even reflections from surfaces like water or glass.

Anti-reflective coatings work by minimizing the amount of light that reflects off the surface of the lenses. This not only enhances clarity of vision by allowing more light to pass through the lenses, but it also reduces visual distractions caused by glare. As a result, people who wear these lenses often experience improved comfort and clearer vision in challenging lighting situations.

While polarized lenses also help in reducing glare, they are primarily effective in specific environments such as when around water or driving, and their benefits are not universally applicable to all low-light situations. Scratch-resistant lenses focus on durability rather than glare reduction, and cylindrical lenses pertain to addressing astigmatism rather than glare or lighting issues.