With this installed the view directly in front is unaffected but it prevents unwanted eyes from seeing what you see this model is a 4 way version which protects from all four directions leftright and topbottom touchscreen functionality unaffected provides scratch protection for the screen also anti glare the protective film is stuck directly on to the screen bubble free and easy to remove without leaving behind any residue two year warranty dicota has over 20 years experience in prov