Do transition lenses work as well as sunglasses?
Protects your eyes – Transitional lenses do more than function as sunglasses. They actually filter out a good deal of the harmful UV rays emitted from the sun, leading to healthier and happier eyes.
What is the difference between photochromic and transition lenses?
Photochromic or “adaptive” lenses darken when exposed to UV light, such as when you walk outdoors. When you are no longer exposed to the effects of UV, (i.e. walk indoors), the lenses return to their clear state. Transitions lenses are photochromic lenses that block 100% of harmful UVA and UVB rays.
Are transitions Xtractive lenses worth it?
Learn More About Transitions Xtractive Lenses Xtractive lenses are one of the must-haves for many people. They will get extra dark when someone is outdoors in the sunlight. This makes them one of the best lens options for driving, since they will reduce the glare while someone is driving.
Are transition lenses OK for driving?
Transitions XTRActive lenses will activate with visible light, so they will work perfectly in the car; creating the ideal lens solution when driving during the day as well as being clear at night.
What’s the average price for Transitions lenses?
Transition lenses add roughly $100–$400 to the cost of prescription eyeglasses. There are many factors that come into play around that cost, including the type of lenses you’re buying.
What is the difference between transitions signature and XTRActive?
Transitions®Xtractive®lenses provide extra protection from light, even in the car. They go extra dark outdoors to protect from the brightest sun, even in the hottest conditions. They also darken behind the windshield of a car, unlike Transitions®Signature® lenses.
What is the darkest transition lens?
Transitions XTRActive are the darkest everyday Transitions lenses available. They are for patients who spend much of their day in bright, sunny conditions and want some activation behind the windshield of a car. These lenses do have a slight tint indoors.
Do you need anti glare with Transitions lenses?
Yes, transition lenses accept anti-glare (AR) coating, and there are good reasons to have one applied. An anti-glare coating makes your glasses look better to others. They restrict stray reflections on the front of your lenses, the reflections that mask your eyes.
Do transition lenses prevent cataracts?
Protect your eyes Transition lenses adapt and darken when exposed to harmful UV sunlight. These UV rays can eventually damage your eyes, putting them at risk for macular degeneration or cataracts. Transition lenses can help protect your eyes from the sun’s rays.
What are Transition Lenses?
What are Transition Lenses. Transition Lenses are Photochromic lenses or lenses that change from light to dark based on U.V (Ultraviolet) light intensity. The lenses are the most popular brand when it comes to photochromic lenses, and in many cases other photochromic sunglasses lenses brands are mistakenly called Transitions® Lenses.
How many generations of transitions sunglasses are there?
The first generation of Transitions lenses needed some improvements, so the company released the second-generation lenses in late 1992 and saw enormous success. Since then, the Transitions brand has produced six subsequent generations of lenses and expanded to a worldwide market.
What are Transitions Optical Transitions XTRActive?
Also developed by Transitions Optical are Transitions XTRActive, which are lenses intended for people who are light-sensitive indoors and want a darker lens when they are outdoors or have to drive.
Are Transition Lenses better than other photochromic lenses?
Because Transition lenses have the best performance, they tend to cost more than other photochromic brands. For this purpose we also offer our house brand for photochromic lenses. Our photochromic lens show high performance in all three categories and we consider it the second best option to a Transition lens.