Curious as to what are transition lenses? We are going to explore what transition lenses, or also commonly referred to as photochromic lenses are and if they are the right fit for you. These are a great option for many, who wear their glasses all day long. In this article, we will cover transition lenses pros and cons to determine if these lenses are the right fit for you!
How do Transition Lenses work?
Transitions photochromic lenses are a patented technology that has been popular for over twenty years now. The brand that we carry is Transitions, and we offer two types that we will get into later on. The magic lies in the photochromic dyes on the lens that activate when exposed to UV, or ultraviolet light. The dyes when exposed darken increasingly with the amount of UV light hitting the lenses. This tint that occurs acts the same way sunglasses do, blocking the light from your eyes protecting them from UV exposure. Once the level of UV light drops, for example, if you step indoors the tint fades and the lenses return to fully transparent. This is impressive technology as the lenses offer the exact amount of protection necessary at all times.
Individuals who wear eyeglasses as their main corrective practice have found photochromic lenses to be very convenient, as they remove the need for owning and carrying multiple frames. It is common for people who wear eyeglasses to own a pair of prescription sunglasses. Owning a pair of transition lenses is essentially a two-in-one.
Positives of Transitions
Let’s discover together both transition lenses pros and cons, beginning with the benefits.
There are intrinsic cost effective aspects to changing to transition glasses. The main benefit is cost savings seen mostly for individuals who wear their eyeglasses daily. With transition glasses, you eliminate the need to purchase a pair of prescription sunglasses in addition to your prescription eyeglasses.
Another positive is the convenience of owning a single pair of frames over multiple serving different needs. On a sunny day there you don’t have to stress to check your bag or backpack if your prescription sunglasses are in there. You can immediately and confidently go about your day, indoors or outdoors, and know your eyes are going to be protected from UV light.
Having to carry around multiple pairs of glasses can be problematic at times, you are at a high risk of losing one of your frames. You might misplace one of them at the beach or in a friend’s car. It could be inconvenient or problematic if they are truly lost for good. You will have to pay to replace them and wait a few weeks for the new frames to arrive. At which time it could create some difficulty in your visibility.
Your eyes are precious and need to be protected. UV rays are always being emitted from the sun. With transition glasses, you don’t need to stress about the “in-between moments” where it isn’t sunny enough to change to your prescription sunglasses, but there is still exposure. Owning glasses with a transition lens, you are always protected because they are continuously filtering at all UV ray indexes.
Are you worried about the look? Don’t stress it! We offer two different colors of Transition lens: black and brown - one is sure to be right for you!
Negatives of Transitions
We have gone through the many positives associated with what photochromic lenses can offer. Let us dive into some of the downsides you might experience with these lenses.
One of the more commonly experienced issues you might notice with transition eyeglasses is their ineffectiveness in the car. All modern windshields come with basal level UV light protection. This additional filter can make transitions work less effectively as the level of UV light passing through is already reduced. Fortunately, we carry Transitions brand lenses and their Transitions Signature Gen 8 line, perfect for fast transitions. Plus their Transitions XtraActive line, which is designed specifically with consideration for use in the car. Their high-performance lenses are sure to work in all light indexes and heavy light settings. They really have you covered!
The final possible downside to owning a pair of photochromic lenses is winter wear. The lens coating is affected by cold weather, the time they take to darken can be slightly delayed.
Picking the right Transition Glasses for you
If after learning about the possible benefits of transitions, you would like to get a pair for yourself, we have a few recommendations to make choosing simple.
Stoggles Round Light Responsive 01 Clear: These frames are made of a clear polycarbonate frame perfect for transition lenses. These are lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear. We suggest these because this frame will look fantastic no matter if your transition lenses are in their lightened or darkened state.
Calvin Klein CK20126 717: This double-barred metal frame is a stylish option for anyone interested in transition lenses. These frames have a gold Havana finish ideal for working indoors with light lenses or wearing outside with a darkened lens.
Chloe CH0039O 003: The simple, yet elegant metal frames by Chloe are perfect for the transition of light to dark lenses. These frames are in a silver Havana finish, great as photochromic glasses as they are styled both for indoors and outdoors.
Shop with SmartBuyGlasses
Curious as to what are transition lenses? We are going to explore what transition lenses, or also commonly referred to as photochromic lenses are and if they are the right fit for you. These are a great option for many, who wear their glasses all day long. In this article, we will cover transition lenses pros and cons to determine if these lenses are the right fit for you!
How do Transition Lenses work?
Transitions photochromic lenses are a patented technology that has been popular for over twenty years now. The brand that we carry is Transitions, and we offer two types that we will get into later on. The magic lies in the photochromic dyes on the lens that activate when exposed to UV, or ultraviolet light. The dyes when exposed darken increasingly with the amount of UV light hitting the lenses. This tint that occurs acts the same way sunglasses do, blocking the light from your eyes protecting them from UV exposure. Once the level of UV light drops, for example, if you step indoors the tint fades and the lenses return to fully transparent. This is impressive technology as the lenses offer the exact amount of protection necessary at all times.
Individuals who wear eyeglasses as their main corrective practice have found photochromic lenses to be very convenient, as they remove the need for owning and carrying multiple frames. It is common for people who wear eyeglasses to own a pair of prescription sunglasses. Owning a pair of transition lenses is essentially a two-in-one.
Positives of Transitions
Let’s discover together both transition lenses pros and cons, beginning with the benefits.
There are intrinsic cost effective aspects to changing to transition glasses. The main benefit is cost savings seen mostly for individuals who wear their eyeglasses daily. With transition glasses, you eliminate the need to purchase a pair of prescription sunglasses in addition to your prescription eyeglasses.
Another positive is the convenience of owning a single pair of frames over multiple serving different needs. On a sunny day there you don’t have to stress to check your bag or backpack if your prescription sunglasses are in there. You can immediately and confidently go about your day, indoors or outdoors, and know your eyes are going to be protected from UV light.
Having to carry around multiple pairs of glasses can be problematic at times, you are at a high risk of losing one of your frames. You might misplace one of them at the beach or in a friend’s car. It could be inconvenient or problematic if they are truly lost for good. You will have to pay to replace them and wait a few weeks for the new frames to arrive. At which time it could create some difficulty in your visibility.
Your eyes are precious and need to be protected. UV rays are always being emitted from the sun. With transition glasses, you don’t need to stress about the “in-between moments” where it isn’t sunny enough to change to your prescription sunglasses, but there is still exposure. Owning glasses with a transition lens, you are always protected because they are continuously filtering at all UV ray indexes.
Are you worried about the look? Don’t stress it! We offer two different colors of Transition lens: black and brown - one is sure to be right for you!
Negatives of Transitions
We have gone through the many positives associated with what photochromic lenses can offer. Let us dive into some of the downsides you might experience with these lenses.
One of the more commonly experienced issues you might notice with transition eyeglasses is their ineffectiveness in the car. All modern windshields come with basal level UV light protection. This additional filter can make transitions work less effectively as the level of UV light passing through is already reduced. Fortunately, we carry Transitions brand lenses and their Transitions Signature Gen 8 line, perfect for fast transitions. Plus their Transitions XtraActive line, which is designed specifically with consideration for use in the car. Their high-performance lenses are sure to work in all light indexes and heavy light settings. They really have you covered!
The final possible downside to owning a pair of photochromic lenses is winter wear. The lens coating is affected by cold weather, the time they take to darken can be slightly delayed.
Picking the right Transition Glasses for you
If after learning about the possible benefits of transitions, you would like to get a pair for yourself, we have a few recommendations to make choosing simple.
Stoggles Round Light Responsive 01 Clear: These frames are made of a clear polycarbonate frame perfect for transition lenses. These are lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear. We suggest these because this frame will look fantastic no matter if your transition lenses are in their lightened or darkened state.
Calvin Klein CK20126 717: This double-barred metal frame is a stylish option for anyone interested in transition lenses. These frames have a gold Havana finish ideal for working indoors with light lenses or wearing outside with a darkened lens.
Chloe CH0039O 003: The simple, yet elegant metal frames by Chloe are perfect for the transition of light to dark lenses. These frames are in a silver Havana finish, great as photochromic glasses as they are styled both for indoors and outdoors.
Shop with SmartBuyGlasses
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