Knowledge is Power: Transition Lens 101 Edition

For those who detest alternating between optical and prescription sunglass frames, transition lenses are a great option. They’ve come A LONG way from the early days when the technology was still in its baby stage of creation.

So what are Transition lenses?

Transitions are the leaders in photochromic lenses. Their lenses adapt when lighting conditions change and are designed to fit every frame, style, size and prescription.

How do they work?

Transition Lenses are UV activated, which means that when you are outside the lens is activate by the UV rays to darken in accordance to the weather conditions. They allow just the right amount of light to enter the eye in varied lighting conditions, enhancing contrast as well as shielding eyes from glare.

For those who drive a vehicle, keep in mind that most windshields have UV protection which means that your lenses will not change in your car.

Are there different types of lenses offered?

Yes. There are three different types of lenses that Transitions manufactures that suit different needs.

	Original Transition Lenses	XTRActive Lenses	SOLFX Sunwear Products
Use	Good for everyday wear for those on the go	Designed for those who spend most of their day outdoors	Multiple unique product offerings designed for specific outdoor activities
Tint	Clear as an ordinary lens indoors and at night	The darkest everyday transition lens available	Dark to darker sun lenses
Transition	Change from clear indoors to dark outdoors	Changes from light tint indoors to very dark outdoors	Adjust from dark to darker depending on the sun
Windshield Functionality	Does not work without UV activation	Moderate tint behind windshield
UVA/B Protection	100% Protection	100% Protection	100% Protection
Lens Types and Available Styles	Available in Grey or Brown	Available for most frames and with non-glare treatments	Offers a variety of colors and tint ranges by outdoor need Compatible with many frame brands and styles
Prescription Availability	Available in any prescription	Available in any prescription	Available in prescription and non-prescription