What Are Transition Lenses

Transition lenses, also known as photochromic lenses, are an innovative feature to any pair of corrective lenses that will allow them to transition into sunglasses when exposed to UV rays. In this blog post, we will outline 5 major benefits of having transition lenses in your glasses and provide information for you to make an informative decision. 

Types of Transition Lenses 

We offer the new Xtractive transitions which can activate in the car and are great for driving, as well as GEN 8 Lenses which block out harmful blue light both indoors and outdoors for those who work at a computer or spend a lot of time looking at a screen.

5 Benefits of Transition Lenses

1. Transition Lenses are Convenient

Transitional lenses are incredibly convenient. Instead of having to juggle a pair of sunglasses and regular glasses, you only have to worry about one pair. Always having them on your face makes them very easy to keep track of and minimizes the headache of keeping tabs on a pair of expensive prescription sunglasses. 

2. Transition Lenses are Affordable

You are probably asking: How much are transition lenses? A transition lens will typically add a little over $100 to a normal prescription eyeglass lens. This saves a lot of money when compared to the price of prescription sunglasses, which can be up to $600!!!

3. Transition Lenses are Great for Kids

Transition Lenses are also a great option for children. It is crucial to protect your child’s eyes, but many parents don’t feel comfortable buying their child an expensive pair of prescription sunglasses. It makes a lot more sense to buy a pair of glasses that can double as sunglasses. 

4. Sun Protection

Transition lenses do a great job of protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays. In order to avoid eye damage and vision loss, it is important to protect your eyes from the sun as much as possible, and transition lenses will help prevent photokeratitis, dry eye, and conjunctivitis. 

5. LensCrafters Offers a Variety of Cutting Edge and Customizable Transition Lenses

You are certainly not compromising your fashion when purchasing transition lenses. Here at LensCrafters we have a wide variety of styles and brands to choose from. You can also get your transition lenses polarized, just like normal sunglasses. You can even choose your own lens color, so you can feel confident in your new glasses. 

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Pros and Cons of Transition Lenses 

Pros of Transition Lenses

• Darken Quickly: As soon as the wearer ventures out into the sun, the transition lenses darken. With minimal effort, the person’s conventional eyeglasses have transformed into a pair of sunglasses in less than 30 seconds. This is a significant benefit for people who wear glasses and have to walk outside and back inside multiple times throughout the day.
• Less Light Sensitivity: UV rays can be particularly hazardous to your eyes if you are exposed to them directly. Transition lenses shield the eyes from these rays and keep them from becoming overly sensitive to light. As a person becomes older, increased exposure to UV rays can cause other problems, such as cataracts. Best of all, the lenses may be customized to your eyes’ unique requirements.
• Cost Efficient: Prior to the invention of transition lenses, those who were compelled to wear prescription eyeglasses had to acquire a second pair of spectacles to protect them from the sun. Now that customers can purchase a two-in-one alternative, they can save money that they would have spent on a pair of sunglasses to keep their eyes safe.

Cons of Transition Lenses

• Don’t activate in Vehicles: Depending on the type of lens you have when the wearer is inside their vehicle, transition lenses do not operate as well. The UV rays are blocked by a device fitted into the windshield of a vehicle. Because the lenses don’t come into contact with UV rays while you’re driving, the change isn’t initiated, and your glasses stay the same.
• Outdoor Photos can be more difficult: It’s worth noting for the shutterbugs out there that the transition lenses darken so quickly that your eyes are nearly immediately covered from view. Perhaps this will wind up in the pro column, depending on the look you’re looking for right now. However, for those of us who aren’t striving to be rock stars, this could be an issue.