Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, these aren't my favorite thing I've ever seen. My wife things its harder for her to clean and she doesn't like the crizal coating but I am the opposite. Learn more about the technology behind our lenses. Transitions lenses adjust to the light to help reduce eye strain and improve eye health. Without bothersome reflections, more light is abl… When in sun, they can turn dark and protect the wears eyes from uv rays and strong light. Learn more about the technology behind our lenses. Transition lenses, also known as photochromic lenses, are designed to adjust to changes in light to optimize eyesight. You can also get an annual eye exam. The cons of Transition lenses. Anti-reflective coating, also known as AR, anti-glare, no-glare or glare-free coating, can provide benefits to your vision. Instead of wiping/rubbing the lenses with a soft cloth after spraying cleaning solution. I was looking at getting some new ones and just out of curiosity I asked the guy at the Wal-Mart vision center about the transition lenses. I was surprised that basically just add $60 to the price of the glasses you were looking at and thats what it would cost to get transition lenses instead of regular. But if I’m going to be outside for more than a few minutes, I need the extra coverage from sunglasses. Go for contacts. But they are by no means replacements for sunglasses. Worked out pretty well for my fiancé. Costco Optical offers the company’s famous discounts on reading glasses, sunglasses, and a wide range of prescription lenses, including transition and progressive lenses. A Pew Research Center survey found that 28% of … I got them (Transitions Active) because with my insurance they only cost me $10 extra dollars. So instead, I have a pair of prescription sunglasses and my regular glasses. Transition lenses, or photochromic lenses, are the lenses that darken in the sunlight and lighten in softer light or the dark. I feel they're kind of dorky but I think this is largely due to my association of them with my personal childhood of dorky outfits. Agreed. I don’t really like to wear them often but they aren’t so bad. Are Transitions Lenses Worth It? Another noted feature is that these lenses block a high amount of UVA/UVB light. They're easier to pull off if you have a quirky, hipster style. I just can’t be bothered. Transitions XTRActive lenses are uniquely designed to protect your eyes from the brightest sun outdoors and harsh artificial light indoors. You have a different definition of “worth it” since you have a hook up. Anti-Reflective Coating helps reduce glare from nighttime driving, computer screens and helps reduce eye fatigue. These lenses have been around for a decade or more, and they offer the convenience of sunglasses without having to wear them over your prescription glasses or having to constantly switch between the two. To me they’re good if you’re going to be in a position where you don’t want to carry two pairs of glasses. At the risk of being blunt...yeah they're dorky. Yeah, I completely agree with you. And a commenter above saying clip-ons were less dorky?! There are many great benefits to having photochromic lenses, they do a great job at providing a comfortable viewing experience when you are outside. It's a bummer to carry so much with me, but it's worth it! Transitions lenses adjust to the light to help reduce eye strain and improve eye health. ;). If you're outside it's completely fine, it's the being inside in a place that has natural light so that they're just slightly tinted that's an issue. As long as you don't mind looking like a bit of a douche wearing sunglasses inside for a few mins. I haven't found a similar thread in this particular reddit, so here goes: My dad picked up my new glasses for me and he had requested for transition lenses without asking me. Advantages of Transition Lenses. People usually just assume they’re sunglasses. Learn more about the technology behind our lenses. It's frame dependent. Transition lenses introduced a new product in the line called Transition Xtra Active. Unlike the regular Transitions (currently called “Signature”) lenses, which I used for about 20 years, XTRActive lenses work great as sunglasses, more than 90% of the time. unfortunately, i have a bit of an astigmatism and i was told that i would have to come back at a later time so i could try on different types of contact lenses, which was why i opted out of them in the first place. Transitions XTRActive lenses even … Not a fan of this. Honestly? They won’t get lost as easily. So what are the many benefits, let’s dive in: 1. Photochromic lenses, sometimes referred to as transition lenses, are eyeglass lenses that will turn dark (resembling sunglasses) in sunlight and become clear again when indoors.This is the result of chemical responses to the presence (and absence) of ultraviolet light. I just found frames I liked and had my optician install tinted prescription lenses. I personally wear weekly contacts so I don't have to worry about prescription sunglasses. Oversights in lens care can cause irritation, conjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome, and other uncomfortable eye problems. The problem with transition lenses is that they do not transition very well when they are cold... House is so dark... House is so dark... 04:53 PM - 21 Feb 2015 I would not pay full price for them either. Indoors they quickly go clear, without the hint of shade that gives away older Transitions lenses. Yeah I completely agree with what you're saying. They offer continuous UV protection. I think this is heavily frame-dependent. Transitions has been developing lenses for the sunwear business for about 8 years now. At some optometry offices, you can pretty much get contact lenses the same day as your exam if they have them in stock. I've considered getting contacts but I don't trust myself enough and also I don't have enough time between now and when I leave for my travels. Transitions/tinting is completely personal preference. Depends on worth it. • They aren’t polarized so, if you are light-sensitive, they won’t reduce hard glare. I run them under water with some dishwashing soap. I was planning on getting exactly the same pair for my next pair of glasses. My eye doctor is my aunts boyfriend so he’s giving me a major discount. It is a comfortable and very subtle change, so subtle that you might not even realize that your lenses got dark. Their first partnership was with Oakley and since then they have been working with other partners to incorporate adaptive lenses into their frames. The change is so quick and smooth that half the time I can't even tell when it happens. It just looks ridiculous. She was so sure I would like them lol. You will no longer forget your sunglasses or not bother to put them on for a trip outside. You are the niece/nephew of his girlfriend after all. A solution to this might be to, if you can, buy two pairs. I got them (Transitions Active) because with my insurance they only cost me $10 extra dollars. Is it worth it? I still find myself squinting when they’re activated. Their in-house lenses are rated as a top choice for consumers in terms of quality. I giggle at my 70 year old parents clipons all the time. I usually get frames with my prescription lenses that come with clip-ons for sun glasses. Absolutely 100% forget any outdoor photographs being taken of you on any of your trips if your wearing transitions. Depends on worth it. Ars Praefectus Registered: Dec 21, 2000. And while smaller frames will make the lenses thinner, for progressives, you shouldn't get too short or you're likely to not be comfortable with the transition to the plus area. Personally, I do not like them bec after being outside, they're dark like sunglasses. If your eyes are sensitive to changes in light it is worth the cost. I haven't worn transition lenses since middle school because they usually don't turn completely dark in the sunlight and most people think they look super dorky. You can rock transitions. Almost all complications are due to poor hygiene and maintenance, but the fact remains that contact lenses do carry more risk than eyeglasses. Transitions lenses: Are they worth buying? This modern invention improves vision and makes your eyeglasses more visually attractive. When exposed to ultraviolet light, transition lenses darken to resemble sunglasses. Recently met a girl with those transition clubmaster frames and she looks great imo. Sounds like they could be a good option for you with your requirements though! One that are regular transparent lenses and another pair with very dark lenses in a cute frame. Get adaptive lenses and designer sunglasses for UV protection from Transitions. I think it's all about how intentional it looks - and with glasses styles in years past, thicker frames go well for glasses and sunglasses, while wire frames don't look as 'at home' when they're sunglasses. Newer lens designs are polarised and/or activate while driving but these are not fully photochromic and do not fade to clear for indoors/night time use. Gunn agrees. I have a friend who wears transitions in a pair of rayban wayfarers and I honestly never notice. A 2018 survey by Acuvue, the contact lens maker, found office workers spend about 6.5 hours a day sitting in front of their computer. Omg yes! AR coatings virtually eliminate all reflections from the front and back surfaces of your lenses. Some frames are not well-suited to high index lenses. Reply Topic; Start; Prev; 1; Next; End; 1; Elle; Topic Author; Visitor ; 3 years 5 months ago #237 by Elle. Mostly it’s hard to get used to seeing my face without glasses on. Most photochromic lenses also need exposure to UV light in order to activate and UV light is largely blocked by car windscreens. Absolutely 100% forget any outdoor photographs being taken of you on any of your trips if your wearing transitions. They are convenient. was created by Elle. Are Transitions Lenses Worth It? This lens technology does darken in the car and near a window indoors, but leaves a minor residual color indoors. So basically don’t expect them to eliminate the need for sunglasses. How Do Transition Lenses Work? still give you sharper vision. Transition lenses, also known as photochromic, are eyeglass lenses that are clear indoors and change to dark in sunlight, according to All About Vision. There are some lens brands that are supposed to be made for short frames, but I haven't read much good about them. I just like the look of fully blocked out sunglasses over the inbetween grayish or brownish color transitions have. You walk into a store looking like you're wearing sunglasses, (they fade back to normal after a minute or so). I wear contact lenses these days, but before I did I had prescription sunglasses. That means wearers are no longer forced to choose between their regular eyeglasses and sunglasses. I had transition lenses for a while, personally found them more annoying than useful as they take some time to lighten up again when you go indoors, so I went back to just 'dealing with it' as you put it. I just got transition lenses for my 6-year old at Costco several days ago. A less known benefit of Transition lense is that Transition lenses filter out some of the harmful blue light. Posts: 3337. Seconding this. I really don't like the look (or the futility) of half-dark lenses but I was told that they make them much better now, … thank you for your suggestion tho!! New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the femalefashionadvice community, Continue browsing in r/femalefashionadvice, Press J to jump to the feed. It's a bit of a pain keeping my clip-ons close by as they tend to get crushed sometimes in my purse. They're pretty great. They offer a convenient way to protect your eyes outdoors from UV rays and bright light without having to carry around a pair of sunglasses. The cons are few but worth mentioning: • Transition lenses won’t work in a care because the windshield blocks the UV rays that initiate the darkening of the lenses. I'm traveling a lot this summer and it would be really nice to be able to look around without worrying about how I look super nerdy with these glasses that turn a slightly gray color the moment I step outside and forever to turn clear when I go back inside. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. However, while these aren't my favorite thing I've ever seen, they're a whole lot less offensive to my eye. I don't think they're dorky though! To add on to this, Zenni Optical and EyeBuyDirect are super super cheap glasses companies. Especially if you have to switch glasses whenever you go outside into the sun. Your glasses have to be big enough to step into sunglasses realm for transitions to work. You can use these glasses under most circumstances, whether indoors or outside. Transition lenses are a smart choice if you’re seeking protection from the garish light of both dark and well-lit areas and . Cookies help us deliver our Services. Lol my dad also used to always order transition lenses for me when I was a kid ("It comes with the insurance! No bueno. They are a nice to have but I wouldn’t pay full price for them. But ask him- he should be honest with you. Press J to jump to the feed. The transition lens is available in a variety of shades ranging from gray to green. Lenses come with specific directions for use—far more than eyeglasses; Contacts carry more risk than glasses. In addition, there is a Transition Vantage lens that is polaroid Transition; however, similarly to the Transition Xtra Active this lens also retains color indoors. I have had the same pair of glasses for about 5 years now. My problem with this one is I constantly forget to change into my regular glasses when I go in somewhere. When you indoor, the transition appear transparent and look like a regular eyeglasses. Everyone has different opinions on transition lenses. Transitions lenses adjust to the light to help reduce eye strain and improve eye health. But is it really as good as it sounds? But they are by no means replacements for sunglasses. Lol. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. AR coating is added to lenses to reduce glare caused by light hitting the back of the lenses. They look OK when they're fully clear or fully tinted, but I find that they're often in a 'mid-tint' state which isn't a good look. Transitions lenses are available in nearly every frame and can be added with most glasses. Every person I've ever seen wearing transitions glasses would look better either in regular glasses or sunglasses. And for me, it’s just way more convenient than having a separate pair of sunglasses, which I’ll have to carry in a purse or in a bag for when the sun comes out. My small, rectangular, wire-framed glasses would look silly with transition lenses (IMO) but my faux-Clubmaster-shaped ones, a little less silly, and anything with a thick acetate frame, less silly still - like Wayfarer-shape or a more cat-eye-like frame. I have a pair of wayfarer (hipster-looking with large lenses) glasses, and I purposely made them transitions. If you prefer contact lenses, you can get these through Costco at a good price. I'm always running around with sunglasses in the store, like don't judge, I'm blind! I don't think you can make them fashionable. This thread is the first time I have ever heard anyone say transitions are geeky! Discover Transitions Optical photochromic lenses and glasses. The glasses I have are the faux-clubmaster ones you described and they don't look too bad as sunglasses (i think, lol). I don’t really like to wear them often but they aren’t so bad. Oh man I had ones similar to the first pair as a kid. It just looks ridiculous. Her girlfriend however wears them in a pair of light, thin frames and they age her visibly. Go for contacts. I hated transition lenses because you can never get a good picture taken outside with those stupid things on. You just have to believe. I don't know if you have them in your area, but there are some cheap and fast glasses companies like Jins that can turnaround some glasses in a couple hours for a flat price (~$100-150). To me they’re good if you’re going to be in a position where you don’t want to carry two pairs of glasses. posted by EllenC at 3:50 PM on November 18, 2006 Photochromic lenses such as transitions go darkest in cool conditions. Even though Transition lenses are not dark like sunglasses, Transition lenses do indeed block 100% of UV-A and UV-B rays. Though transition lenses darken in response to sunlight, it is possible to make them darker. But since I had the coverage I went for it. I have a pretty simple prescription, and I like it cause then I can buy multiple styles without dropping a lot of $$$. Then go for it. I clean my glasses different with these lenses then I have in the past so maybe that's why. I can usually get a year's worth of contacts on the spot - at the worst, if they're out of stock, they'll usually get them to me within the week. “Is it worth getting transition prescription sunglasses?” It is worth it only if you get Transitions XtrActive, or DriveWear by Transitions. The automatic darkening makes it seem like the change is seamless when you are going outside, to me it just makes it seem like someone just turned the brightness down on the sun. If you don't get them it's like turning down money!") I got a pair of cute high prescription glasses for $20 including shipping. I have normal lenses on my current pair and miss my transitions like crazy. As we know, the best benefit of transition lenses is that they can react to UV rays. I think they’re cool and my friends and strangers say they’re really nice. I hated transition lenses because you can never get a good picture taken outside with those stupid things on. They came out when I was in fifth grade and my mom insisted I would like them even though I thought they were dorky. 19 posts SofaKing. but once I started paying for my own I always got plain lenses for the reasons you've described. It depends on how you use it. So if I’m walking across a parking lot into a store, they darken just enough to provide a bit of comfort where I don’t have to bring my sunglasses with me too. Action. Photochromic lenses are a special type of lens that starts out clear and turn dark in the bright sunlight. I don't think a random person on the street would look twice if you did have them though. The Benefits of Eye Exams & Glasses With Costco Optical . IMO, transitions don't look great, no. Mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, these are n't favorite. 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