Are Transition Lenses Right For Me?
Many people are interested in Transition Lenses. For those who don’t know, Transition Lenses are the lenses that change from light to dark when you go from inside to outdoors. Many people enjoy the option of owning a pair of prescription eyeglasses filled with Transition Lenses. However, there are many considerations to be made in choosing this type of lens.
Transition Lenses do not get very dark. Technologies have improved over the years, but still to this day, Transition Lenses will not take the place of prescription sunglasses. This fact is very evident on partly cloudy days, where it is still very bright but with an overcast.
Another consideration is the fact that Transition Lenses always have a slight tint to them, even when you’re inside. So, if you’re in a situation where you don’t want to appear to be wearing shaded lenses, such as being on TV or getting your picture taken, Transition Lenses might not be the best option.
Cost is a significant consideration as well. Transition Lenses are very expensive. In many cases you can walk out of the eyeglass shop with a pair of clear prescription eyeglasses and a pair of prescription sunglasses for the same price as one pair of prescription eyeglasses filled with Transition Lenses.
The great part about Transition Lenses is the fact that you can in essence eliminate the need for having two pairs of eyeglasses. For me, I wear two pairs of eyeglasses. I own a pair of clear prescription eyewear and a specially made pair of prescription sunglasses. I have to admit, when I go for a drive, it is kind of a pain in the butt having to remove my clear pair, put them in the case and then dig out my prescription sunglasses and put them on.
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Date/Time: 6-17-2008 11:44:38 Comment #68
can you still wear transition lenses even if you have Astigmatism?
Date/Time: 10-3-2008 05:21:38 Comment #103
You sure can! There are no limitations with Transitions over regular plastic lenses. If you are able to fill your prescription using standard CR-39 plastic, you can fill it with Transitions.
Date/Time: 10-1-2008 05:44:04 Comment #93
my transition lenses get dark enough, but they don’t tint at all in the car … keep your old sunglasses around
Date/Time: 10-3-2008 02:06:32 Comment #102
Biff:
I have transitions too. When I got them, the doctor specifically told me not to expect to have them change while in the car because windshields in almost all cars are already UV protectant, and transitions change shade via UV light.
Date/Time: 10-3-2008 05:25:03 Comment #105
You are an educated eyeglass wearer.
Very true, as mentioned below, Transitions are activated by UV light and windshields block those wonderful rays.
Date/Time: 10-3-2008 05:23:54 Comment #104
Transitions are activated by UV light. Unfortunately most all windshields block UV light and that is why they don’t work well while driving. It is kind of the only disadvantage. Like you said, it is a great idea to have a pair of prescription sunglasses for driving. However, another option is to purchase an eyeglass frame that comes with a sunglass clip-on. These are very cool, but I would choose a frame that has the magnetic clip rather for extra ease of removing and inserting.