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What makes Transitions® lenses a smart choice?
Transitions® lenses are among
the
top performing photochromic lenses available, offering quick transition times and reaching
up to
Category 3 darkness outdoors. They provide a versatile solution, combining the benefits of
clear
lenses, sunglasses, and blue-light blocking lenses into one convenient package.
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How is the new Transitions® Gen S™ different from
Transitions® Gen 8™ lenses?
The new Transitions® Gen S™
lenses provide several enhancements over the previous Gen
8™
lenses. They offer better vision quality and adapt to light faster, darkening more
quickly outdoors and clearing indoors in around 2 minutes. Gen
S™ lenses are ultra-responsive to light, reaching category three darkness in
just 25
seconds and offering a 39% faster recovery from intense bright lights compared to clear
lenses.
Additionally, they are fully clear indoors and introduce a vibrant Ruby Red color option,
along
with six other stylish colors. These improvements ensure a continuous visual experience,
harmony
with varied light environments, and improved long-lasting performance over time.
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How clear do Transitions® lenses become indoors?
Transitions® Gen S™ lenses
become
fully clear when indoors and not exposed to UV light. Transitions® XTRActive® lenses retain a slight tint
indoors for additional blue light protection.
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Can Transitions® lenses function as both glasses
and
sunglasses?
Yes, Transitions® lenses act
as
regular glasses indoors and darken into sunglasses when exposed to sunlight, making them a
convenient all-in-one solution. However, it is important to note that not allTransitions® lenses
will darken behind the windshield of a car due to the UV protection provided by the
windshield.
For darkening in cars, XTRActive® lenses are
recommended.
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Do Transitions® lenses work in the car?
XTRActive® lenses activate
behind
the windshield, offering additional darkening for better visibility while driving. Gen S lenses do not darken behind the windshield.
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What protective benefits do Transitions® lenses
provide?
UVA/UVB Protection:
Both Gen S and
XTRActive®
lenses provide complete protection by blocking 100% of UVA and UVB rays.
Blue Light Protection:
Gen S
Lenses: Filter up to 26% of blue-violet light indoors and up to 86%
outdoors.
XTRActive®
Lenses: Offer enhanced blue light protection, blocking more
blue
light from screens and maintaining a hint of tint indoors, filtering up to 45% of
blue-violet light indoors and up to 86% outdoors.
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Are Transitions® lenses suitable for nighttime use?
Yes, most Transitions® lenses
can
be worn at night since they remain clear without exposure to UV light.
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How does temperature affect Transitions® lenses,
and
what lenses are best for achieving darker color in hot temperatures?
Temperature influences the reaction time of the photochromic molecules
in
the lenses. In colder conditions, the lenses take longer to transition from dark to clear.
Conversely, in warmer temperatures, the lenses react more quickly, fading back to clear
faster
when moving from sunlight to shade. XTRActive®
lenses
perform exceptionally well in hot temperatures, providing comfort and clarity by darkening
more
than Gen S lenses.
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Do Transitions® Gen S™ or XTRActive® lenses offer polarization?
Neither Transitions® Gen S™
nor XTRActive® lenses are polarized. However,
both types achieve Category 3 darkness, ensuring comfort in bright outdoor conditions while
offering protection against UV and blue-violet light.
XTRActive® lenses are also designed to retain Category 3 darkness in hotter
temperature climates, providing consistent performance and enhanced comfort in various
environments.
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Do Transitions® lenses work in all frames?
Yes, Transitions® lenses are
available in various materials and designs, fitting most types of frames, including
full-rim,
semi-rimless, and rimless styles.
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Can you get Transitions® lenses with progressive or
bifocal glasses?
Yes,
Transitions® lenses are
available with progressive and bifocal (lineless) lens types. Please note that line bifocals
are
only available with our
Clr2Drk photochromic lenses.
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How long do Transitions® lenses last?
Transitions® lenses generally
last as long as the average lifespan of a pair of glasses, approximately three years. Signs
of
aging include a yellowish hue and reduced darkening capability in full sunlight.
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Do you need a prescription for Transitions® lenses?
No, Transitions® lenses can
be
added to non-prescription clear lenses, allowing you to enjoy their benefits even if you
don't
need vision correction.
