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Transitions® Light Intelligent Lenses™

Reviewed by Dr. Justin Asgarpour

Optimum vision and comfort, all day long. Transitions® lenses are fully clear indoors and automatically turn dark outdoors, protecting your eyes while keeping up with your busy routine. An intelligent photochromic lens, they provide UV and blue light protection from the sun and artificial light sources, for reduced glare, eye fatigue, and strain.*

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What you get with Transitions® lenses

Transitions® Light Intelligent Lenses™ are the leading brand of photochromic lenses (also known as light-adaptive lenses, variable lenses, and photo sun lenses). They’re ideal for people who frequently move from indoors to outdoors, struggle with light-sensitivity, or want to customize their eyeglasses to fit their vision needs and personal style.

Add Transitions® lenses to any frames 

Compatible with single vision, Standard Progressives, and Premium Progressives

1. Select your favourite frames

2. Choose your lens type

3. Select Transitions® lenses when selecting your lenses

Frequently Asked Questions

Transitions® lenses will provide the same level of protection against UV rays as a pair of dedicated dark sunglasses. You can rely on them in most places to see comfortably in any lighting conditions including outdoor activities. 
However, if you spend long periods of time in high-glare conditions, a pair of polarized sunglasses would be the recommended choice for activities at the beach, water, snow and road. Transitions® lenses aren’t as dark as most sunglasses lenses and, depending on the size of the frame, may not provide the same facial coverage as a typical pair of sunglasses.  
If you spend a lot of time driving, you may consider keeping a pair of polarized sunglasses in the car. Wearing Transitions® lenses behind your windshield, which blocks UV rays, will prevent these lenses from darkening. 

Transitions ® lenses will maintain their quality and performance over the lifespan of your glasses (for at least 3 years). After this period, you may notice that it takes them longer to change from tinted to clear and start to see a slight yellow colouring around the edges.  

Remember – you should get a comprehensive eye exam every 1-2 years (which may be a great time to upgrade to a new pair of Transitions®).

Transitions® lenses start to darken within about 30 seconds of UV exposure and can continue to subtly darken for about 10 minutes. When you go back indoors, they should return to their clear state within about 5 minutes.

When photochromic lenses are exposed to UV light, molecules react by changing their structure (which is what causes the lens to darken). Transitions® lenses are the leading brand of light-intelligent lenses – a series of exclusive, patented formulas are each integrated into the lens surface, which cause the photochromic molecules to recalibrate constantly yet smoothly. This means your eyes are always exposed to the optimum amount of light, whether you’re in bright sunlight, under a cloudy sky, or indoors.

Yes, you can wear Transitions® lenses for reading outdoors and indoors. They are designed to tint in the sun and turn to clear inside, so you can enjoy great vision and UV protection without needing to switching glasses. They also include blue light filtering properties.

Transitions® lenses are as clear as normal lenses indoors. These lenses darken when they detect UV light, which is present outdoors when you’re not exposed to direct sunlight. Your lenses may become tinted on a cloudy day, depending on the amount of UV radiation present.

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"Harmful blue light” is calculated between 380nm and 460nm. Transitions is a registered trademark, the Transitions logo, Transitions Light Intelligent Technology and Transitions Light Intelligent Lenses are trademarks of Transitions Optical, Inc. used under license by Transitions Optical Limited. Light Under Control is a trade mark of Transitions Optical Limited. Photochromic performance is influenced by temperature, UV exposure and lens material. ©2023 Transitions Optical Limited.

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Transitions® photochromic lenses have the leading light-adaptive technology. Your eyes are always exposed to the optimum amount of light, whether you’re in bright sunlight, under a cloudy sky, or indoors. Transitions® lenses provide 100% UV protection for all lens colours. Stop switiching between regular glasses and sunglasses. Theese lenses automatically transition from clear to the right level of tint when activated. Transitions® lenses can be used with any prescription and on single vision or progressive lenses.