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What Are Transitions® Light Intelligent Lenses?

Reviewed by : Dr. Matthew Miller, OD on May 19th, 2022

Transitions® Light Intelligent Lenses™ are designed with special technology so they are clear inside and automatically darken when outside. By optimizing the amount of light your eyes receive, Transitions® lenses help to reduce glare and visual discomfort to create effortless sight. They also block 100% of UV rays while filtering blue-violet light* emitted mainly by the sun outdoors and indoors through windows, plus some digital screens.

Transitions Gens

Ultra Responsive to Light, Perfect for Everyday

Transitions Xtractive

Best XTRA Darkness & Best XTRA Light Protection

Transitions Drivewear

Best Adaptive Sunglass Lenses for Behind the Wheel

Lens Colors
Gray

Gray

Brown

Brown

Amethyst

Amethyst

Sapphire

Sapphire

Amber

Amber

Ruby

Ruby

Gray

Gray

Brown

Brown

Drivewear

From Olive Green to Copper to Dark Red-Brown

Activation Features

Darkens outdoors in seconds. Returns to clear faster than ever.

Darkest in hot temperatures. Darkest in the car

Always-on polarization reducing reflective glare

Indoor Clarity

Fully clear indoors

Clear with a hint of protective tint

Color varies with light intensity

Outdoor Darkness

Dark

Darkest

Very Dark

Blocks UVA & UVB Rays
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Blue-Violet Light Filtering
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Activation Behind Windshield
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Polarization
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STEP 1

Choose your favorite frame

STEP 2

Select your lens usage

STEP 3

Add preferred Transitions®

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*Blue-violet light is calculated between 400-455nm, as stated by ISO TR20772-2018.

1. The darkest in hot temperatures, in the car and offering the best overall blue light protection across light situations* among clear to extra dark photochromic lenses.*Protection from potentially harmful blue light (415nm-455nm) among polycarbonate and 1.5 gray lenses: blocking (i) up to 34% indoors at 23°C, (ii) up to 64% behind the windshield, (iii) up to 90% outdoors at 23°C and (iv) up to 83% outdoors at 35°C.

2. For polycarbonate & CR39 lenses across colors achieving 18% transmission at 23°C

3. For grey polycarbonate lenses compared to the previous generation.

Transitions and XTRActive are registered trademarks and the Transitions logo and Transitions Light Intelligent Lenses are trademarks of Transitions Optical, Inc., used under license by Transitions Optical Ltd. GEN S is a trademark of Transitions Optical Limited. ©2024 Transitions Optical Limited. Drivewear is a registered trademark of Younger Mfg. Co. Photochromic performance may vary across colors and lens materials and is influenced by temperature and UV exposure. Lens colors and lens changes simulated for demonstration purposes.

FAQ

Transitions Light Intelligent Lenses — also known as light-adaptive, variable tint, photochromic, and light-responsive lenses — feature lenses that darken when exposed to sunlight and become clear indoors. These color-changing lenses can protect your eyes from exposure to UV rays, which can lead to eye problems later in life.