All-in-One Transitions® vs Sunglasses

Let’s start with a spoiler: There’s no definitive answer to the question “Should I get glasses with Transitions lenses or sunglasses?” The choice comes down to your lifestyle and typical daily activities. This article will help you determine whether Transition glasses or sunglasses make more sense for how you spend your days. We’ll explore the key advantages of each option to make things clearer (pun intended) on which eyewear is the better fit.

Wait, remind me what Transitions® lenses are…

Transitions is the leading brand of photochromic lenses – light-sensitive lenses that automatically darken outdoors by reacting to UV rays, and go back to a clear state when indoors. Offering the benefits of eyeglasses and sunglasses in one pair, photochromic Transitions adapt to provide vision protection in bright conditions while eliminating the need to switch between two pairs.

Okay. So do I need sunglasses or glasses with Transitions® lenses?

The answer depends on your typical day.

Sunglasses are purely for outdoor use, blocking 100% of UV rays when you’re in bright sunlight. If you spend the majority of your time outside in the strong sun, a pair of shades (prescription or non-prescription) may be the ideal choice.

However, glasses with Transitions™️ lenses provide 100% UV protection AND adapt to both indoor and outdoor lighting conditions. So if your day involves going from inside to outside and back again multiple times, Transitions glasses could make a more convenient and practical option. You get the benefits of sunglasses when needed without the hassle of carrying a second pair everywhere you go.

Cool. But what about style? Sunglasses got Transitions beat, right?

Style, fashion, etc. – it’s all a matter of taste and personal preference. But are there more options of style and variety with sunglasses compared to photochromic spectacles, aka glasses with Transitions™️ lenses? Probably not.

We offer thousands of sunglass frame styles encompassing every shape and color. However, our eyeglasses selection is even bigger, with the ability to add Transitions lenses to almost any designer, sport, safety, progressive or reading frame.

With sunglasses, you get a dedicated tinted outdoor look. Transitions lenses give you the versatility of that tinted “shades” style when outdoors, while seamlessly adapting to a transparent indoor eyeglasses look.

Ultimately, whether you prefer the consistent look of sunglasses or the stylistic versatility of tinted-to-clear with Transitions, the choice comes down to personal taste.

Find your perfect pair of…

If it’s sunglasses you seek, check out our sunglasses collection.

Transitions you’re after? Explore our frames for Transitions, choose a style you love, and add Transitions lenses to it – it’s super easy. You can even find Transitions sports glasses or Transitions safety glasses with us!

In any case, all orders include free shipping, free no-questions-asked 14-day returns (30 days for progressives) and a 100% money-back guarantee.