How to Choose the Right Transitions® for Your Lifestyle?

Updated MAY 26, 20244 min read

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By Mia Stevens

Transitions lenses – light adaptive lenses

Just like finding the perfect pair is a matter of matching glasses to your style preferences and daily activities, the same goes for choosing the right lenses for you, be it the prescription or the coatings such as blue light block or light-adaptive lenses, specifically Transitions.

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What are Transitions® lenses?

Providing the convenience of eyeglasses that turn into sunglasses in a single pair, Transitions lenses are advanced photochromic lenses that automatically adapt to changing light conditions – darkening when exposed to sunlight, and becoming clear again indoors. They provide superior visual performance by reducing glare and eye strain, while also offering 100% UV protection from harmful rays.

There’s more than one type of Transitions® lenses?

Photochromic Transitions lenses are quite versatile in their selection, so you can find something that caters exactly to your needs. Before we dive into the 3 different types of Transitions we offer at GlassesUSA.com, it’s worth mentioning that Transitions are compatible with all prescription types: Near vision (reading), single vision (distance), as well as progressives and bifocals.

On top of that, you can add Transitions to any designer brands including Ray-Ban, Oakley, and any type of glasses on the site, even specialized glasses, so you can have Transitions sports glasses, Transitions safety glasses, and even with kids’ glasses.

Which Transitions® lenses can I get?

  • Transitions Signature GEN 8: Known for its exceptionally fast responsiveness to changing light conditions, this lens type is highly recommended for everyday use, especially for those who’re constantly on the go and find themselves switching between indoors and outdoors quite often.
  • Transitions XTRACTIVE: THE lens choice to go for if you’re very light sensitive or spend a big portion of your day in bright light. These lenses feature an extra dark tint to deal with intense sunlight outdoors, and even have a subtle tint indoors. Another key feature is their behind-the-wheel activation. They react to bright light even in the car. 
  • Transitions XTRACTIVE POLARIZED: A perfect blend of photochromic and polarization technology, the polarized edition of the XTRACTIVE Transitions delivers exceptional visual clarity, comfort and glare reduction. These lenses are the perfect choice for the outdoorsy person, whether for leisure, sports or adventure. 

Find your perfect pair of Transitions® glasses.

Explore our huge selection of frame styles, pick out a pair you love, and customize the lenses so you’ll have photochromic spectacles with just the right Transitions lenses for your needs. All orders come with free shipping and a hassle-free 14-day return period for a full refund (30 days for progressive lenses).

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Published February 26, 2024|Updated May 26, 2024

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Mia Stevens

Eyewear expert with a background in fashion design and optical technology.