Things you need to know about Photochromic Lenses
A comparison of a Regular Lens vs Transition Lens after being exposed to Sunlight for a few seconds.
You may have heard of lenses that turn dark when exposed to sunlight, or the term Transitions, Photofusion or Sensitiy. These are things that describe a Photochromic Lens.
A Photochromic lens is a type of optical lens that changes color when exposed to UV coming from the sun or any artificial source. They usually come in different materials, the rarest is the glass, plastic, and can also be an impact-resistant Polycarbonate or Trivex.
Here are things you need to know about Photochromic Lenses:
1. Transitions, Sensity, Photofusion, etc. are Brand Names of Photochromic Lenses.
Like medicines, Photochromic is the generic term of the lens that changes color when exposed to sunlight, and there are many brands to choose from when considering a Photochromic Lens.
Here are some of the Photochromic brands we carry in our clinic:
Hoya Sensity: Hoya Sensity
Transitions:Transitions
Zeiss Photofusion: Zeiss Photofusion
2. Not all Photochromic brands are the same.
Many customers are often puzzled why one type of Photochromic Lens is more expensive than the other. There are many factors that famous brands of Photochromic lenses may stand out.
These factors may include, but not limited to:
The speed on how the lens changes color from clear to dark, and vice versa.
The quality of the lens coating.
The longevity of the Photochromic effect, as some budget photochromic lenses tend to darken lesser as time goes by.
3. Photochromic lenses can be combined with different Lens Design.
Photochromic lenses can be combined with different lens designs, such as a Multifocal Lens or a Progressive Addition Lens. It can also be added to different coatings (for example, a Computer Lens with blue Light filtering purpose.)
Some people who have trouble reading at far and near and at the same time experiences glare during a sunny day may find it beneficial to add a photochromic feature to their eyeglass.
A teenager who uses the computer for hours, and finds the afternoon sun a little discomforting may find that adding a Photochromic feature to their lens may help reduce their discomfort when exposed to broad daylight.
4. Photochromic Lenses comes in different colors
Most people think that Photochromic Lenses are only available in the color black. However, there are different Photochromic Lenses available in the market. Usual colors that are available aside from Black are Blue, Brown, Green, Violet, etc.
This helps a customer choose a variety of colors that will match their frame, as well as their style.
Hoya Sensity Color options. (hoyavision.com)
Zeiss Photofusion options (zeiss.com)
To know more about Photochromic you can email us at info@solimanparolioptical.com or send us a message at 09268903097.