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Transitions® Lenses

Automatically adapt to changing light faster than ever.




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Best Everyday Lens

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Fully clear indoors

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Darkens outdoors in seconds

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Quickly returns to clear indoors, faster than ever

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Filters harmful blue light*

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Blocks 100% UVA and UVB rays

Available in:

Gray

Brown

Sapphire

Amethyst

Please note that Sapphire and Amethyst colors are available for select frames only.

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Defy the Glare

The only and best polarized photochromic lens***
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Darkens in the car****

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Dynamic polarization, vivid color, and sharper vision**

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Great for active lifestyles and outdoor activities

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Clear with a hint of protective tint indoors

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Filters harmful blue light*

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Blocks 100% UVA and UVB rays

Available in:

Gray



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Photochromic FAQ


Why should I choose Transitions® ?

Transitions® lenses are the top performing photochromic lens on the market. They change more quickly than other photochromic lenses and activate up to a category 3 darkness outdoors. Plus, they pack the value of hassle-free comfort, versatility, and protection. They are great if you are looking to make a single purchase because they offer the benefits of clear lenses, sunglasses, and blue-light blocking lenses all in one photochromic package. Zenni is proud to offer the best value for Transitions® lenses on the market. For more information about Transitions® lenses, visit https://www.transitions.com/en-us/.


Will temperature affect my Transitions® lenses?

The molecules in photochromic technology work by reacting to UV light. However, temperature can affect the molecules’ reaction time. Colder temperatures mean molecules move more slowly, and it will take longer for lenses to adapt from dark to clear, even on sunny days. Warmer temperatures mean molecules speed up and become more reactive, meaning a faster fade back from dark to clear. Moving from sun to shade in warmer climates, your lenses will be quicker to detect the diminished UV rays and will lighten in color. Transitions® Signature® GEN 8™️ lenses are more responsive than previous generations: fully clear indoors, darker outdoors, and returning to clear indoors, faster than ever. For more information about Transitions® lenses, visit https://www.transitions.com/en-us/.


Are photochromic lenses good for your eyes?

Yes! All photochromic lenses offered at Zenni are great options for your general eye health. In addition to blocking 100% of UVA/UVB light, the adaptive, two-in-one nature of photochromic glasses reduces squinting and eye fatigue. For those looking to replace their sunglasses with a photochromic lens, we suggest choosing Transitions® XTRActive® Polarized™, which will also protect your eyes in the car by darkening while you drive and polarizing in direct sunlight for clearer sharper vision.





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*Transitions® Signature® GEN 8™ block at least 20% of harmful blue light indoors & over 87% of harmful blue light outdoors except Transitions® Signature® lenses style colors which block over 75% outdoors. “Harmful blue... light” is calculated between 380nm and 460nm. Transitions® XTRActive® Polarized™ blocks up to 34% of harmful blue light indoors and up to 90% of harmful blue light outdoors. “Harmful blue light” is calculated between 380nm and 460nm. Based on tests across materials on gray lenses at 23 °C. read more


**Transitions® XTRActive® Polarized™ lenses achieve a polarization efficiency of up to 90%. Based on tests across materials on gray lenses @ 23 °C, using ISO 12312-1 standard.


***In the clear to dark photochromic category.


****Based on tests across materials on gray lenses, achieving transmission below 45% @ 23 °C behind a standard windshield. The lens achieves a polarization efficiency of 30% behind the windshield, which is not... classified as being “polarized”. read more


Transitions®, Transitions® Signature®, and XTRActive® are registered trademarks, and XTRActive® Polarized™, the Transitions® logo and Transitions® Light Intelligent Lenses™ are trademarks of Transitions® Optical, Inc. used... under license by Transitions® Optical Limited. 8™ is a trademark of Transitions® Optical Limited. ©2022 Transitions® Optical Limited. Photochromic performance and polarization are influenced by temperature, UV exposure and lens material. read more