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Transitions® Lenses Buying Guide

With transitional glasses becoming increasingly popular, we’ve put together our guide to help you find the best type of transitional lens for your lifestyle and frames.

Transitions® Explained

Transitions® lenses keep your eyes protected from bright lights no matter where you are. Reacting to the amount of UV and artificial light available, they adjust the colour density of the lens to block light from reaching your eyes. In bright settings, they darken, like sunglasses, shielding your eyes and preventing blinding glare. In darker settings, the lens clears to allow more light in, helping to improve your vision.
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Our Transitions® Lenses

Most Popular

Transitions® GEN S™

The Fastest Changing Transitions® Lens

Although this is the cheapest Transitions® lens, the GEN S™ range is miles ahead of other photochromic lenses on the market. GEN S™ lenses quickly adapt to differing lighting conditions, fading from clear to dark in less than 25 seconds. These are ideal for new Transitions® wearers or those looking to wear them regularly.

From £80.00
Save up to £114.00 compared to the High Street

Available in 8 Colours


Amber

Amethyst

Brown

Emerald

Graphite Green

Grey

Saphire

Ruby

Transitions® XTRActive®

Extra Darkness, Extra Light Transitions®

XTRActive® lenses are seen as the best lenses for driving as they work behind the windscreen of a vehicle, unlike the GEN S™. XTRActive® lenses respond to UV and visible light, filtering up to 7 times more blue light from digital screens, and provide an extra dark tint in bright environments. These are ideal for driving and people who are light-sensitive.

From £10.00
Save up to £70.00 compared to the High Street

Available in 7 Colours


Graphite Green

Brown

Grey

Blue Mirror

Gold Mirror

Green Mirror

Silver Mirror

Transitions® XTRActive® Polarised™

The Best Lens For Bright Conditions And Glare

For ultimate UV and light protection, XTRActive® Polarised™ does it all. With category three darkness levels, they block 100% of UVA and UVB rays and 90% of blue-violet when outside. These offer the same benefits as the Transitons® XTRActive® lenses, but with added polarisation to block blinding glare. These are a fantastic all-rounder for driving, holidays, sports, and everyday life.

From £170.00
Save up to £70.00 compared to the High Street

Available in 1 Colour


Grey

Transitions® Lens Comparison

GEN S™
Most Popular		 XTRActive® XTRActive®
Polarised™
Key Information
Level Fast Response & Stylish Extra Light, Extra Dark Added Polarisation
Prices From £80.00 £100.00 £170.00
Customisable to my prescription
30-day money-back guarantee
Uses
Recommended for all-day use
Suitable for reading
Suitable for computer work
Suitable for driving
Suitable for all environments
Lens Features
100% UVA & UVB protection
Blue light protection
Activates behind a car windscreen
Extra dark in hot temperatures
Polarised
Lens Technical Specification
Lens tint indoors (unactivated) Fully Clear Indoors Clear Indoors With A Slight Protective Tint Clear Indoors With A Slight Protective Tint
Lens tint indoors (activated) Dark Extra Dark Extra Dark
Blue Light block ratio (Indoors) Up to 26% Up to 45% Up to 45%
Blue Light block ratio (Outdoors) Up to 86% Up to 86% Up to 86%
Colours available 8 3 1
Mirror tint colours available - 4 -
Lens Types
Non-prescription
Single vision
Bifocal
Varifocal
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Which Transitions® Lens Is Best For Me?

This comes down to your budget and lifestyle. If you wear glasses every day and continuously move from office to car to shops to outside, XTRActive® Polarised® lenses offer everything you need. Designed into one lens, they offer the best view and protection no matter where you are or what you’re doing.

GEN S® and XTRActive® predominately offer protection when moving from one environment to another and make great holiday sunglasses. For occasional wear, these are a great option, but for a premium lens with ultimate convenience and comfort, you can’t beat the XTRActive® Polarised.

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FAQs

Q. Why are there three types of Transitions® lenses?
At Lensology, we know everyone has different preferences and will want the right lens to match their lifestyle and budget. We offer a range of Transitions® lenses: Gen S®, XTRActive®, and XTRActive® Polarised™ to suit everyone, from holiday sunglasses and driving glasses to go-to everyday lenses.
Q. What are the benefits of Transitions® lenses?
The main advantage is the convenience of transitional lenses. Transforming from clear to tinted lenses, you have your clear glasses and sunglasses in one pair of specs. Saving you money on two pairs of glasses and unlimited protection for your eyes.

  • Quick transition from clear to tinted lenses
  • Consistent UV protection
  • Blue light protection inside and outside
  • Block blinding glare (XTRActive® Polarised™)
  • Fastest fade-back lenses
  • Activation behind windscreens (XTRActive® and XTRActive® Polarised™)
  • Ideal for short and long distances
  • Can be used for prescription and non-prescription lenses
  • Coloured tints
  • Customisation options
  • Two pairs of lenses in one
Q. Why buy Transitions® lenses from Lensology?
At Lensology, our expert technicians customise our Transitions® lenses to meet your specific prescription requirements. Because we keep everything in-house at our UK lab, we make significant savings, which we pass on to our customers. This means you can purchase high-quality Transitions® bespoke to your prescription and existing glasses frames that are far cheaper than high-street stores. We also have a swift turnaround, so you won’t be without your glasses for too long!
Q. Why are Transitions® expensive?
Transitions® are incredibly smart lenses designed to protect your eyes, improve your eye health and enhance your overall vision. They’re a fantastic investment that can be worn all day, every day, and in any environment. By investing in Transitions®, you’re receiving two pairs of glasses in one: everyday frames and sunglasses. And no matter what activity you’re doing (driving, walking, or looking at your phone), they will adapt to provide you with the best and most comfortable viewing experience possible. With three different price points from Lensology, you can pick the Transitions® lens that fits your budget and lifestyle.
Q. How long does it take to get used to Transitions®?
First-time wearers of Transitions® may notice the change with the first few wears. But the smooth transition from clear lens to tinted and back again quickly becomes unnoticeable. Creating an undisturbed view in every setting. You’ll be wondering why you’ve gone so long without them!
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