Very helpful review. . .thanks!! I'm deciding if I should buy photochromic/Transitions lenses for the first time, and this video was very useful!

@FriendswoodVision

7 жыл бұрын

Great! We're glad to hear that you found our video helpful! Thanks for taking the time to leave us a comment. :)

@gcasady2

7 жыл бұрын

no problem! Thanks!

@mr.nebbercracker.9041

6 жыл бұрын

gcasady2 so how was ur transitions 1 year later

@gcasady2

6 жыл бұрын

good! I'll write more later.

@mr.nebbercracker.9041

6 жыл бұрын

gcasady2 my first transitions were given to me by the opticians today

I moved to transitions and loved it, after that I thought it was not worth the value and made new glasses without them. That's when I realized that I was missing them so much, I decided to do another lenses with transitions again. They totally worth the investment. Go for it!

I have these and I absolutely LOVE them! 😍 I spend a lot of time outside and these are awesome. Could not do without them. 😀

I'm waiting for my transitions glasses to come, and I'm watching to see if it is as cool as it sounds, and it is! in the summer, there is a resort that hosts all kinds of concerts during sunset every week, and the sun affects my vision a lot. at the resort, you can play with outdoor toys such as frisbees and soccer balls while you're waiting for the concert to start, or even during the concert. I NEED these glasses so I can see just a little better at those concerts and when I play lightning at school.

I have photochromic lenses AND magnetic snap on shades for those glasses for when in the car. I don't see why people complain about going back inside because they don't get very dark anyway, barely noticeable (to the wearer). As you can see she was still squinting when outside and the lenses were not nearly as dark as regular sunglasses. Better than nothing though.

@ShapdCrusadr

3 жыл бұрын

There are few versions of transition type lenses which operate better in different temperatures. Another words one transition lense type might get darkest in hot temps then it does when it's cooler outside. While another transition lense type will do the opposite.

Thanks. Was trying to figure out if they turned into "sunglasses" outside, or if I needed a separate pair of sunglasses. Glad to know they are 2 in 1.

@FriendswoodVision

6 жыл бұрын

Transitions may not turn *quite* as dark as sunglasses. It depends on the level of UV light that's outside. But they can definitely get pretty dark in bright sunlight, so they do have the convenient 2-in-1 appeal. Thanks for your comment. :)

Thanks for this! very helpful video. :)

I been wearing transtions for years. I guess since 2016 and 2017 my eyes are extremely healthy. Now I have xtraactive translation and I love them even more I don't notice when they change I'm so used to them.

Thanks for this video.. Im planning to buy one because i have sensitive eyes

@FriendswoodVision

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. :) Hope you found our video useful.

Would you recommend laskic eye surgery and would you ever consider it for anybody?

Very Informative. Thank You.

i really need these glasses , i havr trouble seeing when light beams off objects , i see double vision

Are your transitions Amber or Gray? Is one preferred over the other? My frames are similar to Rayban Clubmaster so not sure which ones would work well and look good. Thanks for your video.

@FriendswoodVision

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. My Transitions are the gray color. Gray is more protective against UV light, but amber/brown shows contrast a little bit better (e.g. you can see the greenery better when out golfing). You also want to consider which Transitions color would match with your frame color.

How long does it take for dark color to resolve after moving indoors?

hi there,i recently bought a gunnar workplay gunnar.com/work-play-lens/. according to them this is trasition glass as well,but i cant actually feel the black or tinted,even i try to left under the sun,it did turn black,but just not obvious at all,wanna know does transition glass have sensitivity?i dont really satisfy with the effect

Nice video. I liked it because she spoke about transition lenses staying dark indoors.

What glasses do you recommend for work at computer?

Im suprised by the new lens today ...i really like the transitions now...

How to clean the transition glasses, with what solutions?

I really wish we could get transition tint for our cars windows, during the day it would help a lot with sensitive eyes like mine, and at night we would be able to actually see the road and everything around us...Here in Oregon last I checked we could get a prescription for a light tint on the windshield but that's just not the same and wouldn't be useful at all at night. Perhaps someday technology will make it economically feasible for such things. Till then I think we need a pair of prescriptions for driving and one for outside the car. I'm just thinking of all my eye strain pain during summer cruising.

Thank you! I just wanted this advantage for driving but Ill just stick with my prescription rayban sun glasses.

I've got transition lenses and I love them

I have a question will these stop sun spots. I get those all the time and it’s so annoying

What frames are you wearing? I love

I recently got a pair of Transitions Single Vision Asph Poly Photochromic Grey lenses from a major Lens Optical Store. I do like them, but mine just don't seem to get as dark outside and never received a certificate of authenticity as most people say they usually do. I'm starting to think I didn't receive the actual "Transitions" brand and maybe a lesser version. Would appreciate your feedback on the authenticity issue and whether the brand would make a difference in lenses being more concentrated with the treatment? I'm in Texas as well so the sunlight is very bright for mine not to darken considerably, more of a smokey light color.

@hoantrinh2816

6 жыл бұрын

History LVr I am the optician at Friendswood Vision here and yes photochromic lenses from Transition Optical do come with a Certificate of Authenticity. However, in my experience working at various optical, the optician pretty much discarded them as sillyness so I wouldn’t be alarm if you didn’t get one, and you can always call the optical and ask for the exact brand that you got. Photochromic lenses including those from Transition Optical do have a break in period so it is possible to that it turn a little slower at first and you might a good 5-10 minutes in full sun before they turn fully dark in the first couple of weeks, after that it should be dark within a couple of minutes. If the issue persist, definitely speak with your optical as there might be a warranty issue on hand.

@historylvr8000

6 жыл бұрын

Hoan Trinh Thank you so much for your response and feedback! I have noticed now that my lenses are getting darker than the first few days, so you definitely were spot on! Thanks again!

this doctor is very articulate!

Hi, i don't have any eye problem. Is it ok to purchase a transition lens because i do alot of outdoor acitivity and also going also indoors and outdoors during work.

@hoantrinh2816

6 жыл бұрын

24 45 Hi there, you can but if you don’t require any prescription, I think having a pair of plano polarize sunglasses would serve you much better. Transition are convenience for those whose don’t want to carry around 2 pair of glasses.

@someaveragehuman5284

5 жыл бұрын

Just wear sunglasses...

@vice_santos

5 жыл бұрын

Sunglasses...? You don't have a eye problem so sunglasses.

Mine was in the sun for about a week. I bring it back they are still black . Will they change back ?

Is photochromic blue cut lens better than crizal prevencia lens?

Where can I buy transition glasses? Is it available in every eye optical?

@chinmayshanbhag1567

4 жыл бұрын

Available in most of them

I have sent my Rayban New Wayferer frames to be fitted with Varifocal and transitions lenses and apparently they will change in a vehicle, I will see next Saturday (no pun intended).

@hoantrinh2816

6 жыл бұрын

You might have got the Transition Xtractive lenses which would does turn a little bit in the car blocking up to 50% of light transmission vs 80% from the typical sunglasses. It's not perfect but it's definitely a lot better than nothing, the down side to the Transansition Xtractive vs the normal Transition Signature 7 which is what we have is that they take much longer to turn back to clear and they have a a little bit of a tint even when indoor (around 10%). We typically recommended to our patient who already love Transitions, who spent a lot of time outside and want darker lenses, those who are very light sensitive eyes even in indoor setting, and those who have a little bit of commute that doesn't want to keep track of a pair of sunglasses. Let us know how you like them! -Hoan (Optician at Friendswood Vision)

I just got transitions there the best!

I love my Transitions. Thanks for the info on cold wheather and the car. Yeah, it doesn't bother me either that they don't changr back right away. But i do love that rather shaded or clear i can see all that I'm doing no matter where without having to switch between my eye glasses and my shades which are not prescription shades. So they are a definite plus for me.

Doctor what is ICL surgery

thank you for the insights. could you do a comparison between the lens colour choices, including the 'new' graphite green?

@FriendswoodVision

6 жыл бұрын

We will keep this in mind for future videos. Thanks for your comment. :)

I’m from Houston like her

Are the clear lenses really white though? Would you notice a different between regular lenses and a “white” transition lens?

@hoantrinh2816

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Buzmoo, I am the optician and Friendswood Vision here. Technically, the transition lenses in its clearest state is still isn't as clear as a set of clear lenses....however, the different in light transmission only a couple of percentage point so you shouldn't be able to notice. We recommend having transition and a no glare coating for general use. The only time I wouldn't recommend transition lenses is if you are are one of those that have a lot of activity and work and night and sleep during the day...because for one thing, you don't go out into the sun often so no need to waste money. Number 2, a clear lens with a good Crizal no glare coating will give you the best possible vision at night since it has the best light transmission efficiency.

@vapeking466

5 жыл бұрын

Is the cheapest crizal coating sufficient in your opinion? I mostly want it to reduce glare at night.

The Transitions Xtractive turns partially dark inside the car, though.

@hoantrinh2816

6 жыл бұрын

Maryanne Moll Hi Maryanne, yes, Transition Xtractive does turn up to 50 percent dark in the car and while it is far from the 80 percent dark of a dedicated pair of sunglasses but it does help. In our video, we were talking about specially talking about the Transition Signature VII which is our most popular transition lenses. The Transition xtractive does have its place for sure but it does have its drawbacks so the we often recommend the Signature VII over the Xtactive. Thank you for stopping by. Hoan ( Optician at Friendswood Vision)

@b1lf435

5 жыл бұрын

Hoan Trinh - why do you advise against the Xtractive?

@hoantrinh2816

5 жыл бұрын

@@b1lf435 We found that the most popular complaints against transition lenses in general is that they don't turn back to clear fast enough which take about 5 to 7 minutes for the normal transition lenses. The Xtractive Transition take about twice as long so it's about 15 minutes before it turn pretty clear. For a lot of our patient, 15 minutes is a deal breaker. Also at it clearest state, the Transition Xtractive has a about a 10 percent tint which some people don't like. The biggest benefit of the Xtractive lenses is that they are a bit darker outside and do they turn a bit in the car so we do recommend it for patients who are light sensitive or they spend a a lot of time outside. Ideal patients who love their Transition Xtractive are building contractors, motorcyclists, delivery drivers who have to go in and out a lot :)

Great job

How well do these work for playing video games? And watching tv

@nskdnnm

5 жыл бұрын

For that you should get the bluelight filter coating on your lenses instead. This is only for sunlight/UV.

Do they turn dark in the winter? I love winter morning light . I love how mornings look and I don't want it to block that.

@hoantrinh2816

4 жыл бұрын

Winterwondrgrl♡ transition definitely turn dark in winter. They typically turn dark slower in colder temperature but they also do get darker in colder temperature. I have never had transition lenses turn too dark for the condition but we do live in TX where it doesn’t get cold ;)

@cherryblossomist

4 жыл бұрын

@@hoantrinh2816 thank you very much

what if my lenses already have UV protection, isn't that enough to protect the eyes from eye disease caused by sunlight?

do transitions block out blue light?

This is interesting, in this era of mobile phone browsing, can Transition Lenses be of any help? If yes, how can I get it?

@muhammadaziq4920

6 жыл бұрын

EMINOTA NIGERIA LIMITED they do not react to artifical light, try look for hoya blue control for smartphone browsing

@FriendswoodVision

6 жыл бұрын

For mobile phones and other digital devices, you would want to look into getting blue-light blocking lenses such as Essilor's Eyezen+ lenses, and/or anti-reflective coatings such as Crizal Prevencia. These types of lenses/coatings in glasses can block harmful blue light that's emitted from cell phones and other digital devices.

@moremorecheese

6 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to combine bule-light blocking and transition in glasses? My Local store can offer as such, would you recommend it?

@hoantrinh2816

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Xiaodong, I am the optician at FW Vision, and yes you can have both blue light blocking properties and transition at the same time. At a matter of fact, transition lenses themselves does have some blue light blocking property so it enhance the blue light blocking ability of the lenses so we highly recommended. I have Eyezen +1 lenses (blue light blocking lenses), Crizal Prevencia (blue light blocking no glare coating), and Transition lenses so if you want the ultimate blue light blocking lenses, that is my personal set up which block about 40 percent of the harmful blue light.

My friend has a transition glasses and it looks Like sunglasses!

OK I have this in my glasses and my friends say I look ugly when it gets darker in the sun so yeah....:(

@FriendswoodVision

7 жыл бұрын

Aww, we're sure you look great in them. ;-) Just tell your friends that you have state-of-the-art technology in your glasses that helps protect against a lot of eye problems.

@oooining

6 жыл бұрын

Because you’re indeed ugly......

@aniyabattle1524

6 жыл бұрын

My friends say the same and I feel the same about mines truth be told I don’t really want them anymore nor do I need them

@gcasady2

6 жыл бұрын

they'll help prevent you from getting macular degeneration when you get older though.

@faz4605

5 жыл бұрын

True that. I have them and it looks wierd when they just half tint .

Transitions Vantage lenses are good but don't get a lot or any add on coatings messes them up bad. They are both photochromic changing and polarized.

I love my transitions leans it looks more cool with my Ray ban frames

@FriendswoodVision

6 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you like the Transitions lenses. We're also a fan of them. :)

@ViEtKiDD617

4 жыл бұрын

This is facts.

@swaggytjm33matthews26

3 жыл бұрын

Ray ban frames, ? I want them so much I used to have some once again in my possession

are they can turn back completely clear?

@ShapdCrusadr

3 жыл бұрын

New transition lenses should go back to clear after a short time. If you are someone who get's their eye's checked at regular intervals tinting & un-tinting process of the lenses won't be a issue. But if you are someone who keep's glasses for multiple year's meaning more then you really should. In that case transition lenses can form a slight permanent tint to them meaning they wont go back to completely clear anymore. But that does not mean the transition part of the lenses won't work anymore.

Thx

Mine actually stay dark in the car, idk how

Photocromatic glasses does not turn entirely white , yellow tint is still there always . Now power sunglasses are also available.

I wish they can add polarized to Transition.

How many minutes it will turn into clear again.

@FriendswoodVision

7 жыл бұрын

This is dependent on a few factors, but generally, it would take about 5-10 minutes for the lens to turn COMPLETELY back to clear. It is a gradual process and starts changing little by little as soon as you step inside though.

@jazminedecastro303

3 жыл бұрын

@@FriendswoodVision are they can get back clear even waiting more than 10mins?

What about UV filtering...

They have some transitions now that do darken in the car

@hoantrinh2816

5 жыл бұрын

They do have the Transition Xtractive which darken to up to 50% in the car which is ok but a far cry from the 80% tint of a typical of sunglasses but due to its draw back of taking forever to turn back to clear (like 20 minutes vs 5-6 minutes) and they do stay at this slightest little tint throughout the day, we typically recommended the normal Transition Signature VII for our patients. Hoan @ FW Vision.

I have these but my friend says when it gets darker it looks ugly and i agree :(

Dr Thu K Tran

I have Transition lenses, I Do Prefer not to have to grab sunglasses every time I'm outside...But they just don't change more than a slight Tint & I'm still Squinting outside with them.

@gcasady2

6 жыл бұрын

yeah, they're usually not as dark as traditional sunglasses unfortunately. so you have to decide yourself if they still cause more good than harm or more harm than good. I'm not an expert, but I think Transitions does make another type that does get darker than the one you probably have.

@gcasady2

6 жыл бұрын

oh yeah, Hoan Trinh says in another post below that the darker Transitions type is called Transitions Signature VII.

@gcasady2

6 жыл бұрын

and Hoan Trinh says they may take several min. to darken completely, and darken better in full sun and below 80 deg. F.

Are the chemicals used in transition lenses dangerous? Will they cause harm to my eyes?

@amaxlite

4 жыл бұрын

no because they don't touch your eyes..

I wish this could be darker in tint. Not like a retired persons glasses

My glasses have transitions, anti-glare, and scratch protection

@rudise.3429

5 жыл бұрын

🤨😯

@graceclover8697

5 жыл бұрын

Green Bastard my eye doctor said mine have blue light protection

@mumme2004

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah? My glasses have nuclear missile protection with extra defence against subnautical and extraterrestrial enemies.

@muq1049

4 жыл бұрын

ok do you want a cookie

You still need sunglasses when you drive!

They actually look pretty cool on her. I don't get the big deal, why some say they look dorky.

As an optometrist i'm a bit surprised that you yourself prefer to wear transition glasses rather than simply having regular clear prescription glasses and prescription sunglasses for when you're outdoors. You I'm a retired optician and I honestly never recommended anyone to get transitions for the very reasons you not only mentioned but even showed in your video. Most people's main need for sunglasses is for driving on sunny days, but as you pointed out because your car windshield has UV protection and the UV rays are what cause the glasses to darken. So really transitions don't work very well at all for be prescription sunglasses when it comes to driving. Also even being out in direct sunlight your glasses really didn't get as far as sunglasses really should be. I could still see your eyes pretty well through your lenses. Also they seem to take quite a while to change back to clear after going inside which may not bother you but other people don't seem to like that at all. Then the added cost of transitions also comes into play as well. It really isn't that difficult to change from regular glasses to prescription sunglasses. Now to be fair for someone that works outside everyday then yes I think transitions are a very good choice for that person. I think your review of transitions was very fair and everyone should decide what works best for them. This topic seems to have generated a lot of reactions from people.

@otiebrown9999

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, Now confirming 20/20.

Not dark enough

They don't look like they block very much sun from your eyes you are still squinting a lot they're better than nothing but I would definitely say they do not do the job of sunglasses

@hoantrinh2816

6 жыл бұрын

James Ramputi hi James, I am the optician at Friendswood Vision here and also the cameraman for the show lol. Yes in our particular footages, the lenses hasn’t turn completely dark because we weren’t outside that long. What you saw was film live and she just walk out from the offfice....if we were to film it again, I would have her talk a bit more since it does take a couple of minutes for the lenses to turn dark, we were out there for like 45 second. The Transition Signature VII lenses can block up to 80 percent of light in the right condition (in full sun at like 80 degrees or lower) which is on par with a lot of sunglasses. But yes, if you like dark sunglasses, transition lenses aren’t quite as dark especially in condition that’s less than full sun.

I hear they last around 2 years then they stop transitioning i have myopia

@ShapdCrusadr

3 жыл бұрын

That is false I know this cause the glasses I was using was single vision lenses which has transition. I bought it like 10-12 years ago which was the last time I got my eye's checked until last week. Now I got new semi-rimless glasses which has lined-bifocals lenses with transition. Again my old glasses are 10-12 years old and the transition part of the lenses still work's. But the lenses does have a very slight permanent tint to them so they don't fully go back to crystal clear.

Only a two year lifespan. 🧐

It's not dark enough!!!

@jazminedecastro303

3 жыл бұрын

of course their not, their not sunglasses

1:35 no they have not turned into sunglasses, they are a little bit tinted at the most. The real magic of transitions is, they stop working. If you want to turn your prescription glasses into to sunglasses, buy a clip on or have them made up as sunglasses.

She talks about all these diseases you can get from UV light, but her lenses are really small. That's not the best protection for her eyes...

Your lips movement is very awkward. You need to correct it.

@sheriff_daddy

5 жыл бұрын

Biswajeet panda now now, I’m sure you aren’t the epitome of perfection either.

@Vic-rf6hs

4 жыл бұрын

She's a Doc damnit.. not no damn communications professor

@amaxlite

4 жыл бұрын

ur name is awkward

@preciousjose

3 жыл бұрын

coming from a guy named 'panda' with a crappy accent.

But looks stupid