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[Moonchilde]

I'll be getting (ordering) new glasses in the coming week. I'm thinking of getting Transitions lenses, but I have questions, so anyone who can help, please do - and thanks!

I've been using fit-over type sunglasses for years and I still have glare problems, especially when driving. Also, I don't feel that OTC type sunglasses are really dark enough. I need darker than off-the-shelf, you-can-still-see-eyes-easily-behind-them tint in order for me to be comfortable, and worth bothering with.

Of the two "extra features" type of Transitions, the Xtra and the Advantage, the Xtra gets the darkest and gets "moderately dark" behind the wheel, and the Advantage supposedly *doesn't * darken behind the wheel, but is polarized - and not as dark as the Xtra.

If these lenses (any of them, including the basic originals most people get) don't darken for driving, how much good are they for daily use? Would I *still* have to use fit-overs while driving?

If anyone has either the Advantage or the Xtra types - they are supposed to be "virtually" clear indoors as opposed to totally clear. Anyone know how tinted they stay?

I have emailed the company with questions but don't know how long before they get back to me, and I wanted the opinions of those who have the lenses, especially anyone who has either the Vantage or Xtra versions.

[Mz iMac]

I have the regular Transitions Lenses.  The lenses get very dark on the outside, protecting your eyes from the sun & its glare.  You will hardly notice once you get use your Transitions but other people will.  When you go inside, people will always know that you have been outside.  LOL

The lens get dark according to how bright or dim the sunlight is.  The lens can get dark during cloudy days.

The lens also get very dark if there is a lot of snow on the ground.

Either way, w/Transitions, you will never have to deal w/"glare."

[Moonchilde]

Thank you, @Mz iMac. Are they darkened when you're driving?

[Cpagal]

I got my transition lenses at Walmart and paid extra for the type that got the darkest, not sure what their brand was called. I was not happy with them and had them changed out to regular lenses after about 3 weeks. The transition lenses did not get dark enough for me especially while driving. I am very sensitive to glare and sunlight.

My old fitover sunglasses do not fit over my new eyeglasses so I now use the clip on sunglasses that are made for the thicker plastic frames. Not my first preference but they work for me. 

I won't order transition lens again nor will my husband. 

[sophiamarie]

Windshields in today's vehicles block most of the UV rays that cause Transitions lenses to activate, or darken. As a result, just like clear lenses, Transitions lenses do not activate inside a car. However, Transitions® XTRActive® lenses react to visible light so they do moderately darken behind the windshield.

HTH - I googled the paragraph above.  This should answer your questions..

[nbct]

In the car, my regular Transition lens don't darken as much as when I am in direct sun.  I still love them though.  It sure beats having to change glasses back and forth.  I used to have my prescription for distance made into sunglasses.  The problem with those was I could only see distance, not close up.

[Moonchilde]

That's what I'm afraid of, @Cpagal, that I'll just be wasting $$ and still have to use fit-overs. They're made dark enough for most people, but maybe not for those who are more light-sensitive than average. I'll ask at the dictor's office and see if they have customers who aren't happy as well, and ask the doctor what he thinks - but then again, they're in the business of selling, so....

Thanks for your input.

[Moonchilde]

Thank you, @sophiamarie, that explains the why not. It's interesting that they don't put the Xtra technology in all the lenses, you'd think people would want it. If I decide to go ahead, it will be the Xtra I go with.

[Moonchilde]

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@nbct wrote:

In the car, my regular Transition lens don't darken as much as when I am in direct sun.  I still love them though.  It sure beats having to change glasses back and forth.  I used to have my prescription for distance made into sunglasses.  The problem with those was I could only see distance, not close up.

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@nbct, back in the Dark Ages I used to pay for prescription sunglasses, but over the years that just got way too expensive, especially with Progressive & High Index lenses. At least, since cataract surgery I no longer need the ultra-thin lenses.

I don't mind the fit-overs but they're not dark enough, and yes, I'm sure it's nice not to be taking off and putting on all the time - I might give it a try for that alone.

[Mz iMac]

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@Moonchilde wrote:

Thank you, @Mz iMac. Are they darkened when you're driving?

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@Moonchilde

My glasses darken inside of an auto.  Once I step outside of the car, they get even darker.