Photochromics, tints and polarized lenses
Light-adaptive lenses, fashion tints and polarized options that keep patients comfortable from indoor screens to bright sun.
Three ways to manage light
Light management is no longer a choice between sunglasses and clear lenses. Photochromics, tints and polarized lenses keep patients comfortable across lighting conditions.
- Photochromic lenses
- Darken automatically in UV and bright light, then fade back to clear indoors.
- Fashion and specialty tints
- Fixed tints in gradients, solid colors and specialty shades, for appearance or for specific activities.
- Polarized lenses
- Cut reflected glare from water and roads for visual comfort and safety.
How modern photochromics work
Photochromic molecules react to UV and visible light, darkening within seconds and fading back to clear in minutes. Newer formulas also activate in indirect light, and some, such as Transitions XTRActive, behind a car windshield.
- Activation
- Darkens quickly in UV and bright light
- Fade-back
- Returns to clear indoors
- UV protection
- Blocks UVA and UVB in both the clear and dark states
- Lens types
- Progressive, single vision, bifocal and computer lenses
Photochromic and tint options
Light management options from the brands we work with, plus the tints we make in our lab.
Photochromic
- Transitions Signature GEN 8
- Fast activation and quick fade-back, available in seven colors. Compatible with virtually any lens design.UV and blue light filtering, all lens types
- Transitions XTRActive
- Extra-dark activation for patients who want more tint outdoors, including behind the windshield, with a light hint of tint indoors.Activates behind the windshield, polarization available
- Hoya Sensity
- Hoya’s photochromic technology with Stabilight lens material, for consistent, predictable activation and fade-back.Temperature stable, multiple colors, Hoya lens compatible
- Unity SunSync
- Fast-reacting photochromic for Unity progressive and single vision lenses. Darkens quickly and returns to clear.Clear indoors, dark outdoors, built into Unity lenses
Tints and polarized
- Gradient tints
- Dark at the top, fading to light at the bottom: good for outdoor activities while keeping near vision clear.Multiple colors, custom gradient depths, all lens materials
- Solid and specialty tints
- Fixed tints in a wide range of colors and densities, from light cosmetic tints to full sun protection, matched to the patient.Custom color matching, medical tints, sport-specific options, any density
- Polarized lenses
- Prescription sun lenses that cut reflected glare, in multiple tint colors and materials.UV protection, prescription compatible
Tinted in our lab, on any lens
- In-house tinting
- We process tints and coatings in our own lab for faster turnaround and consistent quality.
- Color matching
- Need a specific shade or gradient? Our tinting specialists can custom-match a color to your specification.
- Full compatibility
- Every photochromic and tint option works with our progressive, single vision and specialty lens designs.
Pair with any lens type
Photochromic and tint options are available across our lens types.
Find the right tint for every pair
From photochromics to polarized sun lenses, our team can help you choose an option or match a color. Call 1-888-455-2022 or send us a message.