Transitions photochromic lenses for protection against UV radiation

A recent European survey has shown that although 83% of the interviewees are aware of the damage to the skin caused by the sun, only 4% seem to be careful about the risks for the eyes, which are even greater because, unlike the skin, they do not develop greater tolerance to UVA rays but become more sensitive due to prolonged exposure.

The problem is present throughout the year, but it is doubly so in the summer. Reflected light, especially from water or sand, is a very high risk for regular beach goers; it 'produces' up to 50% of the UVA rays a person receives on average. Even when it is cloudy, a good 80% of the UVA rays filter through undisturbed, which means that it is imperative to protect the eyes, whatever the weather.

The solution that technology now makes available to consumers is a photochromic lens like Transitions: these are light-adjusting ophthalmic lenses, in other words, lenses that are perfectly clear and transparent indoors, but in little more than 30 seconds they become as dark as sunglasses when they are exposed to sunlight.

Photochromic lenses are meeting with success throughout the world, not only because of the technology, but because they are a fashion product and an expression of lifestyle, as backed up by such Hollywood stars as Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt who have been photographed on various occasions wearing glasses with photochromic lenses.

Transitions photochromic lenses guarantee the greatest possible protection; they block 100% of UVA rays and reflections in any light conditions. Moreover, they considerably improve vision quality and comfort and drastically reduce eye strain.

Transitions photochromic lenses can be worn by anyone, they are compatible with all types of sight defects (astigmatism, myopia, presbyopia), they are made in a large variety of materials and types (monofocal, bifocal, progressive) and can be adapted to fit any frame, including the most unusual and designer frames.