What is the first thing you look at when getting a pair of new spectacles? Most tend to want the latest and most beautiful frame design available. While selecting a frame that suits your appearance is indeed important, choosing the right lens according to your vision is even more vital. When form and function complement, better eye protection and enhanced vision is made possible. With a wide variety of lenses available in the market, choosing the best lens can be quite the challenge. As such, we explore some of the lens options and their functionalities in this article to aid in your decision making process.
Transition lenses are designed to be clear for indoor use but automatically darken when they come into contact with sunlight or UV light outdoors. This is caused by the activation of molecules in the lens when they are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays. As UV rays can penetrate through clouds, transition lenses also darken even on cloudy days.
Advantages:
- Convenience
Eliminates the need to wear sunglasses at all times.
- UV protection
Transition lenses are proven for provision of 100% UVA and UVB protection.