Transition Lenses or Sunglasses?

There are pros and cons to wearing eyeglasses of any kind, but, generally, there is great flexibility in wearing glasses. You have many choices in terms of style and comfort. All this includes sunglasses. Now, there are not only prescription sunglasses, but transition lenses and clip-ons. Out of the options, which is best?

Transitions obviously have significant advantages. They are made to be clear when you are indoors, and light is mild and unobtrusive. Then, they automatically darken to protect your eyes when you go out into the sunlight, essentially transforming into sunglasses before your eyes. This means that you only need the one pair of glasses, and no additional sunglasses. To some, this is reason enough to choose transitions. However, others enjoy the variety of looks associated with multiple pairs of glasses and sunglasses, and would like the option of switching.

However, transition lenses have a UV light-blocking limit; they only darken so much. So, some people might need the additional UV blocking power of a darker pair of sunglasses. In some circumstances people need 100% UV protection. Plus, transition lenses only darken in UV light. This may pose a problem for those circumstances in which the sunlight is bright, but they’re protected from direct UV rays, like when driving in a car—car windshield protect from UV rays, so transition lenses may not be much help. Again, these may be moments in which a separate pair of dark prescription sunglasses are best.

In the end, it is not about which is best overall; it is about which is best for the individual person. Transitions may work great for many, and have their advantages. But, some people find they need more UV-blocking power to feel comfortable and see well. When you decide what you need, Speert has it. Just take a look at all that we have to offer.