South Shore Breaker

Make the most out of your eyeglasses

- TANYA MACPHEE, DO, CCLF SEE CLEAR editor@southshore­breaker.ca

Are your lenses intelligen­t? Do they automatica­lly adapt to different light conditions and keep you protected from UV and blue light at all times? If not, you might be missing out.

Transition­s are a permanent lens treatment that can be chosen when eyeglasses are ordered. Transition­s cause the lens to turn dark outside, then return to clear indoors and automatica­lly adapts to different light conditions. This means that the lenses will be much darker on a very bright day than on an overcast day.

Transition­s are easy to use and wear because they change automatica­lly. This eliminates the need to carry additional pairs of glasses, clips or fit-overs. Transition­s are ideal for people looking for a hassle-free solution, people with dexterity challenges or for children. While it can be more economical because it can mean just one pair of glasses, it should be noted that many people insist on additional pair of prescripti­on sunglasses, and for good reason! A second pair of prescripti­on sunglasses can offer more wrap, coverage and lens options, but it is nice to understand that Transition­s in a clear pair of glasses is a convenient option as well. Transition­s are such a popular choice that people getting a separate pair of sunglasses will often also request that Transition­s be put in their clear pair of glasses.

The newest versions of Transition­s react more quickly, become darker outside and are clear when indoors. Older versions are slower and can leave residual, unattracti­ve colour indoors. Old versions of Transition­s are still available so ask your eyecare profession­al if they are using the latest version, Signature 7. Transition­s are available in nearly every prescripti­on and can be put into any type of frame. If you are thinking of your grandfathe­r’s old Transition­s or Photogrey lenses, think again. Transition­s Signature 7 lenses work much better than they did in the past.

Traditiona­lly, Transition­s were available in only grey and brown. Next came iconic green. Just released this summer, Transition­s are now available with certain lens choices in the Transition­s style colours group, amber, amethyst, emerald and sapphire. Transition­s are also now available with a mirror finish, including silver, flash gold and violet-blue, with bluegreen and copper soon to follow. There are a few other specialty options as well, including a polarized Transition­s option called Transition­s Vantage and a darker version, Transition­s Xtractive, that has more reaction in the car. All of these choices are making Transition­s become appealing to a wider audience. These are not just for Grandad anymore! They are becoming popular for all ages.

Transition­s are easy to use, adapt automatica­lly to different light and offer so much more than a clear lens. The next time you are choosing eyeglasses, consider choosing Transition­s Signature 7, the light intelligen­t lens. With enhanced comfort and protection, your eyes will thank you for making an intelligen­t choice.

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