Oakley's new 'Clear Black Iridium' photochromic lens tint for their popular Radar frame style is an ideal option for rides with variable lighting conditions. This includes rides that start or end in darkness, 24-hour endurance events, and even trail rides which involve constantly moving in and out of heavy tree cover.Sep 17, 2010
What is black iridium lenses?
Black Iridium eliminates 90% of ambient light and blocks 100% of UVA, UVB, and UVC light. Oakley's HD Polarized technology blocks harmful glare without compromising clarity.
What's the difference between photochromic and photochromic lenses?
Polarized lenses are permanently tinted dark. They don't change color. ... Photochromic lenses (of which Transitions® is the best-known brand) on the other hand, start out clear but turn dark in the bright sunlight. Then when you go back indoors (or stand in the shade or get in a car), they turn clear again.Mar 11, 2015
Do photochromic lenses go completely clear?
Original Transitions or Transitions ® Signature ® lenses are completely clear indoors. Transitions ® XTRActive ® lenses and Transitions ® Vantage ® lenses have a hint of tint indoors for additional protection from light.
Do photochromic lenses stop working?
Photochromic lenses last as long as your prescription. Plastic photochromic lenses usually out last the lifetime of a patient's prescription, about 2.5 years. Glass photochromic lenses never stop working; in fact glass Photochromics get better with age and will not slow down or loose the darkening ability.
Do photochromic lenses change color?
How Long Do Photochromic Lenses Take To Change Colour or React? When exposed to sunlight/UV rays, photochromic lenses will take around a minute to darken and will continue to darken for a further 10 minutes, resulting in a full sunglasses tint/shade.
What is the difference between 1.61 and 1.67 photochromic transitions?
1.67 high-index lenses surpass in thinness and lightness when compared to 1.61 high-index lenses. It helps with eye distortion caused by stronger prescriptions and is ideal for individuals with an SPH correction between +/- 7.00 and +/- 9.00, and a CYL correction between +/- 3.25 and +/- 4.00.
What is the darkest transition lenses available?
Transitions XTRActive are the darkest everyday Transitions lenses available. They are for patients who spend much of their day in bright, sunny conditions and want some activation behind the windshield of a car. These lenses do have a slight tint indoors.
How dark can photochromic lenses get?
These darkness levels may change depending on weather or temperature. Transitions® VII gray and brown photochromics darken anywhere from 60%-80% in bright sunlight. ... Vision Ease LifeRx® polycarbonate photochromic lenses in gray and brown darken to around 35-55% in bright sunlight.May 19, 2017
What is the darkest photochromic lens?
Transitions XTRActive new
Are photochromic lenses harmful?
Photochromic lenses darken on exposure to sunlight and protect the eyes from ultraviolet radiation. Excessive exposure can cause permanent damage to the cornea and conjunctiva.
Are photochromic lenses good for your eyes?
Cost effective – Photochromic or transitional lenses can actually be quite cost effective. ... Protects your eyes – Transitional lenses do more than function as sunglasses. They actually filter out a good deal of the harmful UV rays emitted from the sun, leading to healthier and happier eyes.
What are the disadvantages of photochromic lenses?
- Photochromic lenses get darken when coming in contact with the sunlight, blocking your windshields. Therefore, they are risky to wear while driving.
- These lenses are also affected by the weather. ...
- Some photochromic lenses are not polarized, leading to harsh glares of sunlight.