Temperature affects how Transitions change. When they're hot (like in the summer), the lenses will change slower and won't get as dark. ... When Transition lenses do wear out, they will take on a yellowish tinge when they're clear. They will no longer get as dark at that point.
How do you make transitions darker?
Transitions lenses contain special patented photochromic dyes that cause the lens to activate, or darken, when exposed to ultraviolet rays from sunlight. When the UV light diminishes, the lenses fade back. As light conditions change, the level of tint adjusts, offering the right tint at the right time.
How can I make my glasses lens darker?
If the lens are plastic, you can tint them with clothing dye (Rit). Just follow the directions on the box or bottle. I did this with a pair of prescription safety glasses that I needed for work. The flourescent lights hurt my eyes, so I dyed my lens light brown!
How long does it take transition lenses to get dark?
Transitions lenses begin to darken the moment they are exposed to the sun's UV light, reaching 70% tint within 35 seconds. When UV rays are no longer present, the lenses immediately begin to fade back, achieving 70% clear in just a few minutes.
How dark will transition lenses get?
Transitions ® Signature ® lenses darken to just the right amount of tint outdoors depending on the light conditions, fade back to clear quickly, and are as clear as a clear lens indoors.
What is the darkest transition lenses?
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.
What percentage does transition lenses get dark outdoors?
The lenses are clear indoors, get 15 to 21 percent darker outdoors than previous Transitions lenses, and are preferred 2-to-1 over previous-generation Transitions lenses, according to the company.
How long does it take for transition lenses to darken?
How fast do Transitions lenses work? Transitions lenses begin to darken the moment they are exposed to the sun's UV light, reaching 70% tint within 35 seconds. When UV rays are no longer present, the lenses immediately begin to fade back, achieving 70% clear in just a few minutes.
How dark do transition Gen 8 lenses get?
- The tint on these transition lenses will fade quickly when returning indoors (generally within 3 minutes faster than most other transition lenses).
- These lenses will reach category 3 of darkness 30% quicker than most other transition lenses.
Will transition lenses get darker over time?
The moment UV rays are no longer present, the lenses begin to fade back. In short, Transitions lenses quickly darken when you go outdoors, and fade back fast when you return indoors.
How long does it take transition lenses to change shades?
How long does it take photochromic glasses to change to sunglasses? It takes approximately 30 seconds for your clear photochromic lenses to darken, and the tint on your lenses may continue to change gradually (and subtly) to an even darker shade for the first 10 minutes that you're outside.