Transition lenses

[Heisman 98]

Anybody have em and are they worth it?

 

[BNB]

I have them and like them. They work great outside. They darken depending on how bright it is outside, so they could be totally black on a sunny day, or just a slight tint on an overcast day. Bad part is they don't really work when you are in a car as the uv rays that cause them to darken bounce off the winshield. I usually drive around with my sunroof open to let the uv's in

. I do think they are worth it though, as I don't think they add that much cost to the lense, and I don't have to carry sunglasses around with me. Someday I will get prescription sunglasses for the car, but they cost so much.

 

[Heisman 98]

Thanks for the feedback. I got a freaking expensive pair of glasses for a gift and the lenses with the transitions and what not topped $300 by themselves!

So far, so good though.

 

[cincyhorn]

There ability to darker is also affected by temperture. The colder it is, the better they work. Hot Texas days not as good...they are not necessarily a replacement for a good pair of sunglasses. For sun, get a good polarized pair.