Different Ways To Activate Transition Lenses
When you need prescription glasses to correct your vision, you still want the improvements they offer when you're outdoors or when you're working. Purchasing a separate pair of prescription safety glasses or sunglasses can be costly, though. Transition lenses help resolve this conundrum by darkening when exposed to UV rays. There are three main ways to activate your transition lenses so that you can adapt to wearing them more quickly.
1. Expose Lenses to Sunlight
Getting used to transition lenses can be a challenge, but most people are happy with them once they adjust to the convenience. The easiest way to darken your transition lenses is to wear them in direct sunlight. Because most windows have some UV protection, your glasses won't necessarily take on a tint every time you stand near the panes. This feature is helpful if you work in an office designed to let in a lot of natural light.
It's less convenient if your lenses don't get darker when you need them to see out your car's windshield. If, however, you roll down the window, the UV rays in the sunlight will trigger the tint on your glasses to change. Alternatively, you can ask your doctor about transition lenses that are specifically formulated to respond to either UV or bright lights. Then, either stimulus can prompt the lenses to darken, even if the other factor is not present.
2. Wear Prescription Glasses Outdoors
Transition lenses are popular with people who work outside. They don't have to worry about keeping an extra pair of sunglasses or safety glasses that either have their prescription or fit over their regular frames. They can just wear the same pair all day.
When you wear your prescription safety glasses with transition lenses to the work site, they immediately begin to adjust to protect your eyes from the sun the moment they are exposed to it. Then, as you step into the shade, they readjust to let in more light. You can experience optimal vision no matter where you're working without having to switch glasses.
3. Use Artificial UV Lighting
People who work with artificial UV light must be particularly vigilant about protecting their eyes, as the beams from these sources can do even more damage than the sun. There are several places where UV lights are often part of the standard practice:
- Medical practices
- Dental offices
- Tanning salons
- Phototherapy clinics
- Gardening centers
Prescription glasses with transition lenses are made with UV-blocking technology. They not only make your eyes more comfortable but also keep harmful rays from shining through.
If you are often outside or exposed to artificial UV rays, or you just like the convenience of having one pair of glasses you can wear no matter where you are, transition lenses may be a good choice for you. Ask the experts at EyeglassesPro about transition lens options when you order your next pair of prescription glasses.