Transitions, tints and UV protection

Below we've provided some additional information about transitions, tints and UV protection. As always, if you have any questions please use the website chat button below or email mark@theglassesman.co.uk

Transition lenses

Enjoy a hassle free life. No need for swapping your glasses and sunglasses. Transitions photocromic lebses adapt seamlessly to any lighting.

Transitions are photochromic lenses, Transitions is the brand name, Transitions are widely regarded as the best photochromic lenses on the market. Light intelligent lenses automatically adapting to changing light. Transition lenses darken when outdoors and return back to normal when indoors.
Transitions lenses provide UV400 protection, blocking 100% of damaging UVA and UVB radiation and helping to preserve your long-term eye health. Transitions lenses are the #1 recommended photochromic lenses by eyecare professionals worldwide.

Tints
Tints on lenses can help if you are light sensitive, and they come in a wide range of colour options. unlike photochromic lenses the tint is permanently on the lens, you can choose to have a light, medium, or dark tint. a standard tinted lens can protect you from harmful sunlight but they will not have full uv400 protection on them, if you would like them with full uv 400 protection on them you would also need to select TGM2 on your order form.

UV protection
UV protection means blocking the ultraviolet light from reaching your eyes. Just like sunscreen protects your skin from UV damage, UV glasses block most of the ultraviolet rays reaching your eyes. UV sunglasses, must offer both UV-A and UV-B protection to block at least 99 percent of ultraviolet radiation.