This Advanced Optical Lens Could Offer the Best Protection for Your Eyes Yet

If there’s one quick way with which we can all take better care of our peepers, it’s to shield them with Transitions lenses that offer all-round protection

Just think about it—how many blue-light-emitting screens (be it your computer, tablet, mobile phone or TV screen) do you look at every single day and how much time do you spend doing so? If you actually tabulate the hours of screen time you clock in a week, we think you might be a little shocked. That, on top of the harmful UV rays you’re exposed to when on the go.

In an age when life is increasingly reliant on technology and practically everyone is becoming more and more bound to these digital screens, eye protection has never been more important. This, on top of the multiple environmental aggressors we’re exposed to on a daily basis, like ultraviolet rays and urban pollution, what with constantly being on-the-go.

If cutting down on screen time seems quite impossible to do, the only way to solve the problem is to shield your eyes with glasses that offer screen-to-sun protection, and can filter out the harmful effects of glare, UV rays and blue light, which has been said to be linked to eye fatigue, dry eyes, blurred vision and even sleep issues.

Naturally, sunglasses or tinted lenses are what most people immediately reach out to for immediate eye protection. But what if you need prescription glasses and advanced light protection too?

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Instead of switching eyeglasses every time you go outside, get in the car, back indoors, and when you’re ready to get to work on your computer, the simple solution is to opt for Transitions lenses that combine protective multi-functionalities for every situation you find yourself in daily.

Engineered to provide top notch protection and better vision, the brand’s most well-rounded Transitions’ Signature Gen 8 photochromic lenses leave no chance for accidental or unforeseen exposure to blue light or UV rays from sunlight. Beyond blocking 100 percent of both UVA and UVB rays, and effectively filtering out blue light, this all-in-one eyewear option also darkens outdoors in seconds, and returns to clear faster than ever—boasting an industry-leading adaptive response, protecting eyes from all of the aforementioned negative effects with speed and style.

Transitions lenses automatically adapt to changing light, activating upon exposure to UV light. This means they darken when you wear them out in the sun, and then fade to a clear state again when you go under shelter. They’re also able to auto-adjust according to changing light conditions, altering the level of tint to suit the light exposure that one may be experiencing at different times. One might not realise the severity or possibility of UV damage when squinting in the face of ultra-bright environments, but studies show that nine out of 10 eyeglasses wearers are light sensitive, while three out of 10 are very light sensitive.

For extra protection, ask your optician for the Transitions XTRActive new-generation lens when you’re next getting fitted for eyewear. This new-generation lens is designed to provide a higher level of protection against UV rays and harsh artificial light, optimum blue light protection indoors, and up to 90 per cent blue light protection encountered outdoors, turning extra dark when exposed to piercing sun rays.

And if you spend a lot of time driving in the day, or engage in plenty of activities outdoors, your lifestyle may demand even higher eye protection, which you’ll find in the Transitions XTRActive Polarised lens. Polarised lenses are laminated with tiny vertical stripes that prevent light glare from hitting you directly in the eye, and this advanced version can achieve up to 90 per cent polarisation efficiency, which is similar to that of actual polarised sunglasses.

Wondering what Transitions lenses suit your daily needs the most? Head over to Transitions’ website to check and enhance your light sensitivity levels, as well for a virtual try-on experience, in which you can test out lenses in a variety of colours and fashionable frames.

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