Been waiting for this, especially a comparison between Xtractive New Generation vs Signature Gen 8. Just wish there was something as clear as Gen 8 indoors and as dark as Xtractive outdoors and in the car.
Transitions also has their XTRActive POLARIZED Lenses available too. Learn about Polarized Vs Non Polarized Sunglasses here ruclips.net/video/pACBs8Yi4lA/видео.html
Hello Doc, I have been indulge in myopia from past couple of years but I have heard to know that a new product to overcome my pro in my surroundings which is TOPVIZ I just want to know is this viable or else could u pls explain its Con's should I go for it, pls help me out sir your hopeful content viewer thanks a lot
I'm now on my 3rd pair of Xtractive lenses, I highly prefer them over the original. I never liked clipping sunglasses over mine, often touching the lens and making smears. I feel that mine are very clear (untinted) while indoors and I'm happy with that as well.
I'm glad that photochromatic lens technology is being improved and hopefully it will become available in more affordable brands. Currently for the price you quoted I could get TWO pairs of photochromic prescription glasses (or prescription tinted sunglasses).
I've had the older version of transitions(prior to the ones that change in the car), and my only issue was the time it took to change back, once I got indoors. That being said I will be opting for transitions again when I get my new progressive glasses. Also. I just thought of this question...can you read your cellphone screen & the digital displays of the dashboard clearly with the polarized version of the Xtractive lenses when you are in the car?
You've done well with the comparisons here doc, we haven't even heard from the reps but have been selling this for a few months. When it comes to the residual tint when indoors we like to call it "taking the edge off" and it gets around most peoples hesitation.
Ah! that is a good way to say it! I find it very subtle and always expected it to be darker. If anything I am impressed by how clear the lenses are indoors.
@@DoctorEyeHealth good for wathing tv? to take the edge off for light sensitive eyes? are the polarised any good for that or not recommended for tv? thanks
@@darrenelkins5923 Its been 3 months, so I don't know if you are still searching for an answer. Transitions XTRActive Polarized are not supposed to have the polarized effect when not exposed to UV rays. Which should make them fine for watching TV. Though if they some residual polarization, you will get varying brightness of your screen as your head tilts. Though this will likely impact using your smartphone(if you have one) outdoors.
Great info, thanks. My request would be opposite, for custom option for ‘less’ dark. I rarely need full dark sunglasses. A level 2 would probably suit me best and have the added advantage of a quicker response time, which is more important to me for regular day to day, in and out of cars and buildings working, etc., and in sun and cloud.
I have just ordered a pair of progressive prescription glasses with Transitions Xtractive Polarised lenses. Also getting anti glare coating. I am sick of having to switch from regular glasses to sunglasses when out & about, so I have my fingers crossed that my new glasses will replace both of my old glasses. Average summer temperatures in the Gold Coast, Queensland Australia are around 28 degrees C (82 degrees F), so it will be interesting to see how dark these glasses get at higher temperatures. Can't wait to get my hands on my new glasses! Follow Up: Well, it took just a week from the order date to get the glasses! Only picked them up a couple of days ago & the weather has been very overcast, windy with lots of rain on the first day. Today is much better with bright sunshine, some clouds & about 27 degrees C. The actual changes in lens darkness, going from indoors to outdoors is not really noticeable from the wearer's point of view (Of course, our eyes compensate for brightness changes automatically, within limits). Same applies going from outside to indoors. This, in my opinion is the way it should be, unobtrusive technology! My new glasses, compared to my 12 month old prescription clear, anti glare coated glasses, have more contrast (yielding more detail/sharpness in bright scenes) & also more color saturation. This reminds me of the difference between a photo straight out of a camera side by side with the same photo that has been processed in Photoshop (with increased contrast, saturation & sharpening). So far, I am happy with new Transitions Xtracive polarised glasses. I still prefer my old clear glasses , when indoors & especially when working on the computer.
I have no idea if you'll see this, since it's at least a year later, but I'm curious about whether you still like these lenses. Is the permanent indoor tint really noticeable? It's probably the only thing right now that's deterring me from wanting to try them out. (if you see this message and reply to it...okay this is gonna sound dumb but I have comment notifications turned off. If you hit the thumbs-up button, though, I'll get notified and then I can come back and look for a reply. LOL)
Good video. You mentioned XtraActive Polarized lenses in the beginning but you never commented on how good the polarization was in comparison to typical polarized glasses. From your quick showing in the video, it appears to confirm my experience that the XtraActive Polarized lenses are woefully poor at polarization. A typical polarized lens would have made the laptop screen completely dark. The added expense to make XtraActive Polarized, seems like a non starter. Thoughts?
I am light sensitive and I use normal photochromic lenses. When they dont darken enough, I just put on my polarized level 3 magnetic clip-on, and that's It. :-)
Thanks for the review! I too am sensitive to light and also, I have a complicated, strong prescription that includes prism in my lenses for diplopia. I have progressive lenses with the Gen8 grey that I like, but am looking forward to trying the Xtractive. Im waiting for my over-contact prism prescription sunglass lenses to arrive, bc driving is real tough from glare and sunlight. By the end of my day, my eyes get super fatigued and I don't think some people with 'regular' bad vision understand what that is like. Anyway, thanks for what you do!!
I've been rocking the transitions regular for 14 years but got the Xtra active last year for the 1st time and I love them! Got a new pair again this year and seems they are even better than last year... I recommend them to everyone who wears glasses. I'm fixing to get them for my daughter this year for the 1st time.
Thank you for being sooo informative!!! I've read and saw other information and videos but, yours is by far the best. I wish I would have been made aware of the details prior to buying my prescription glasses. I did pay for the Xtractives but I now wonder if that was the best choice being that I might use my glasses more indoors than out. I wish indoors the glasses could be clearer than with the slight tint but anyways, I'll just have to get used to it (afterall, I sometimes get light sensitive indoors)! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THE INFORMATION! 👏👏👏
Hey, it’s me again. You tried the eye drops for farsightedness so visisharp might interest you. It’s supposed to treat the real cause of eye problems but I don’t know if it’s legit.maybe you could give it a try? It’s got vitamin A, lutein, bilberry extract and a bunch of other vitamins and other ingredients. It’s a pill and the science seems convincing, but you’re the doctor. If you’re giving it a look, just tell me here. I’m basically spamming your videos trying to get your opinion on this.
The Transitions Drivewear speciality lens was what people in the past bought specifically for driving bur the new XtrActive for the first offers a photochromic solution people can now wear anywhere. Its a perfect all round line and I think if it would get a little darker it would be spot on for most people but it still does the job. I have dedicated sunglasses but they’re good to have when you forget them and when I bought mine last year I was happy with the product. Essilor’s lenses are highly regarded.
Drivewear is always polarized thought, which is important for some people. XTRActive isn't and the (old) new XTRActive Polarized is polarized only outdoors.
On the other hand there are reputable eye doctors who advice not to have polarized for driving (and I tend to trust their line of thought rather than the other).@@janhavel8208
@@DoctorEyeHealth I haven't seen a video on this, but I'd love to see some studies on the differentials of photophobia if you have them off hand. Thanks!
Mine were ordered yesterday. My old pair are dark-tinted all the time (permanent). They are great; however, for driving at night, it is difficult to see clearly as everything around me is darker. Hopefully, the new pair will help with that. Also, I like that the new one has a polarizing filter built into them, which will help with light glare and reflection. Hate driving a low vehicle (sedan) while everyone is blaring their high beam on their SUV into my face.
Update? How do you like the Xtravtive ones? I got glasses for the first time in my life, they came with Gen8 and they are terrible as sunglasses. Hoping to order Xtractive so I can wear them inside and as sunglasses. Do they work well?
@@mguti179 Yes, I really like the Xtractive glasses. They definitely get darker than the Gen8 lenses. Outdoors, they can pass as sunglasses and remain dark for a few minutes even when I'm indoors (around 5 minutes or so). However, it's important to note that they don't get as dark as dedicated sunglasses. To give you an idea, they are similar to having 20% tinted car windows from someone trying to look inside. When I look through them, it feels like a 50% to 60% tint from my point of view. They are not as dark as dedicated sunglasses, but they are darker than the Gen8 transition glasses. Unfortunately, they don't get dark enough when I'm in the vehicle, especially since the windshield already has UV protection. They do darken slightly, giving a smoky grey tone. When I look downward past the glass, I can notice the tint, and it enhances the vibrancy of everything while still reducing brightness and washout. However, they may not be dark enough to fully replace proper sunglasses for a sunny drive, especially if you're highly sensitive to sunlight. For most people, the Xtractive glasses are awesome. If you enjoy walking around town, they work very well as sunglasses. When it comes to driving, they are functional, but personally, I prefer dedicated sunglasses unless you have tinted windows on your vehicle already in that case they are great.
I will NEVER have anything else on my lenses. The transition is dark and it’s funny that the lens is dark indoors but one really doesn’t notice on the vision side! Great selling point! I keep wear overs in my truck for sun emergencies. XActive IS THE BEST!!! I tried sapphire transition and cannot even wear outside 😒. And the sapphire really doesn’t look blue. Thanks 😊
Great information I'm also an optometrist from Pakistan and I'm watching ur videos that really inspires me Thanks a million dear to encourage our field
I spent 3 years with transitions and have now switched to two pairs of glasses, one clear and one pair of sunglasses. The transitions did not get dark enough in the sun, especially with a hat on, and at night that little bit of tint made it hard to see while hunting deer at sunset.
Super informative review! I've been considering going for a transitions-style lens for my new prescription and I definitely think I am going to try the Xtractive based on their ability to tint more in a car and in warmer environments.
what i hate about the Xtractive is there is a yellowish tint indoors same with its polarized version , i sticked to Gen 8 Signature, this suits my needs at least for me personally
I'm confused by part of your review. I live in a climate where it is very often quite warm. During the summer it is often 100+ F. Will these lenses not get as dark because of the heat? It sounded like you said they will work well in low temps, but not well when it's over 70. Thanks for any further details you can offer.
Technically, its maximum darkness starts to slightly go down when above the mid-70 degree mark, but the new design allows it to stay dark in higher temperatures better than any other photochromic lens. I hope that helps clarify a bit.
Hi Doc ! the lenses are super great, am currently using them because I also have extreme light sensitivity. I hardly notice when they transition the weather in South Africa is always hot/ warm. although they do take several minutes to go back. they're awesome hey!! lots of love from South Africa.
Hi Joseph! Can I feel myself dizzy and unwell from eyestrain (after a long term of using computer) or is it something else? Thanks for the answer! (My oculist said my eyes is fully healthy! - anatomically) PS. I wear blue light effect glasses, use dark mode on Windows and the distance is also perfect between screen and my eyes..
Hey Thanks for the question! Also happy to hear you are trying to use appropriate screen height and distance. Do you know if your eye doctor (oculist) measured you for your vergence ranges? This can be done with prism bars or commonly behind the phoroptor with a few techniques (you often see images split or break into double and then move around to get them lines up again). I just wonder if your eye muscles may be decompensating while staring at the screen for long periods of time. That is my initial thought. Also, out of curiosity, do you get that dizzy feeling while doing anything else?
Thanks for the information. One question that I have is since they are filtering blue light, do objects that you are looking at that are blue in color appear darker than other things? Also, your frames look very nice. I was wondering what brand they are.
Wow best video on transitions. Just wish Costco carried these now. I have eye exam on 28th of March and looking to drop an order for xtra active polerized asap. I too live in MN and find my transitions 7? get the darkest on cold overcast day, I mean super dark. Anyways any eyglass store you can recommend around Edina or Mpls? Thanks Bob
do photochromic lenses like these Transitions lenses give you enough UV protection to be worn as a replacement for sunglasses or is it better to have a dedicated pair of sunglasses as well even if you have photochromic lenses? I will be getting new progressive glasses and am trying to avoid having multiple pairs of prescription glasses. thanks
Best to check with your local Optical stores- its specifically the Essilor owned Transitions brand so its basically guaranteed from a Luxottica owned store like Lens Crafters (or OPSM etc depending on your country). A lot of independents will use cheaper labs that will be using different versions of photochromatic lenses that still use the xtra label, and will probably be still using an emulation of the old Transitions XTRActive technology (which is still pretty good and IMO better than gen8 in most cases).
@@Skycania thanks for your reply. Well I purchased a pair of Maui Jim’s from a place called All About Eyes. I asked them if the XTRActive transition lenses where the lates model out by Essilor he said yes but he definitely didn’t seem confident. I checked the receipt and it does say XTRActive by Transitions but when I checked the website All About Eyes didn’t show up. I’m a bit concerned.
How do the xtractive compare to gen s? And does the new gen s perform any better in the car because they’re darker? How are non-polarized for looking at an LCD/OLED screen?
I’m interested in these but the blue light blocker/filter is what concerned me. I’m one of the rare people who gets severe migraines and eye strain from blue light filters.
I'm very light sensitive too and my main daily problem is room lighting. My office has LED ceiling lights which are horrendously intense and have massive amounts of blue light. I'm wondering do you have an issue with ceiling lights since i believe any glasses that doesn't wrap around your eyes won't be able to guard against stray light coming from above and the sides of the glasses? I'm still looking for a solution and hope you can share how you deal with it.
I have had the Transitions Xtractive lenses on my digital progressives since August of 2021, and am still impressed with how quickly they react to bright outdoor light, and how dark they get. I do still use magnetic clip on sunglasses when driving, because I need just a bit more dark than the Transitions Xtractive can manage behind auto glass with very good UV filtering. Would I get them again? Absolutely! BTW, mine are purposely NON-polarized.
Thanks so much for this great review! Do you have any reviews on Zeiss photochromic eyewear? Have you considered making a video comparing Transitions XtraReactive with Zeiss Photofusion X? Thank you.
Hello, forgive doctor my english are not good. I've been watching your videos, they're all so amazingly interesting. I also love the fact that you use simple language for everyone to understand. Bravo keep up the good work 👍. Anyways here's my story I'm 50 y.o., and four years ago I bought myself the VARILUX X TRACK 1.5 TRANS7 G15 Add 2.00 Sph +0.50. They're so comfortable, there are no words to explain to people, what they are missing. They've costed me a lot, but I can see now the world in High definition!!! I think I need to change them now, after all those years, cause I m getting older, and I've been noticing a difference since the day I've started wearing them... I want your opinion I m between Essilor Xtractive 4D, or Hoya progressive lenses, pls tell me your opinion. Thank you!!!
Wow thank you for all your kind words! Happy to hear you have enjoyed your glasses! Tough to say how you will enjoy those lenses, but I have really enjoyed the Xtractive lenses.
Hello, for years I have had astigmatism. This past November, there was 2 nights i was using the cellphone at night while laying down. Due to that, i believe i made my condition worse. One day in November my eyes felt strained and if i looked down i felt pressure. I also felt pressure on my forehead including top of the bridge of my nose. Days later my eyes calmed down. Later on in December i noticed i have become more sensitive to light. I was putting up Christmas lights when i noticed i was looking at the lights from an angle that i could see the main source of the light was extremely bright. Later on i noticed i am more sensitive to sunlight, reflections from the sun and bright lights that do not have covers. I also started seeing halos around bright lights, especially from cellphone flashlight. I also have gotten more red veins in my eyes. In addition my eyes have felt dryer and when I move them such as looking up sometimes they hurt especially my left eye, like a strained muscle. Did using my cellphone in those couple of nights make my astigmatism worse?
Thanks for the question! Honestly, my first thought was NO this is not related to astigmatism. The pain/ light sensitivity / halos / redness all sounds like an inflammatory issues occurring within the eyes themselves, that, or an issue with the internal eye pressure. I of course cannot give a diagnosis without an examination, but I would suggest seeking care from a local eye care professional. At the very least, just to have them check things. Wishing you the best Omar.
@@DoctorEyeHealth I am going to try to make a appointment for this week. I also noticed that the red veins get agitated easlily, some veins get like a puddle or like a spill. I also forgot to mention, could it be connected to my temples? In late October i woke up with my left temple swollen. Since then it went down but it now looks like veins. Then in November i noticed my right temple looks like it has a vein also but less than the left temple. I think because i have been under alot of stress when i got SVT in August. I also had a throat infection throughout the month of September and October that i probably got in the hospital. I think the stress affected my temples. When i googled swollen or inflammed temples, the thing that kept popping up was temporal arteritis. I am 30 years old, is it possible that i have temporal arteritis due to the stress i started having last year even though it usually affects people over 50? I don’t believe my sight has changed. I think i still see the same amount as i did before the last time i went to the eye doctor which was about 3 yrs ago.. When i go to the eye doctor, will it it be possible for them to determine if i have temporal arteritis?
Great review, would this type of glasses suit me? i am a field engineer driving a lot of hours a week also working on a laptop in very bright lighting. My current glasses pick up a lot of glare on car lights at night and I struggle to see.
I work for an Essilor optical lab and I've seen the changes in transition lenses over the years and I just got the Progressive XtrActive New Generation lenses. I think the advancement in the technology is awesome. They really transition better than the transition 8 which was geared more towards temperature than light. Usually in the morning when driving east to work and driving west going home from work, I've had had to use my mirrored eyeglasses which has a polarized lens behind it to block the sun's glare. Now, I can rely on my XtrActive lenses to block the glare without having to use my mirrored glasses. The cost is expensive but worth it and as an employee I get one free pair each year and 50% for each additional pair. Also keep in mind your expensive is partly due to your Optometrists' markup.😎🤓
Hi Andre, I get my glasses from Eyebuydirect which is owned from Essilor. The price for the xtra active starts at $140. Do you think that this price is expensive or normal? I wen to a local store and they gave me $250 for the lenses only. How is that possible? It is significant amount of money difference.
@@georgekbaby Yes. It is designed to be polarized. You can also get the Style Mirror in several colors. Transitions the same way. Except it changes to mirror.
Depending on whether I can afford the extra expense, next time I get my annual eye exam, these Xtractive Glasses would be something I’d be interested in. And I’m like You Doctor. I have very sensitive eyes when it comes to light ect. I was told by my Optometrist to not wear a hat for the first 3-5 minutes so my old fashioned Transitions lenses could go dark. The question I have about these new Xtractive Lenses is, can you wear a hat in those first few minutes now? ...... ⚛️☮️ 😎 🌏
I just ordered Gen 8 Amber and Xtractive Gold Mirror (new gen). I currently already have the Xtractive Gold Mirror from the generation before. I'll get them in about a week and lets see how they are. In Germany the price from an optician is a little more than 200€ per glas, so mostly they give you a discount and say 400€. So frame + 400€ per pair. And I suggest you to only do this with very special frames. In my case I did this to three Cazal frames, so it doubles the price. 800 bucks per frame... expensive. But worth it! The mirror always looked very badass and special. But BE AWARE... I had those in Dubai sun on for three month. The Transition cover breaks!! I had this two times already... you don't really see it while looking through but the cover is shuttered... :/ Be careful. Optician told me the heat and then AC coldness made this :/
I have been a Lab Rat of these for a while for my primary vision correction .... worth every Penny or Nickle. I also wear contact lens and sunglasses (mostly weekend). Remember "Photo gray" and "Photo brown"? ... yeah I am that old.....
Great Video. I was hoping you could make a video about the best glasses/lenses to use on a motorcycle. How do regular glasses stack up to safety glasses. I have a pair of motorcycle safety glasses but I can't use them with my helmet shield because it makes all the colors turn into a metallic blue green. Spring is coming, time to get ready.
Would you know what the direct counterpart is of Hoya Sensity Dark is in the Essilor Transition category? The Xtractive Polarize variant I got doesn’t seem to get as dark as my Hoya Sensity Dark lenses under the sun.
How do you like your hoya sensity dark so far? I'm getting new glasses and been thinking about both hoya (sensity dark or sensity fast) and essilor (probably xtractive polarized, as i've never wore polarized lenses before and like the idea of vivid colors).
Transition lenses are not something I really ever think about but that's mostly due to my not needing glasses I assume. I will be curious of the improvements to the transition contacts you did a video on in the past. Those were cool!
Dr. Allen new subscriber here 🙂 thanks for sharing your knowledge, I really enjoy your videos. They are very informative and straight to the point One more thing I wanna add… omg I had no clue u live in Minnesota! I live here too! 🥶
One of the best reviews I've seen, please would u tell which lenses are better in ur opinion Zeiss photofusion x or transition xtractive new generation
Got them, had to send them back. They get dark quickly, I'll give you that, however they do not lighten up quickly. When wearing them into a store after being in the sun, they take 15-20 min to lighten up enough to read prices or packages. This made it necessary to carry a second pair of glasses anyway... Completely eradicating the usefulness of these lenses. Visually, it really IS THAT BAD
@@DoctorEyeHealth I don't know if it's because I live in Colorado at about 6,000 ft. I know we get tremendously bright sunshine and UV light is particularly higher at altitude. But the lenses do not want to change back and stay at 50 to 60% dark for a long long time (I've timed them and they're still significantly dark after 40 minutes when I spent 3 hours outdoors in the sun)
I would only buy these if they got real dark behind a windshield. That’s the only beef I have with ALL Phtochromic/Transition glasses. I would 100% want them Polarized as well.
I got these about a month ago and I love them. I wear them all the time. I got rid of all my old bifocal glasses except for the computer. Bifocals are hard to use on the computer screen
do you recommend the Crizal Rock anti-reflective treatment with the XTRActives? I'm trying to figure out what add-on treatments to choose with my new progressive lenses.
So I got the xtractive New generation a few days ago at lenscrafters they were cool and sort of dark but had to exchange them for a smaller frame .. but now they no where as dark as the ones I returned.. I'm thinking I got the old generation for the exchange...Also these new ones have some sort of numbers and 0 symbol on the corners .???? ON THE LENS.. they not progressive!! Just regular single vision ..I'm so confused 😕
>Can Transitions lenses possibly have a permanent like 10% brown tint, but still be Transition Xtractive brown (going fully brown outdoors, then permanently tinted indoors)?
This was a really excellent video to watch. My wife has photochromatic grey which are level 2 - 3 outside but very minimal inside and driving. I'm about to get some new glasses and love these new extra-active lenses which seem ideal for me. Thanks for the really informative and entertaining video.
My first (and last) experience of transition lens glasses was a long time ago. The transition lens did not last a long time. It became dark and never went back to a clear kind. I didn't like that. Too dark inside AND costly. How are they now?
over time they have improved the technology. The biggest update was about 2-3 years ago with the Signature 8 lens. It still takes some time (like 2-3 minutes) to change to fully clear but overall works well. I did a review of that lens too if you want to see it. ruclips.net/video/6zOF9EiZk-k/видео.html
The shading for the gray, green or any other is really a personal preference. Also if you work in a job or have a hobby that requires you to work with colors and having them true. I do photography work. Looking for color and tone is important. I do not even use polarized , as it affects what you are seeing. So I use gray, because it is neutral …
I have a question about lazy eye(amblyopia) nowadays Shaare Zedek Medical center making a research about nano-eyedrops and it's worked at the animals so can this nano eye drops fix lazy eye at the adults
hey doctor, its been a while. me and my other eye partner here have been getting a bit worried. why haven't you been posting?!?!? you are the apple of my EYE, get it doc?? plz notice me ty #eyeslivesmatter
I wish i had done some research and watched this video before i placed my transitions lenses. I had my Rayban Wayfarer sunglasses that i loved and wanted to put transitions on them and every shop i went to said they wouldn't be able to help. I went to the store i bought the sunglasses from and they pointed me to Lenscrafters. When i went to Lenscrafters they didn't have any display to show me but i placed an order anyway without knowing what type of transitions lenses except that they were grey.
Heat just kills the darkness on my Transition Raybans. Apparent Xtra active was not available with 1.67 lenses. Hopefully, in two years, when I go back, they'll be available.
Learn about the newest Transitions Gen S here! ruclips.net/video/4LuVd-ok9X4/видео.html
Been waiting for this, especially a comparison between Xtractive New Generation vs Signature Gen 8. Just wish there was something as clear as Gen 8 indoors and as dark as Xtractive outdoors and in the car.
Transitions also has their XTRActive POLARIZED Lenses available too. Learn about Polarized Vs Non Polarized Sunglasses here ruclips.net/video/pACBs8Yi4lA/видео.html
What do you like about the Green tint?
Can you please share cons of ICL procedures, if any???
Can't some one tell me if this vitamins for clear eyes working really to see clear?
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Hello Doc, I have been indulge in myopia from past couple of years but I have heard to know that a new product to overcome my pro in my surroundings which is TOPVIZ I just want to know is this viable or else could u pls explain its Con's should I go for it, pls help me out sir your hopeful content viewer thanks a lot
I'm now on my 3rd pair of Xtractive lenses, I highly prefer them over the original. I never liked clipping sunglasses over mine, often touching the lens and making smears. I feel that mine are very clear (untinted) while indoors and I'm happy with that as well.
Drivesafe or xtractive or xtractive polorised for night driving?
@@Who-cu9eu no, not that I'm aware.
I'm glad that photochromatic lens technology is being improved and hopefully it will become available in more affordable brands. Currently for the price you quoted I could get TWO pairs of photochromic prescription glasses (or prescription tinted sunglasses).
Nice review. Seem about a generation off from being truly adaptive but it definitely seems like the jump we've been waiting for.
I've had the older version of transitions(prior to the ones that change in the car), and my only issue was the time it took to change back, once I got indoors. That being said I will be opting for transitions again when I get my new progressive glasses. Also. I just thought of this question...can you read your cellphone screen & the digital displays of the dashboard clearly with the polarized version of the Xtractive lenses when you are in the car?
I'd say you can read all those displays clearly. They tint a little, but they don't get nearly as dark from inside the car.
Xtractive always had a little tint to it when clear some patients don't like it. You can see it best against white paper. Great vid 👍
You've done well with the comparisons here doc, we haven't even heard from the reps but have been selling this for a few months. When it comes to the residual tint when indoors we like to call it "taking the edge off" and it gets around most peoples hesitation.
Ah! that is a good way to say it! I find it very subtle and always expected it to be darker. If anything I am impressed by how clear the lenses are indoors.
@@DoctorEyeHealth good for wathing tv?
to take the edge off for light sensitive eyes?
are the polarised any good for that or not recommended for tv? thanks
@@darrenelkins5923 Its been 3 months, so I don't know if you are still searching for an answer. Transitions XTRActive Polarized are not supposed to have the polarized effect when not exposed to UV rays. Which should make them fine for watching TV. Though if they some residual polarization, you will get varying brightness of your screen as your head tilts. Though this will likely impact using your smartphone(if you have one) outdoors.
Great info, thanks. My request would be opposite, for custom option for ‘less’ dark. I rarely need full dark sunglasses. A level 2 would probably suit me best and have the added advantage of a quicker response time, which is more important to me for regular day to day, in and out of cars and buildings working, etc., and in sun and cloud.
Me and my husband also, speed is most important of change back to us.
I have just ordered a pair of progressive prescription glasses with Transitions Xtractive Polarised lenses. Also getting anti glare coating. I am sick of having to switch from regular glasses to sunglasses when out & about, so I have my fingers crossed that my new glasses will replace both of my old glasses. Average summer temperatures in the Gold Coast, Queensland Australia are around 28 degrees C (82 degrees F), so it will be interesting to see how dark these glasses get at higher temperatures. Can't wait to get my hands on my new glasses!
Follow Up: Well, it took just a week from the order date to get the glasses! Only picked them up a couple of days ago & the weather has been very overcast, windy with lots of rain on the first day. Today is much better with bright sunshine, some clouds & about 27 degrees C. The actual changes in lens darkness, going from indoors to outdoors is not really noticeable from the wearer's point of view (Of course, our eyes compensate for brightness changes automatically, within limits). Same applies going from outside to indoors. This, in my opinion is the way it should be, unobtrusive technology! My new glasses, compared to my 12 month old prescription clear, anti glare coated glasses, have more contrast (yielding more detail/sharpness in bright scenes) & also more color saturation. This reminds me of the difference between a photo straight out of a camera side by side with the same photo that has been processed in Photoshop (with increased contrast, saturation & sharpening). So far, I am happy with new Transitions Xtracive polarised glasses. I still prefer my old clear glasses , when indoors & especially when working on the computer.
Hey Kevin, thank you, I'm in Benowa and your info was great 😎
I have no idea if you'll see this, since it's at least a year later, but I'm curious about whether you still like these lenses. Is the permanent indoor tint really noticeable? It's probably the only thing right now that's deterring me from wanting to try them out. (if you see this message and reply to it...okay this is gonna sound dumb but I have comment notifications turned off. If you hit the thumbs-up button, though, I'll get notified and then I can come back and look for a reply. LOL)
Good video. You mentioned XtraActive Polarized lenses in the beginning but you never commented on how good the polarization was in comparison to typical polarized glasses. From your quick showing in the video, it appears to confirm my experience that the XtraActive Polarized lenses are woefully poor at polarization. A typical polarized lens would have made the laptop screen completely dark. The added expense to make XtraActive Polarized, seems like a non starter. Thoughts?
Can you do a comparison between transitions and zeiss photofusion? Or your opinion on them? 😀 thank you for your videos!
Greeting from Mexico!
That would be a fun comparison! I will need to get some Zeiss Lenses.
I am light sensitive and I use normal photochromic lenses. When they dont darken enough, I just put on my polarized level 3 magnetic clip-on, and that's It. :-)
My best of both words is Xtractive as my lenses, with a polarized sunglass magnet clip-on I can put on the frames when I drive.
That is a GREAT idea!
Thanks for the review! I too am sensitive to light and also, I have a complicated, strong prescription that includes prism in my lenses for diplopia. I have progressive lenses with the Gen8 grey that I like, but am looking forward to trying the Xtractive. Im waiting for my over-contact prism prescription sunglass lenses to arrive, bc driving is real tough from glare and sunlight. By the end of my day, my eyes get super fatigued and I don't think some people with 'regular' bad vision understand what that is like. Anyway, thanks for what you do!!
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I've been rocking the transitions regular for 14 years but got the Xtra active last year for the 1st time and I love them! Got a new pair again this year and seems they are even better than last year... I recommend them to everyone who wears glasses. I'm fixing to get them for my daughter this year for the 1st time.
I guess it depends on where u go. That $140 is not bad. I live in New York and $200+ sounds right.
Take longer change back doesn’t bother me. I like having the darker shade. I got the XTRActive on my Oakley glasses. Love them.
Awesome!
Thank you for being sooo informative!!! I've read and saw other information and videos but, yours is by far the best. I wish I would have been made aware of the details prior to buying my prescription glasses. I did pay for the Xtractives but I now wonder if that was the best choice being that I might use my glasses more indoors than out. I wish indoors the glasses could be clearer than with the slight tint but anyways, I'll just have to get used to it (afterall, I sometimes get light sensitive indoors)! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THE INFORMATION! 👏👏👏
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The Transitions Drivewear speciality lens was what people in the past bought specifically for driving bur the new XtrActive for the first offers a photochromic solution people can now wear anywhere. Its a perfect all round line and I think if it would get a little darker it would be spot on for most people but it still does the job. I have dedicated sunglasses but they’re good to have when you forget them and when I bought mine last year I was happy with the product. Essilor’s lenses are highly regarded.
Well said good sir.
Drivewear is always polarized thought, which is important for some people. XTRActive isn't and the (old) new XTRActive Polarized is polarized only outdoors.
@@DoctorEyeHealthwhat kind of glasses are those
On the other hand there are reputable eye doctors who advice not to have polarized for driving (and I tend to trust their line of thought rather than the other).@@janhavel8208
@@janhavel8208 I can't view my HUD if the glasses are polarized inside the car. XTRActive Polarized are the best option for me.
I have amblyopia
I am 15 years old
What i have to do now
I’d love to hear you make a video on the differentials of photophobia. Many of us are light sensitive, so an explanation would help.
That’s a good idea! I have read some good studies on it.
Yes! I would love that too!
@@DoctorEyeHealth I haven't seen a video on this, but I'd love to see some studies on the differentials of photophobia if you have them off hand. Thanks!
Mine were ordered yesterday. My old pair are dark-tinted all the time (permanent). They are great; however, for driving at night, it is difficult to see clearly as everything around me is darker. Hopefully, the new pair will help with that. Also, I like that the new one has a polarizing filter built into them, which will help with light glare and reflection. Hate driving a low vehicle (sedan) while everyone is blaring their high beam on their SUV into my face.
Exactly why I’m looking into these lenses, and I don’t even prescription glasses
Update? How do you like the Xtravtive ones? I got glasses for the first time in my life, they came with Gen8 and they are terrible as sunglasses. Hoping to order Xtractive so I can wear them inside and as sunglasses. Do they work well?
@@mguti179
Yes, I really like the Xtractive glasses. They definitely get darker than the Gen8 lenses. Outdoors, they can pass as sunglasses and remain dark for a few minutes even when I'm indoors (around 5 minutes or so). However, it's important to note that they don't get as dark as dedicated sunglasses.
To give you an idea, they are similar to having 20% tinted car windows from someone trying to look inside. When I look through them, it feels like a 50% to 60% tint from my point of view. They are not as dark as dedicated sunglasses, but they are darker than the Gen8 transition glasses.
Unfortunately, they don't get dark enough when I'm in the vehicle, especially since the windshield already has UV protection. They do darken slightly, giving a smoky grey tone. When I look downward past the glass, I can notice the tint, and it enhances the vibrancy of everything while still reducing brightness and washout. However, they may not be dark enough to fully replace proper sunglasses for a sunny drive, especially if you're highly sensitive to sunlight.
For most people, the Xtractive glasses are awesome. If you enjoy walking around town, they work very well as sunglasses. When it comes to driving, they are functional, but personally, I prefer dedicated sunglasses unless you have tinted windows on your vehicle already in that case they are great.
Great vid doc. This will help me a lot in explaining to patients the pros and cons of high end photochromic lenses. Thanks!
Happy you liked it!!!
I will NEVER have anything else on my lenses. The transition is dark and it’s funny that the lens is dark indoors but one really doesn’t notice on the vision side! Great selling point! I keep wear overs in my truck for sun emergencies. XActive IS THE BEST!!! I tried sapphire transition and cannot even wear outside 😒. And the sapphire really doesn’t look blue. Thanks 😊
Thanks for the tip about the sapphire. I know the mirrors are popular but I have always kind of had doubts. I imagine I may try them some day
You are right, regretted my sapphire purchase, barely any blue in that lens.
Great information
I'm also an optometrist from Pakistan and I'm watching ur videos that really inspires me
Thanks a million dear to encourage our field
Super helpful review Doc, I'm shopping for lenses and the Transitions Xtractive coating is an option. Now I know what I'm buying!
I spent 3 years with transitions and have now switched to two pairs of glasses, one clear and one pair of sunglasses. The transitions did not get dark enough in the sun, especially with a hat on, and at night that little bit of tint made it hard to see while hunting deer at sunset.
Sick bastard
Just wondering about their performance at night and also when driving at night.
Thanks Dr.
Well they won’t activate at night. So the subtle grey when they are in clear state is what you will see through.
Super informative review! I've been considering going for a transitions-style lens for my new prescription and I definitely think I am going to try the Xtractive based on their ability to tint more in a car and in warmer environments.
Been using transitions for awhile and not going to any more. Way too slow. Clip on or magnetic next.
That’s fair. I often still switch to my sunglasses.
I wonder if he is Light Sensitive??? Good review though. A+
what i hate about the Xtractive is there is a yellowish tint indoors same with its polarized version , i sticked to Gen 8 Signature, this suits my needs at least for me personally
Pretty cool 😎 new generation light sensitivity absorb and transition of light waves
I'm confused by part of your review. I live in a climate where it is very often quite warm. During the summer it is often 100+ F. Will these lenses not get as dark because of the heat? It sounded like you said they will work well in low temps, but not well when it's over 70. Thanks for any further details you can offer.
Technically, its maximum darkness starts to slightly go down when above the mid-70 degree mark, but the new design allows it to stay dark in higher temperatures better than any other photochromic lens. I hope that helps clarify a bit.
Hi Doc !
the lenses are super great, am currently using them because I also have extreme light sensitivity. I hardly notice when they transition the weather in South Africa is always hot/ warm. although they do take several minutes to go back. they're awesome hey!!
lots of love from South Africa.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I’m excited to try them
Hi Joseph!
Can I feel myself dizzy and unwell from eyestrain (after a long term of using computer) or is it something else?
Thanks for the answer!
(My oculist said my eyes is fully healthy! - anatomically)
PS.
I wear blue light effect glasses, use dark mode on Windows and the distance is also perfect between screen and my eyes..
Hey Thanks for the question! Also happy to hear you are trying to use appropriate screen height and distance. Do you know if your eye doctor (oculist) measured you for your vergence ranges? This can be done with prism bars or commonly behind the phoroptor with a few techniques (you often see images split or break into double and then move around to get them lines up again). I just wonder if your eye muscles may be decompensating while staring at the screen for long periods of time. That is my initial thought. Also, out of curiosity, do you get that dizzy feeling while doing anything else?
Thanks for the information. One question that I have is since they are filtering blue light, do objects that you are looking at that are blue in color appear darker than other things? Also, your frames look very nice. I was wondering what brand they are.
Thanks for asking! No it doesnt seem to change my perception of blue colors. The frame is from Klik
Wow best video on transitions. Just wish Costco carried these now. I have eye exam on 28th of March and looking to drop an order for xtra active polerized asap. I too live in MN and find my transitions 7? get the darkest on cold overcast day, I mean super dark. Anyways any eyglass store you can recommend around Edina or Mpls? Thanks Bob
do photochromic lenses like these Transitions lenses give you enough UV protection to be worn as a replacement for sunglasses or is it better to have a dedicated pair of sunglasses as well even if you have photochromic lenses? I will be getting new progressive glasses and am trying to avoid having multiple pairs of prescription glasses. thanks
yes
Where can I purchase these. Is this what I’ll get regardless of where I purchase the XTRActive or are there different manufacturers of this lens?
Best to check with your local Optical stores- its specifically the Essilor owned Transitions brand so its basically guaranteed from a Luxottica owned store like Lens Crafters (or OPSM etc depending on your country). A lot of independents will use cheaper labs that will be using different versions of photochromatic lenses that still use the xtra label, and will probably be still using an emulation of the old Transitions XTRActive technology (which is still pretty good and IMO better than gen8 in most cases).
@@Skycania thanks for your reply. Well I purchased a pair of Maui Jim’s from a place called All About Eyes. I asked them if the XTRActive transition lenses where the lates model out by Essilor he said yes but he definitely didn’t seem confident. I checked the receipt and it does say XTRActive by Transitions but when I checked the website All About Eyes didn’t show up. I’m a bit concerned.
I like how dark they become and yes the tint is noticeable when indoors.
How do the xtractive compare to gen s? And does the new gen s perform any better in the car because they’re darker? How are non-polarized for looking at an LCD/OLED screen?
Would you ever do more reaction videos?
I’d like to see you react to sclera tattooing videos and bright ocular videos while giving critique
I’m interested in these but the blue light blocker/filter is what concerned me. I’m one of the rare people who gets severe migraines and eye strain from blue light filters.
I'm very light sensitive too and my main daily problem is room lighting. My office has LED ceiling lights which are horrendously intense and have massive amounts of blue light. I'm wondering do you have an issue with ceiling lights since i believe any glasses that doesn't wrap around your eyes won't be able to guard against stray light coming from above and the sides of the glasses? I'm still looking for a solution and hope you can share how you deal with it.
I have had the Transitions Xtractive lenses on my digital progressives since August of 2021, and am still impressed with how quickly they react to bright outdoor light, and how dark they get. I do still use magnetic clip on sunglasses when driving, because I need just a bit more dark than the Transitions Xtractive can manage behind auto glass with very good UV filtering. Would I get them again? Absolutely! BTW, mine are purposely NON-polarized.
That's great! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thanks so much for this great review!
Do you have any reviews on Zeiss photochromic eyewear? Have you considered making a video comparing Transitions XtraReactive with Zeiss Photofusion X? Thank you.
I have not had the chance yet. But I know Zeiss lenses are frequently ranked as some of the best you can get.
Hello, forgive doctor my english are not good.
I've been watching your videos, they're all so amazingly interesting. I also love the fact that you use simple language for everyone to understand.
Bravo keep up the good work 👍.
Anyways here's my story I'm 50 y.o., and four years ago I bought myself the
VARILUX X TRACK 1.5 TRANS7 G15
Add 2.00 Sph +0.50.
They're so comfortable, there are no words to explain to people, what they are missing.
They've costed me a lot, but I can see now the world in High definition!!!
I think I need to change them now, after all those years, cause I m getting older, and I've been noticing a difference since the day I've started wearing them...
I want your opinion I m between
Essilor Xtractive 4D, or Hoya progressive lenses, pls tell me your opinion.
Thank you!!!
Wow thank you for all your kind words!
Happy to hear you have enjoyed your glasses!
Tough to say how you will enjoy those lenses, but I have really enjoyed the Xtractive lenses.
Hello, for years I have had astigmatism. This past November, there was 2 nights i was using the cellphone at night while laying down. Due to that, i believe i made my condition worse. One day in November my eyes felt strained and if i looked down i felt pressure. I also felt pressure on my forehead including top of the bridge of my nose. Days later my eyes calmed down. Later on in December i noticed i have become more sensitive to light. I was putting up Christmas lights when i noticed i was looking at the lights from an angle that i could see the main source of the light was extremely bright. Later on i noticed i am more sensitive to sunlight, reflections from the sun and bright lights that do not have covers. I also started seeing halos around bright lights, especially from cellphone flashlight. I also have gotten more red veins in my eyes. In addition my eyes have felt dryer and when I move them such as looking up sometimes they hurt especially my left eye, like a strained muscle. Did using my cellphone in those couple of nights make my astigmatism worse?
Thanks for the question! Honestly, my first thought was NO this is not related to astigmatism. The pain/ light sensitivity / halos / redness all sounds like an inflammatory issues occurring within the eyes themselves, that, or an issue with the internal eye pressure. I of course cannot give a diagnosis without an examination, but I would suggest seeking care from a local eye care professional. At the very least, just to have them check things. Wishing you the best Omar.
@@DoctorEyeHealth I am going to try to make a appointment for this week. I also noticed that the red veins get agitated easlily, some veins get like a puddle or like a spill. I also forgot to mention, could it be connected to my temples? In late October i woke up with my left temple swollen. Since then it went down but it now looks like veins. Then in November i noticed my right temple looks like it has a vein also but less than the left temple. I think because i have been under alot of stress when i got SVT in August. I also had a throat infection throughout the month of September and October that i probably got in the hospital. I think the stress affected my temples. When i googled swollen or inflammed temples, the thing that kept popping up was temporal arteritis. I am 30 years old, is it possible that i have temporal arteritis due to the stress i started having last year even though it usually affects people over 50? I don’t believe my sight has changed. I think i still see the same amount as i did before the last time i went to the eye doctor which was about 3 yrs ago.. When i go to the eye doctor, will it it be possible for them to determine if i have temporal arteritis?
Great review, would this type of glasses suit me? i am a field engineer driving a lot of hours a week also working on a laptop in very bright lighting. My current glasses pick up a lot of glare on car lights at night and I struggle to see.
I am getting these with a anti glare layer. Reply to this comment in a week or so, I'll let you know
Hi
Really learn so much about my dry eyes with your videos. Thank you!
Do you have any videos on cataracts and surgery? Thank you!!
I request that you do a doctor's react video on the eye scene in Dead Space 2.
I work for an Essilor optical lab and I've seen the changes in transition lenses over the years and I just got the Progressive XtrActive New Generation lenses. I think the advancement in the technology is awesome. They really transition better than the transition 8 which was geared more towards temperature than light. Usually in the morning when driving east to work and driving west going home from work, I've had had to use my mirrored eyeglasses which has a polarized lens behind it to block the sun's glare. Now, I can rely on my XtrActive lenses to block the glare without having to use my mirrored glasses. The cost is expensive but worth it and as an employee I get one free pair each year and 50% for each additional pair. Also keep in mind your expensive is partly due to your Optometrists' markup.😎🤓
Hi Andre, I get my glasses from Eyebuydirect which is owned from Essilor. The price for the xtra active starts at $140. Do you think that this price is expensive or normal? I wen to a local store and they gave me $250 for the lenses only. How is that possible? It is significant amount of money difference.
Is this lens polarized. Is it necessary
@@georgekbaby Yes. It is designed to be polarized. You can also get the Style Mirror in several colors. Transitions the same way. Except it changes to mirror.
@@attackerjfjfjhghgh thank you
Also these shops charge extra for additional protective layers like UV filter, while these XtrActives already have these filters built in? 5:05
You're so gifted, every glasses your wear it fits you so nicely!
Just go these, and I didn't know I could see in HD..
3:25 I guess level 4 are like welding glasses.
Depending on whether I can afford the extra expense, next time I get my annual eye exam, these Xtractive Glasses would be something I’d be interested in. And I’m like You Doctor. I have very sensitive eyes when it comes to light ect. I was told by my Optometrist to not wear a hat for the first 3-5 minutes so my old fashioned Transitions lenses could go dark. The question I have about these new Xtractive Lenses is, can you wear a hat in those first few minutes now? ...... ⚛️☮️ 😎 🌏
I just ordered Gen 8 Amber and Xtractive Gold Mirror (new gen). I currently already have the Xtractive Gold Mirror from the generation before. I'll get them in about a week and lets see how they are. In Germany the price from an optician is a little more than 200€ per glas, so mostly they give you a discount and say 400€. So frame + 400€ per pair. And I suggest you to only do this with very special frames. In my case I did this to three Cazal frames, so it doubles the price. 800 bucks per frame... expensive. But worth it! The mirror always looked very badass and special. But BE AWARE... I had those in Dubai sun on for three month. The Transition cover breaks!! I had this two times already... you don't really see it while looking through but the cover is shuttered... :/ Be careful. Optician told me the heat and then AC coldness made this :/
I have been a Lab Rat of these for a while for my primary vision correction .... worth every Penny or Nickle. I also wear contact lens and sunglasses (mostly weekend). Remember "Photo gray" and "Photo brown"? ... yeah I am that old.....
I have heard Photogray but not photo brown, but I get it!
Great Video. I was hoping you could make a video about the best glasses/lenses to use on a motorcycle. How do regular glasses stack up to safety glasses. I have a pair of motorcycle safety glasses but I can't use them with my helmet shield because it makes all the colors turn into a metallic blue green. Spring is coming, time to get ready.
Wow! I really like your Kliik K700 frame! Where can I order this with XtraActive transition here in the States? 😊
Thank you! You may have to ask local eye clinics/glasses stores for the frame and lenses.
I’m interested but it’s such a large price to try them out. If I don’t like them I took a $150-$250 gamble and lost.
Would you know what the direct counterpart is of Hoya Sensity Dark is in the Essilor Transition category? The Xtractive Polarize variant I got doesn’t seem to get as dark as my Hoya Sensity Dark lenses under the sun.
How do you like your hoya sensity dark so far? I'm getting new glasses and been thinking about both hoya (sensity dark or sensity fast) and essilor (probably xtractive polarized, as i've never wore polarized lenses before and like the idea of vivid colors).
A lot of 💕😘 Love' from india...***
in uk, i've just ordered some from vision express with the xtractive grey colour lenses. im excited to try them out :)
Transition lenses are not something I really ever think about but that's mostly due to my not needing glasses I assume. I will be curious of the improvements to the transition contacts you did a video on in the past. Those were cool!
Sadly those contact lenses did not sell very well (from what I understood), so they may not produce much more.
is Crizal rock anti-reflective on the outside an option on the Transistion XTRActive lenses?
Nice video Doc.
Please would you mind doing a review for crezal prevencia from essilor. Thank you!👏👏👏
Great suggestion! Yes, I also plan to review the New "rock"
When I can after my eye situation I do plan on getting. I have that light sensitive also.
Can u comparsion between Xtractive New Generation vs Xtrective Polarized
Does xtrative protect you against blue light from screens??? thanks
To some degree, but I’m not 100% sure how much it blocks
just purchased EXTRActive grey lenses with new frames today. Looking forward to see how they perform. thanks for the review !
How do you like the lenses?
Dr. Allen new subscriber here 🙂 thanks for sharing your knowledge, I really enjoy your videos. They are very informative and straight to the point
One more thing I wanna add… omg I had no clue u live in Minnesota! I live here too! 🥶
Thanks for subscribing, Fellow Minnesotan!
I wonder do the Xtra active mirror lenses solve the car driving issue of needing to be darker (as mirrored lenses do block more light transmission)
I myself personally find that grey mirrored lenses block more sunlight glare than grey polarised lenses :)
One of the best reviews I've seen, please would u tell which lenses are better in ur opinion
Zeiss photofusion x or transition xtractive new generation
I am going for the Xtractive NG instead. Cheaper, get dark in the car, and will also add Crizal Drive layer.
Got them, had to send them back. They get dark quickly, I'll give you that, however they do not lighten up quickly. When wearing them into a store after being in the sun, they take 15-20 min to lighten up enough to read prices or packages. This made it necessary to carry a second pair of glasses anyway... Completely eradicating the usefulness of these lenses. Visually, it really IS THAT BAD
Sorry to hear you didn't like them, John. Totally understandable
@@DoctorEyeHealth I don't know if it's because I live in Colorado at about 6,000 ft. I know we get tremendously bright sunshine and UV light is particularly higher at altitude. But the lenses do not want to change back and stay at 50 to 60% dark for a long long time (I've timed them and they're still significantly dark after 40 minutes when I spent 3 hours outdoors in the sun)
When you go through a gallery with your car, does it create problems?
Gallery?
I would only buy these if they got real dark behind a windshield. That’s the only beef I have with ALL Phtochromic/Transition glasses. I would 100% want them Polarized as well.
My only complaint about transitions is they take far to long to go clear once inside. Other then that there great
Hello, new subscriber here. I love your frame,. What brand is that?
Hey thanks! I don’t know the frame name but I know it’s the Klik brand.
I got these about a month ago and I love them. I wear them all the time. I got rid of all my old bifocal glasses except for the computer. Bifocals are hard to use on the computer screen
One eye goes darker than the other in the car, maybe cos that eye is nearer the side window. But it's a bit annoying.
Thank you for the review. Love translations. I going to get the xtractive.
Great review! Do you notice that the lenses darken while watching TV or going to a movie theater?
I haven’t really unless I have just been outside or maybe near a window
do you recommend the Crizal Rock anti-reflective treatment with the XTRActives? I'm trying to figure out what add-on treatments to choose with my new progressive lenses.
So I got the xtractive New generation a few days ago at lenscrafters they were cool and sort of dark but had to exchange them for a smaller frame .. but now they no where as dark as the ones I returned.. I'm thinking I got the old generation for the exchange...Also these new ones have some sort of numbers and 0 symbol on the corners .???? ON THE LENS.. they not progressive!! Just regular single vision ..I'm so confused 😕
>Can Transitions lenses possibly have a permanent like 10% brown tint, but still be Transition Xtractive brown (going fully brown outdoors, then permanently tinted indoors)?
This was a really excellent video to watch. My wife has photochromatic grey which are level 2 - 3 outside but very minimal inside and driving. I'm about to get some new glasses and love these new extra-active lenses which seem ideal for me. Thanks for the really informative and entertaining video.
can you review “xtractive new gen + sapphire hr” vs “xtractive polarized + style mirror” vs “xtractive polarized + sapphire hr”?
My first (and last) experience of transition lens glasses was a long time ago. The transition lens did not last a long time. It became dark and never went back to a clear kind. I didn't like that. Too dark inside AND costly. How are they now?
over time they have improved the technology. The biggest update was about 2-3 years ago with the Signature 8 lens. It still takes some time (like 2-3 minutes) to change to fully clear but overall works well. I did a review of that lens too if you want to see it. ruclips.net/video/6zOF9EiZk-k/видео.html
Are they available in the UK yet? I wonder? I have a pair of XtraACTIVE WHICH I LOVE.
I am unsure. I know they just came out, so perhaps they have?
Excellent Doc
Please let me know
Gray color transition best or Green color transition?
The shading for the gray, green or any other is really a personal preference. Also if you work in a job or have a hobby that requires you to work with colors and having them true. I do photography work. Looking for color and tone is important. I do not even use polarized , as it affects what you are seeing. So I use gray, because it is neutral …
I have a question about lazy eye(amblyopia) nowadays Shaare Zedek Medical center making a research about nano-eyedrops and it's worked at the animals so can this nano eye drops fix lazy eye at the adults
hey doctor, its been a while. me and my other eye partner here have been getting a bit worried.
why haven't you been posting?!?!?
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I wish i had done some research and watched this video before i placed my transitions lenses. I had my Rayban Wayfarer sunglasses that i loved and wanted to put transitions on them and every shop i went to said they wouldn't be able to help. I went to the store i bought the sunglasses from and they pointed me to Lenscrafters. When i went to Lenscrafters they didn't have any display to show me but i placed an order anyway without knowing what type of transitions lenses except that they were grey.
Heat just kills the darkness on my Transition Raybans. Apparent Xtra active was not available with 1.67 lenses. Hopefully, in two years, when I go back, they'll be available.
Does the sun really need to hit that Len? Because I’ve been outside with cloudy weather and they don’t get any dark