Finally someone with a good intro. Only 24 seconds until the real video starts and you showed what you want to tell us. No 50 seconds animation, no useless talking, just straight to the point. Thank you.
In all my years of seeing demonstrations on RUclips this one is by far the best! Everything was explained beautifully in a clear and understanding voice!
The best review I've ever watched. Brief and concise and no stupid back stories that are not related in reviewing a product. Thank you for your insights.
First off, great video. This is exactly what I have been looking for. I really want Transition 7 or Xtractive glasses, but as much as I hate changing glasses, I think for me my best option is to buy a normal pair of Glasses for indoors and a separate pair of Polarised Sunglasses for driving and being outside.
Good video, now I know why I like polarized lenses for daytime, they cut a lot of glare. I don't like that Transitions don't darken when you're in a car, since they need direct sunlight to darken.
I really enjoyed this video! I just ordered my first pair of photocromic glasses and they had the option of transition lenses or photocromic lenses and I was very nervous about the quality of the photocromic lenses but this put me at ease! Thank you!
So it seems that photochromic/transitions has a few disadvantages - first it needs direct sunlight to darken and second it does not block glare as good as polarized. It seems like a better option would be to get a polarized clip-on attachment.
I have been wearing Transitions for years on Gen 8 now. I have prescription sun glasses in the car as the optical store has buy one get one free. The Transition’s are worth it as I work 60% of my day outside,The gen 8 darken and undarken faster and go darker.
I just thumbed down @InTheZoneMan and all the lame responses! Gave this video a thumbs down too so youtube knows I responded to it. Very beneficial to this guy. You are welcome.
01:06, The Change RX in the middle shows a hint of colour on that table, it darkens its footprint. The Transitions to the left appears almost totally colour free. Therefore, one can assume that Change RX is of lesser quality given Transitions outdoor performance which darkened just as well as the Change RX.
Wow, thank you so much. I’ve been trying to decide if Transitions would be best for me considering my eyes are VERY sensitive to the light... Seeing the comparison, I think I would rather just get polarized clip-ons. Thank you so much! This is the very best video on transitions on RUclips!
I was introduced to transitions lenses today after the eye exam and I thought "what a weird name for a lens type" because it doesn't sound like anything I studied in physics. Now it makes sense since you explained it is actually the brand! Anyways, thanks also for the demo between photochromic and polarized lenses. After the eye exam the salesperson tried to sell me photochromic arguing that I wouldn't need prescription sunglasses if I get photochromic. I assumed it would eliminate sun glare just like polarized lenses but now I see it won't. This video helped me a lot to decide what I'll get and it is not going to be photochromic for sure! THANKS
The reason Transitions don't darken in the car has nothing to do with direct sunlight. The darkening is activated by UV light - the more UV present, the darker they get. If you need proof of this, simply go outside on a cloudy or overcast day, particularly when there is snow on the ground. A lot of times they will go darker than they would on a bright sunny day - which is scary because unless you've seen that, most people don't realize just how much UV is present on overcast days (you can literally get a sunburn on an overcast day). All car glass contains a UV filter in order to slow upholstery fading and protect your eyes. Since the UV doesn't make it through the glass, the photochromic element is not activated (Transitions XtraActive lenses are more sensitive, and will darken to a degree in the car).
You are absolutely correct. However, your whole paragraph kind of contradicts your first sentence. It _does_ have something to do with direct sunlight because direct sunlight has UV. *Direct* is the key word, and I found it helpful that he used it. Sunlight filtered by a windshield is not direct and is therefore subject to the windshield material's properties... in this case, UV filtering, because glass and polycarbonate filter UV by nature. We tell customers "direct sunlight" because many of them don't care or have time to understand UV and its relationship to everything. The fact remains though, you are correct about UV, and have a better understanding of how everything works than the average person.
"The reason Transitions don't darken in the car has nothing to do with direct sunlight" "The darkening is activated by UV light" UV comes from direct sunlight
So I got a pair of transition lenses. They darkened outside on gloomy days, triggering in me a some sort of depressive mood because they were working due to UV levels. You can get UV protection on clear lenses. What I wanted was lenses that changed according to Sunlight. I am not really any the wiser
Thanks for this. While driving the sun's reflection was tiring my eyes.. I have an photochromic spectacle..but thanks to your video.. i need a polarized spectacle 👌👍🙏
Many of our customers (and my own research), shows the blue light coating to be very helpful for driving at night. Also, since they are clear lenses, you get the added benefit of wearing them all day (instead of just at night) and are helpful reducing eye strain and eye fatigue, vs. the more traditional yellow colored lenses.
Photochromics won't help in that situation (neither would polarized as they would be too dark anyway to use at night). Instead, the most common solution to help when driving at night is an anti-reflective coating. Because the light bounces around the inside of the lenses (always, but especially at night), the coating will help prevent that from happening (like if you ever see halos around street lights, car lights, ect.).
People tend to use brand names that dominate the market to refer to generic items of the same kind: Band-Aid, Kleenex, Frisbee, Jacuzzi, Levi's, Jell-O, Velcro, etc.
Yep. All of those are just brand names for the generic items they are: adhesive bandage, facial tissue, flying disc, hot tub/spa, blue jeans, gelatin and hook & loop fastener. There are a lot more. How many can you think of?
Hats off to you sir. Outstanding and to the point explanation and illustration. Those thumb down idiots are just RUclips haters; or possibly they can't even understand simplified explanations.
Polarized only take away reflections of one plane. For driving it is oriented horizontal. Vertical reflections, like the ones on that car are vertical. You can change this by rotating the lens.
Or if you have two clear polarized lenses one in front of the other, darken or lighten them completely by rotating them opposite of each other - a variable neutral density filter.
This was so helpful, thank you for taking time to create this video and explain the difference. Great examples and it was so helpful to see the difference.
Glad it was helpful! Be sure to check out our new video on the newest Transitions and how they compare: studio.ruclips.net/user/videoBPtAswgJbEk/comments
Great information love the video. I keep seeing Sunglasses for sale that say they are "both" Photochromic and polarized Sunglasses? Is that true or some kind of scam? Thanks for the video!
A polarisation filter does not block all reflections. It blocks reflections under a certain angle (see "Brewster angle"), which leads to the fact that in the undefined mish-mash of real world viewing, it just reduces them (so mostly a part is only blocked)..
Polarized lenses are definitely the best for glare. I didn't see a difference between the unspecified model of Transitions(I saw at least 4 different models today) and the generic polarized.
Glass sunglass lenses [REVO] are 100x better than plastic though plastic can be had for $20 for a somewhat good pair. Real glass is in the $100+ range.
Thanks a lot for the clarification. I'm wondering if you know there is any difference between photochromic lenses made of glass (crystal) and those made of polycarbonate. For example is the silver chloride a coating in the latter case, and could, therefore get scratched off ? I've heard that in the case of glass, this chemical is incorporated and thus scratchproof.
My first pair of transitions lenses were amazing, but the current pair I have won't darken at all in the car! I actually started wearing contacts so I could wear non-prescription polarized sunglasses...
Probably the Transitions/Photochromic as you can use them both indoors and outdoors. Polarized lenses are much too dark to use indoors, and they make screens difficult to see. :)
Intresting video i have a pair of transiton/photochromic in my new glasses (most of the opticans in the uk and in my hometown call them adaptive lenses) and they usually add a anti reflection coat it was a better option for me as i go to motorsport weekends often in the sun and then other times i spend quite alot of time inside so polarized is no good for me downside here they are a pretty expensive option
I’ve been wearing transition lenses since the 90s they’re much better now. And I my lenses got darker in the mediterranean sun as opposed to the UK sun? Is there a difference? For example they got very dark in a stand-up solarium. No I wasn’t wearing them threw out the session just a quick experiment. But you can do that with a purple Laserbeam hand held. Great vid thanks and you got straight into the info. 👍🏽
I thought the whole point of "anti glare" was exactly what you described polarized lenses do..... am I missing something? Im about to go buy some prescription eye glasses and the glare from the sun really bothers me when driving, also the glare from the water and the snow.... I can't have "polarized" as my primary glasses as I will be wearing them all the time, indoor and out. I need clarification.
Great question! The anti-glare coatings help reduce the glare *on* the lenses themselves (people can see your eyes more clearly and you can see out of them more clearly too). Polarized lenses reduce the glare you see *through* your lenses (on water, snow, dashboard, etc.).
Finally someone with a good intro. Only 24 seconds until the real video starts and you showed what you want to tell us. No 50 seconds animation, no useless talking, just straight to the point. Thank you.
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yes, very helpful video! Thanks for making!!
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Thank you. I did not know photochromic and transition were the same thing. You just saved me $45 on a pair of glasses.
Cris LeRoi hey
You're very welcome! :)
Transition lense darken faster for the generation 8th
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In all my years of seeing demonstrations on RUclips this one is by far the best! Everything was explained beautifully in a clear and understanding voice!
The best review I've ever watched. Brief and concise and no stupid back stories that are not related in reviewing a product. Thank you for your insights.
You are welcome! 😎
Man, this is the most accurate explanation about we all needed to know. Thanks for your info. Well appreciated
First off, great video. This is exactly what I have been looking for. I really want Transition 7 or Xtractive glasses, but as much as I hate changing glasses, I think for me my best option is to buy a normal pair of Glasses for indoors and a separate pair of Polarised Sunglasses for driving and being outside.
Glad we could help, thank you for sharing! :)
@@UseMyFramemy transitions XTRActive polarized lens are not as dark as the ones you have indoors? Any negatives to wearing these indoors?
Good video, now I know why I like polarized lenses for daytime, they cut a lot of glare. I don't like that Transitions don't darken when you're in a car, since they need direct sunlight to darken.
6:17 that guy driving the car needs some polarized sunglasses...😂😂 He brake so hard...
Lol, I didn't even notice that until I was editing this video. Hilarious! :)
Driver at 6:17 might be like "Damn! My transition lenses won't darken!" :))
You mean where the tires squeal? You made me lol, haha! :)
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@@usmanofficial7167 beat me to it
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I really enjoyed this video! I just ordered my first pair of photocromic glasses and they had the option of transition lenses or photocromic lenses and I was very nervous about the quality of the photocromic lenses but this put me at ease! Thank you!
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The Transition Gen 8 is a major improvement over the previous generation. Gen 8 became available during the summer of 2019.
Where photochromic alot cheaper, I've had transition lenses?
An excellent video, straight to the point, clear definition and then a working illustration. Thank you.
So it seems that photochromic/transitions has a few disadvantages - first it needs direct sunlight to darken and second it does not block glare as good as polarized. It seems like a better option would be to get a polarized clip-on attachment.
I have been wearing Transitions for years on Gen 8 now. I have prescription sun glasses in the car as the optical store has buy one get one free. The Transition’s are worth it as I work 60% of my day outside,The gen 8 darken and undarken faster and go darker.
Informative, articulate, clearly explained so why the thumb-downs? Some people are ridiculous.
It simply they just can't relate bcoz of the slow brain function
Thumbs downing videos makes less videos like this appear in your feed
They didn't get the answers to their homework
Thumbs down probably are from people who got deceived by paying a larger amount for the branded lenses
I just thumbed down @InTheZoneMan and all the lame responses! Gave this video a thumbs down too so youtube knows I responded to it. Very beneficial to this guy. You are welcome.
this video was perfect. thank you for explaining it like that
Glad we could help, thank you for sharing! :)
01:06, The Change RX in the middle shows a hint of colour on that table, it darkens its footprint. The Transitions to the left appears almost totally colour free.
Therefore, one can assume that Change RX is of lesser quality given Transitions outdoor performance which darkened just as well as the Change RX.
This was very helpful. Thank you. But was also curious about how long it will take for the photochromic lenses to transition back to clear.
Got it. Explained like a champion. Got what I needed to know in under a minute. Perrrrfect 👌🏻
Cin Day hey
damn, somebody should make Polarized Photochromic Lenses !!
They do. Transitions Vantage
I got tinted photochromatic lenses from Zenni optical
I just ordered some on Amazon. Hopefully they're good
@@deliawood1 what brands sell these lenses cause I can't find any of them
julbo photochromic and polarized
Hey bud, thanks for taking the time in making this video, it was super helpful how you dumbed it all down!
Wow, thank you so much. I’ve been trying to decide if Transitions would be best for me considering my eyes are VERY sensitive to the light... Seeing the comparison, I think I would rather just get polarized clip-ons. Thank you so much! This is the very best video on transitions on RUclips!
That's awesome, thank you! :)
I was introduced to transitions lenses today after the eye exam and I thought "what a weird name for a lens type" because it doesn't sound like anything I studied in physics. Now it makes sense since you explained it is actually the brand! Anyways, thanks also for the demo between photochromic and polarized lenses. After the eye exam the salesperson tried to sell me photochromic arguing that I wouldn't need prescription sunglasses if I get photochromic. I assumed it would eliminate sun glare just like polarized lenses but now I see it won't. This video helped me a lot to decide what I'll get and it is not going to be photochromic for sure! THANKS
That's awesome, glad we could help! :)
Shinji , which lense is best..
This was tremendously helpful, and explained so well. Thank you.
Que buena😀 explicación. No lograba encontrar una demostracion de las diferecnias pero tu lo has hecho fenomenalmente. Gracias. :)
The reason Transitions don't darken in the car has nothing to do with direct sunlight. The darkening is activated by UV light - the more UV present, the darker they get. If you need proof of this, simply go outside on a cloudy or overcast day, particularly when there is snow on the ground. A lot of times they will go darker than they would on a bright sunny day - which is scary because unless you've seen that, most people don't realize just how much UV is present on overcast days (you can literally get a sunburn on an overcast day). All car glass contains a UV filter in order to slow upholstery fading and protect your eyes. Since the UV doesn't make it through the glass, the photochromic element is not activated (Transitions XtraActive lenses are more sensitive, and will darken to a degree in the car).
You are absolutely correct. However, your whole paragraph kind of contradicts your first sentence. It _does_ have something to do with direct sunlight because direct sunlight has UV. *Direct* is the key word, and I found it helpful that he used it. Sunlight filtered by a windshield is not direct and is therefore subject to the windshield material's properties... in this case, UV filtering, because glass and polycarbonate filter UV by nature.
We tell customers "direct sunlight" because many of them don't care or have time to understand UV and its relationship to everything. The fact remains though, you are correct about UV, and have a better understanding of how everything works than the average person.
"The reason Transitions don't darken in the car has nothing to do with direct sunlight"
"The darkening is activated by UV light"
UV comes from direct sunlight
So I got a pair of transition lenses. They darkened outside on gloomy days, triggering in me a some sort of depressive mood because they were working due to UV levels. You can get UV protection on clear lenses. What I wanted was lenses that changed according to Sunlight. I am not really any the wiser
Good answer Johnny, thanks! :)
Very accurate, thank you for contributing! :)
Thank you. This is the way things should be explained. Simple and succinctly.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this. While driving the sun's reflection was tiring my eyes.. I have an photochromic spectacle..but thanks to your video.. i need a polarized spectacle 👌👍🙏
Sir, thank for a detailed and practical video. For night driving, which glass should we wear??
Many of our customers (and my own research), shows the blue light coating to be very helpful for driving at night. Also, since they are clear lenses, you get the added benefit of wearing them all day (instead of just at night) and are helpful reducing eye strain and eye fatigue, vs. the more traditional yellow colored lenses.
This is perfectly explained. I just bought transitions and had to see what the difference was.
Awesome, thank you! :)
Thank you for taking the time to do this very informative video!
hell yeah, you solved the confusions I had with photochromic and transitions, good video thank you
I am not going to skip the ads for you. Very helpful and simple video of lens glasses 🤓.
Very thoughtful, thank you! 😎
Great demo and explanation.
Will you do a video of the new transition polarized lens .
Informative video👌
very straight to the point and easy to get. thank you.
what about when driving at night to tone down the headlight from oncoming car?
Photochromics won't help in that situation (neither would polarized as they would be too dark anyway to use at night). Instead, the most common solution to help when driving at night is an anti-reflective coating.
Because the light bounces around the inside of the lenses (always, but especially at night), the coating will help prevent that from happening (like if you ever see halos around street lights, car lights, ect.).
Great information, Thanks
Definitely straight to the point and I will be checking out the website
Very well explained, thank you for the information. Now I know the difference. 👍👏👍
You are welcome!
People tend to use brand names that dominate the market to refer to generic items of the same kind: Band-Aid, Kleenex, Frisbee, Jacuzzi, Levi's, Jell-O, Velcro, etc.
You just blew my mind, tbh
Yep. All of those are just brand names for the generic items they are: adhesive bandage, facial tissue, flying disc, hot tub/spa, blue jeans, gelatin and hook & loop fastener. There are a lot more. How many can you think of?
Q-Tip
Vise Grip, Dumpster
Apple
Thank you for the video. Your explanation was very clear.
great video sir.. well explained.. thank you so much 👌
Thanks for the vid. Your comment on direct light requirements of Photochromic lens helped alot!
Hats off to you sir. Outstanding and to the point explanation and illustration. Those thumb down idiots are just RUclips haters; or possibly they can't even understand simplified explanations.
I appreciate it so much, thank you! :)
This is the best informative video. Very clear, precise and to the point.
Keep them up!
Thank you! 😎
Thanks for the demo. Great video.
I have a problem with driving at night and the reflections of the car lights is the polarized better for that.
Hi Jacqueline, you should try BBGR lens. Hope it helps!!!😊
Most polarized lenses would be too dark for night driving; instead, try a blue light filter lens with an anti-reflective coating. :)
Very helpful. This actually answered my question and made my choice. Thank you
Polarized only take away reflections of one plane. For driving it is oriented horizontal. Vertical reflections, like the ones on that car are vertical. You can change this by rotating the lens.
Clarity, simple, wow.
Or if you have two clear polarized lenses one in front of the other, darken or lighten them completely by rotating them opposite of each other - a variable neutral density filter.
Good information for optician students!
I trust the Transition Brand for photochromic lenses.. Thank you for this demonstration.
My pleasure!
Thank you so much. This is a very well explained video. I learnt a lot.
You're very welcome!
Thank you for the simple and clear explanation, really helps me :)
Terrific informative video. Thank you for sharing!!!! 😎
Thank you for a very detailed and informative video.
Hi Neil found your RUclips channel. Great works you have.
Awesome, thank you! ;)
Nice video.
Straight to the point, well explained with demos.
You are welcome! 😎
This was so helpful, thank you for taking time to create this video and explain the difference. Great examples and it was so helpful to see the difference.
Very well explained! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Be sure to check out our new video on the newest Transitions and how they compare: studio.ruclips.net/user/videoBPtAswgJbEk/comments
Great information love the video. I keep seeing Sunglasses for sale that say they are "both" Photochromic and polarized Sunglasses? Is that true or some kind of scam? Thanks for the video!
Transitions came out with a new XtrActive Polarized. Here’s a video we made comparing them against others: ruclips.net/video/BPtAswgJbEk/видео.html
Thank you for explication !
A polarisation filter does not block all reflections. It blocks reflections under a certain angle (see "Brewster angle"), which leads to the fact that in the undefined mish-mash of real world viewing, it just reduces them (so mostly a part is only blocked)..
Informative video. Thanks a lot sir. 👍
You're very welcome! :)
Thanks! That info was helpful
Thank you so much for the video. Now, l have a confident make a decision on my new pair of glasses by myself.
You’re very welcome!
Also a lot of cars windshields and windows have UV blockers so transitions don’t even work while driving
Yes, that's very accurate; however, the XtrActive Transitions will partially darken in the car.
nicely informative video
Thank you so much for made this video and given info. Thumbs up
Awesome, thank you! :)
Very useful information
Very nice and without any montage we can see the real effet of those !
really a good demonstration, can I know also what material the lenses are?
They were all polycarbonate. 😎
Very useful information. Thanks for the tutorial.
You are welcome!
Very understandable explanation....
Glad it was helpful!
Good explanation .
Thanks
You are welcome!
So helpful! Thank you!
Good video
Thank you for a very informative video sir. This is very helpful. Grettings from Indo
Feb Vel hey
You are welcome! 😎
Polarized lenses are definitely the best for glare. I didn't see a difference between the unspecified model of Transitions(I saw at least 4 different models today) and the generic polarized.
Glass sunglass lenses [REVO] are 100x better than plastic though plastic can be had for $20 for a somewhat good pair. Real glass is in the $100+ range.
Awesome video! Thank you for explaining this the way you did!
You're very welcome! :)
Thanks a lot for the clarification. I'm wondering if you know there is any difference between photochromic lenses made of glass (crystal) and those made of polycarbonate. For example is the silver chloride a coating in the latter case, and could, therefore get scratched off ? I've heard that in the case of glass, this chemical is incorporated and thus scratchproof.
My first pair of transitions lenses were amazing, but the current pair I have won't darken at all in the car! I actually started wearing contacts so I could wear non-prescription polarized sunglasses...
Ask for XtraActive Transitions as they were designed to darken in the car.
Regular Transitions aren't supposed to darken inside or in a car. They stay clear because the UV rays are blocked by the glass.
Thanks! I’m getting my transition lenses in about a week and wanted to see how they looked outside! I chose brown so they match the frames I chose
Indoor + Outdoor + Digital Screens usage like laptops/mobile phone/tablet in terms of overall utility which one is the best ?
Probably the Transitions/Photochromic as you can use them both indoors and outdoors. Polarized lenses are much too dark to use indoors, and they make screens difficult to see. :)
Thank you. You explained things really well.
Very informative video.Does a brand new photochromatic lens takes a few days of outdoor usage before it gives best performance?
Thank yoooou. I ordered some glasses with photochromic lenses and was wondering what was the difference between them and the transitions!
Glad I could help!
Great video! Now I can complete my sunglasses order lol
Glad to help, even if you didn't order from us! Really!! :)
Good video!! Even better than salesman of optical shop
Thank you! I knew I recognized that last name, lol! ;)
Intresting video i have a pair of transiton/photochromic in my new glasses (most of the opticans in the uk and in my hometown call them adaptive lenses) and they usually add a anti reflection coat it was a better option for me as i go to motorsport weekends often in the sun and then other times i spend quite alot of time inside so polarized is no good for me downside here they are a pretty expensive option
Perfect 👌🏻 Thank You
thank you very much! really clear
Soft, clear and slow english for not native, simple e explanation
I’ve been wearing transition lenses since the 90s they’re much better now. And I my lenses got darker in the mediterranean sun as opposed to the UK sun? Is there a difference? For example they got very dark in a stand-up solarium. No I wasn’t wearing them threw out the session just a quick experiment. But you can do that with a purple Laserbeam hand held. Great vid thanks and you got straight into the info. 👍🏽
Some Transitions will get darker in cold weather than in hot weather.
Thank you for that video. Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
this is a great video thank you!! also cool accent
Thank you for the video sir
This video is informative and SUPER CLEAR, no pun intended.
Good one, lol! :)
I thought the whole point of "anti glare" was exactly what you described polarized lenses do..... am I missing something? Im about to go buy some prescription eye glasses and the glare from the sun really bothers me when driving, also the glare from the water and the snow.... I can't have "polarized" as my primary glasses as I will be wearing them all the time, indoor and out. I need clarification.
Great question! The anti-glare coatings help reduce the glare *on* the lenses themselves (people can see your eyes more clearly and you can see out of them more clearly too). Polarized lenses reduce the glare you see *through* your lenses (on water, snow, dashboard, etc.).
Thank you for taking the time and sharing !
You are welcome! 😎
Can you make a video about bluechromic lens vs these lens please?