Summertime is full of sunny days and opportunities for sunbathing — but complete eye protection is necessary to protect your vision. But when choosing between polarized and transition lenses, which one do you choose?
At Family Eyecare of Linden, our experienced optometrists offer a range of lenses and glasses to meet your needs. Whether you’re looking for more blue light treatment or want the convenience of sunglasses and glasses in one pair, our team has an option for you.
Polarized lenses are a type of eyeglass lens that reduces glare from reflective surfaces such as glass, snow, and water. They do that by blocking horizontal light waves.
These lenses differ from other tinted lenses because they contain a specialized chemical filter that allows only vertical light to pass through. That not only makes objects appear crisper, but it also reduces eye strain caused by reflections.
Polarized lenses offer many benefits for your vision, especially during the summer, including:
We offer polarized lenses in various tints that enhance performance in activities such as golfing, boating, fishing, and skiing. Common tints include brown, copper, grey, and green.
Transition lenses differ from polarized lenses because they’re adaptive. That means they go from clear indoors to tinted outdoors under different light conditions.
A major benefit of transition lenses is that they adapt to changing light — allowing you to see clearly indoors and out. When you walk outside into the summer sun, they transition in less than a minute, seamlessly protecting your eyes from harmful UV and blue-violet light.
Transition lenses work because of light-sensitive molecules in the lenses. These molecules change in UV light, allowing the lenses to darken without changing to sunglasses.
The benefits of transition lenses are numerous, including versatility, durability, convenience, and full UV and blue-light protection.
The choice between transition lenses and polarized lenses comes down to your specific needs. Take into account convenience, personal preferences, and daily activities when deciding.
Polarized lenses are a better choice in the summer if you spend most of your time outdoors, because they significantly reduce glare. They’re also a great choice if you’re involved in high-glare activities or drive in bright conditions.
Polarized lenses offer UV protection while also enhancing visual clarity, making them a great choice in the summer sun.
Transition lenses are also a great option, especially if you want the ultimate convenience. You can seamlessly switch between indoors and outdoors without carrying multiple pairs of glasses. They also offer continuous UV protection, optimal for the strong summer sun.
To talk more about transition or polarized glasses, schedule an appointment today by calling Family Eyecare of Linden or requesting one online. We proudly serve areas including Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, Colonia, Scotch Plains, and Linden, New Jersey.
