Walmart offers clear, tinted, polarized, and transition lenses. They also offer different protective coating options for lenses. If you'd like your old lenses put in new frames, Walmart offers that, too.
How much do Transitions lenses cost?
For patients not covered by health insurance, transition lenses typically add $100-$400 to the cost of prescription eyeglasses, which can cost up to $1,000, depending on the frames, lenses and any additional features chosen.
What type of transition lenses does Walmart use?
Transitions XTRActive lenses are the darkest everyday photochromic lens--even in warm weather—and have a moderate tint behind the windshield. Available for most frames and with non-glare treatments.
Is it better to have transition lenses or sunglasses?
With transitional lenses, you can wear sunglasses while driving and still be able to read important street signs. Protects your eyes Transitional lenses do more than function as sunglasses. They actually filter out a good deal of the harmful UV rays emitted from the sun, leading to healthier and happier eyes.
Are prescription sunglasses the same as transition lenses?
Prescription sunglasses are needed when you stay outdoors for long hours while the transition lenses are ideal for situations where you have to move in and out quite frequently. Both of them work exceptionally well in blending the vision and protection of your eyes and with good, they also contain some drawbacks.May 7, 2020
Transitions® lenses are adaptive lenses that automatically adjust from clear to dark through activation from UV light. These lenses are available for both Single Vision and Progressive prescriptions.
Are transition lenses worth the extra money?
Cost effective Photochromic or transitional lenses can actually be quite cost effective. Protects your eyes Transitional lenses do more than function as sunglasses. They actually filter out a good deal of the harmful UV rays emitted from the sun, leading to healthier and happier eyes.
Do transition lenses go bad?
Transition lenses generally last the life of a pair of glasses (or longer), though they do wear out after years of use. Most Transition lenses wear out in about three years, with a yellowish tinge forming in the lenses while clear and a noticeable reduction of the lenses' darkness in full sunlight.
How can I make my transition lenses last longer?
- Clean your transition lenses at least once a day.
- Always wet your transition lenses with lukewarm water.
- Gently blot your glasses with the right optical cloth.
Do transition lenses get darker with age?
The moment UV rays are no longer present, the lenses begin to fade back. In short, Transitions lenses quickly darken when you go outdoors, and fade back fast when you return indoors.