Transition Vantage Lenses: The Advantages vs Disadvantages in Layman’s Term

If you wear prescription glasses then you may have heard about Transitions Vantage lenses. However, you may not be aware of all of the advantages or if there are any disadvantages as well. In this article, we will share everything you need to know about Transitions Vantage Lenses and the advantages vs disadvantages if any.

Were you aware that Transition lenses are the most popular in the United States? Let’s take a look at why this is.

These lenses change in a different light, as do other light adaptive lenses on the market. The difference is that these are the actual only ones that do something quite different – Transitions Vantage lenses polarize as they darken. This gives you outdoor vision that is better enhanced and more clear.

These are especially excellent for those who find themselves having to go from varying light spectrum throughout the day and evening. For instance, if your job has you up before dawn when it’s dark and you work all day outside, these are a perfect fit. Even for those who work in jobs where they go inside and outside often, such as with a delivery driver, these work well because they adapt to the light changes and polarize as they darken so that you have reduced glare and can see more vivid with colors that are crisp and clean.

How Do They Work?

How they work is that in the past polarization was used by placing static film onto a lens. This static film was tinted which means it cannot be used on clear glasses. The way that Transitions Vantage lenses made it work is by making lens molecules that line up perfectly to the angle that light reaches your eye and they change color when the light changes – from dark to light and from light to dark.

What is the Advantage of Owning Transitions Vantage Lenses?

What this means is that you get a huge amount of benefits such as UV protection, you’re able to see stunning colors, and vision that is sharp and clear. This is all because of the polarization that minimizes light scatter and glare so you can see better.

Another advantage is not having to change lenses simply because you step outside. This becomes annoying if you are in and out a lot and it’s not very practical. Why have to switch from prescription glasses to sunglasses just because you’re headed outside? Not only that but if you don’t have prescription sunglasses then you won’t be able to see them as well. With these lenses, you’re ready for any kind of light change and you don’t have to bring along your glasses as well as a pair of sunglasses.

Are There Disadvantages?

There are claims that the Transition Vantage lenses do take a little longer to transition from dark back to light. The transition from indoors to outdoors seems to be quite fast but some say that the opposite seems to take a bit longer than regular transition lenses.

There are also those that say that LCD screens are harder to see due to the polarization. However, you probably won’t be using an LCD (liquid crystal display) screen outdoors in the sunlight too often.

Last but not least, the investment for Transitions Vantage is going to typically be a little higher than with regular lenses.

However, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages and with so many options as to what style of frames you can choose from, your choices are pretty phenomenal in finding something that fits your needs, looks, and lifestyle.

If you want to learn more about Transition Vantage Lenses or any of our other products, simply contact us so we can help.