Question 1

What are light-responsive lenses?

Accepted Answer

Light-responsive lenses are specially designed lenses for glasses that react to the lighting around you. They’re clear when you’re indoors, and they darken when exposed to UV rays outdoors.

Question 2

How much do transition glasses cost?

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At Warby Parker, you can add light-responsive lenses to any frames for an additional $125.

Question 3

Are light-responsive lenses worth it?

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Light-responsive lenses are definitely worth it if you’d enjoy the convenience of only needing a single pair of glasses for both indoors and outdoors.
Depending on your prescription and where you’re buying from, the cost of adding transition lenses to your eyewear may far outweigh the cost of buying both a pair of indoor glasses and a pair of prescription sunglasses.

Question 4

What do you call glasses that darken in the sun?

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Eyeglasses that get dark in the sun go by many names. You may hear these special lenses referred to as light-responsive lenses, light-reactive lenses, light-adaptive lenses, transition lenses, or photochromic lenses. (Or maybe the most magical lenses ever.)

Question 5

Need help deciding? Come visit us.

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Our expert advisors and opticians will help you find frames that suit your style and your prescription—then take all the measurements necessary to get you fitted with light-responsive lenses.

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Question 6

Rather shop from home?

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Test five pairs for five days with our free Home Try-On program, or take any frame for a lifelike spin using our Virtual Try-On tool.

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Question 7

How do light responsive lenses work?

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Light responsive lenses contain technology that reacts to UV light, causing the lenses to darken outdoors and return to clear indoors.

Question 8

Do light responsive lenses replace sunglasses?

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Light responsive lenses reduce brightness in sunlight, but some people may still prefer dedicated sunglasses for very bright conditions.

Question 9

Are light responsive lenses available with prescription glasses?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Light responsive lenses can be added to many prescription types, including single-vision and progressive lenses.

Question 10

Are light responsive lenses suitable for everyday wear?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Light responsive lenses are designed for daily use, offering convenient vision adjustment as you move between indoor and outdoor environments.

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