The New Age of Contact Lenses
Have you heard of Transition lenses? If not, they are ophthalmic lenses that allow a person to go from wearing clear lenses indoors to tinted lenses outdoors without needing to change into sunglasses. They offer comfort and UV protection, but most of all, ease of use. This adaptive technology is now being provided in contact lenses. That’s right, you heard me! You can now put on a pair of contact lenses that will not only give you clear vision but can act as a light filter in various lighting conditions.
Winner of TIME’s 50 Best Inventions of 2018, Acuvue Oasys with Transitions contact lens is the first of its kind. This two-week disposable lens combines the proven formula of Acuvue Oasys with the Transitions light intelligent technology to give comfortable vision all day long. Because this lens can adapt to all levels of lighting, it also offers enhanced color contrast. Boasting blockage of 100% of UV-B rays and >99% blockage of UV-A, it has everything a person could ask for from a contact lens.
Would I benefit from using these contact lenses, you ask? Undoubtedly they would be an excellent option for those who enjoy outdoor activities and sports, but contrary to what you might believe, they aren’t only beneficial during outdoor use. Because these contact lenses are always active, they stay very mildly tinted even while indoors, alleviating any discomfort caused by bright lights; with irritating light sources ranging from fluorescent lighting to car headlights while night-time driving. With roughly two out of three people that report being bothered by bright light, it seems many people could benefit from using these lenses
How does the lens look on the eye when fully tinted? Admittedly the color change of the lenses is more noticeable in naturally light colored eyes versus darker eyes (as seen below), but that is to be expected. It may be more of a question of what your comfortable with cosmetically. For those who are still skeptical about how these lenses look on the eye, the only way to know for sure if you like them is to give them a shot!
For sports fans out there, we give you baseball superstar Bryce Harper, a long-time wearer of Acuvue Oasys contact lenses and now the brand ambassador for this newest invention. During the 2019 season he will be wearing the Transitions contact lens on the field and giving his firsthand experience in a web series. You can watch the first video below, chronicling his move into the Transitions lenses and his training for the upcoming season.
Interested in giving the newest Acuvue Oasys with Transitions contact lens a try? Contact us today for a fitting!