Mirrors & Tints
Sunglasses, mirrors, and tints are more than just fashion. They blend science with style, helping protect our eyes and enhance aesthetics. At Spex4Less, we boast an extensive online selection of mirrors and tints. Dive into our guide to uncover the captivating science behind these everyday lenses.
Tints
Sunglasses tints not only provide a stylistic touch but also filter specific wavelengths of light, enhancing visual clarity and significantly reducing the harshness of glare, making it easier on the eyes.
Mirrors
Mirrored lenses come with a reflective optical coating on the outside, which helps to reflect sunlight away from the eyes, offering a cooler and more comfortable view, especially in intensely bright conditions.
Photochromics
Experience the cutting-edge technology of photochromic lenses, including renowned brands like Transitions. These advanced lenses intuitively adjust their tint in real time, darkening in sunlight for optimal outdoor protection and reverting to clear indoors for seamless vision. This adaptability offers unparalleled versatility in vision protection, ensuring comfort and clarity in varying light conditions.
Sunglass Tint
Sunglasses tints are designed to shield against UV radiation, blocking almost 100% of UV rays. The effectiveness and comfort of tints largely depend on their colour, with each hue offering unique benefits. At Spex4less, we provide a variety of stylish tints; our grey tint is versatile for varied weather, green reduces glare in bright sunlight, and brown's reddish tone improves depth perception. Additionally, we also offer polarised lenses, which further reduce glare and enhance visual clarity in various lighting conditions.
Mirrored Tints
Mirrored sunglass lenses have a reflective coating that reduces glare and offers a comfortable visual experience. Beyond their stylish appeal, they excel in intense light conditions. At Spex4less, we boast the largest variety of tints online, ensuring both fashion and functionality in every pair.
Photochromic Mirrored Lenses
Photochromic mirrored lenses adapt their tint based on UV light exposure. Indoors, they stay clear for unobstructed vision. Outdoors, they darken to shield against UV rays. The mirrored coating reduces glare, making them perfect for outdoor activities. This transition is driven by a photochromic layer in the lens that reacts to UV light, darkening when exposed and clearing when UV light fades. Ideal for various lighting conditions, these lenses provide versatile and stylish eye protection.
*These tints are available as both standard mirrors or photochromic mirrored lenses*
Photochromic Lenses
Photochromics are ingeniously designed to adjust their tint based on light exposure, darkening in bright conditions and clearing up indoors. This adaptability ensures consistent comfort and protection for the eyes across varying environments. At Spex4less, we offer these dynamic lenses that seamlessly blend innovation with day-to-day practicality, catering to both indoor and outdoor needs with ease. You can turn any frame into a pair of photochromic sunglasses, browse our collection here.
Transitions GenS© Lenses
GenS Transitions represent the cutting-edge of photochromic lens technology. These lenses are meticulously designed to adapt rapidly to varying lighting conditions, transitioning seamlessly from clear indoors to dark outdoors. Beyond their adaptability, they offer superior UV protection, guarding your eyes from harmful sun rays and diminishing eye strain.
Transitions Xtractive©
Transitions XTRActive Lenses are crafted for those highly sensitive to light or often encountering bright conditions. The latest generation of XTRActive lenses elevates protection, offering unparalleled darkness outdoors and superior light shielding, ensuring optimal comfort and clarity. They will also transition behind a car windscreen which is a unique feature compared to Gen S Transitions or photochromics.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Mirrored and tinted lenses can be fitted to a wide variety of frame styles. However, the suitability can depend on the frame material and design. While most standard frame types can accommodate mirrored and tinted lenses, certain unique or very thin frame designs might pose some limitations.
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Yes, you can add mirror coatings to prescription lenses. This option allows you to combine the visual clarity and correction provided by your prescription with the stylish and functional benefits of mirrored lenses. Whether you need them for fashion, sport, or everyday wear, we can customize your prescription lenses with a mirror coating to suit your preferences and needs.