Comparing Transitions® GEN8™ lenses vs. Transitions® XTRActive® Lenses - Car Test

This is a highly requested video on Transitions® Lenses! In this video, we explore the differences between the Signature® Chromea7® lenses, GEN8™ lenses, and Transitions® Xtractive®! Dr. Denton shows each transition lens in a car with the sunroof closed, then with the sunroof open to allow some UV exposure. Then she steps outside to show the full transition of the lenses with complete UV exposure. GEN8™ lenses were just recently released and are hot on the market right now! This means that Signature® Chromea7® lenses are on their way out to be replaced with the newer technology of GEN8™, so you may not find them to be available in many places, but they were used in this video for purposes of comparing them to their newer counterpart. #transitions #Gen8 #transitionlenses

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[mindyglazer]

I just got EXTRAactive with my new prescription glasses. Mine turn darker, faster than the demonstration. They get very dark through car windshields are great outside, and there is NO tint inside. I personally don’t want to change glasses throughout the day. I wore them last year and my new ones are exactly the same perfect sunglasses for me. I highly recommend them.

[bigED]

I have had extra active lenses in my glasses for as long as they have been available. I will never have glasses without them.

[raginalicious]

XtraActive is the ONLY transition lens I’ve felt like the lenses transition AND the quality is fantastic as far as optics go and yes I have tested them all!!!

[palafox]

Dr. D. you do great videos on Transitions. I've worn Xtra Active gray for about 6-7 years now, & I will never go back to just clear lenses. Light sensitivity & occasional migraines were my motivation, plus it's great not to have to change into sunglasses. Heat imo has more effect on the fast darkening than say sun on a cool day. I love the XtraActive - and my script is Very Strong (farsighted, astigmatism, & progressive trifocals).

[rina]

Thank you!😊 Your videos are informative and really helped me make a decision. I wish online retailers would make videos like these demonstrating and explaining the differences between lens upgrades.

[paularmstrong]

I live in Canada, and have noticed that my transitions get much darker in cold weather. Or maybe it's the extra glare from the snow. So when entering a building, it is very dark until the transitions clear. Hence, I welcome Gen8 if they really do switch from dark to clear faster than previous generations.

[newbietubie]

Maybe the best and most thorough review of how these lenses actually operate and their differences. Thanks for making and sharing this! :-)

[Motortiger]

Just got my new pair of progressive’s with transition lenses for the first time. Thanks for the informative video. You are so lucky seems like any frame looks great on you.

[kevobangz]

As soon as you removed those sunglasses.. I had to pause the video to come say that your super cute😍 Hope you have a lovely year and thank you for the video.

[jaimesilverman]

Thank you, Doctor, for posting this video. However, with all due respect the Xtractive lenses performed far below expectations within the car. The change was barely noticeable once you put them on, and surprisingly only slightly darker once your sunroof was opened. It was only when you stepped outside that it really darkened, and that is not at all as this lens is advertised.

[barrydee]

Thank you for a great explanation and demonstration of the sequences of the Transition lenses. Very informative.

[texasprankcall]

This was awesome! I just ordered Transitions™ XTRActive 8 with eye buy direct. Thanks a bunch!

[HarleyPan]

This is a super helpful video that nobody made until you did. Thank you thank you thank you!

[ronr]

I’m wearing transitions lenses that are 6 years old and I’m waiting for my new glasses that are supposed to be XActive transitions, in the car will make a bit of difference to me. Than you for making this video, it really showed the difference and how much darker they get in the sun. You should have done part in real time to see how fast each changes both light to dark, and dark to light. I’m very much looking forward to the new glasses now for sure. 😎

[leroyybrown]

I just ordered the Xtractive lenses and they seem the most practical for driving as you demonstrate. I wanted drivewear but they don't do them in progressive lenses. Thanks for demo

[cindyschroyer]

I ordered Xtra Active lenses in a cute Rayban frame. The thing I didn't know was that the Xtra Active lease has a bit of tint all the time. The place I ordered my glasses didn't have a sample of the lens and I wasn't told about the tint. I hope I like it.

[tibi]

Is it just me or the XtraActive tint is not much darker compared to Gen8. Also, thanks for making this video😊

[davidgaffney]

I just ordered xtraactive! Can’t wait to get them!

[thematt]

Thanks for the info, though the grey tint used for your demo seemed to have purple-ish hue to my eyes. Maybe it’s my phone. I’m definitely interested in the second option shown, possibly in a brown or amber tint matched with ray ban dark havana frames. That would look slick.

[darwinwilde]

What about driving at night with XTRactive? Concerned about permanent tint limiting necessary brightness.