Our Lenses

Polarization, photochromic, and prescription, all in one lens

Polarized

Optical-grade lenses that block glare without washing out the world

Included

Photochromic

Darkens in the sun and lightens in the shade while staying polarized

Included

Prescription

Your exact prescription made to order and included at no upcharge

Included

All lenses include 100% UV protection, scratch resistance, and anti-reflective coatings

If you wear glasses, seeing well outdoors has always been a compromise.

  • ×Normal glasses don't protect from sun or glare
  • ×Normal sunglasses have to be taken on and off constantly
  • ×Contacts dry out after a full day outside

Lightshift

Light-responsive lenses that adjust so you don't have to

Forest scene through Lightshift lenses Forest scene through regular lenses
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Shade

When you step out of the sun, turns to a lighter tint so you can keep them on

Overcast

When it gets cloudy, softens to a lighter shade so it won't feel dark

Full Sun

When in the sun, darkens automatically to stay comfortable

Blocks up to 83% of light

Lightshift Lens Specifications
Material
CR-39, MR-10
Polarization
Polarized — 99%+ glare elimination
VLT Range
36% to 17% (Category 2 to 3)
Activation
UV-Activated
Tints
Neutral Gray → Brown
UV Protection
100% UVA / UVB (UV400)
Rx Range
Single vision: +4.00 to −8.00 SPH, up to −2.00 CYL
Coatings Included
Photochromic · Anti-reflective · Scratch-resistant · Hydrophobic

Lightshift Gear

A high performance lens that excels behind the windshield

Shade

When you step out of the sun, it lightens to olive tone to boost depth perception

Does not go fully clear

Driving

Even behind a UV-blocking windshield, it's able darken to a copper tint

Full Sun

When in direct sunlight, it shifts gears to an even darker brown

Blocks up to 88% of light

Lightshift Gear Lens Specifications
Material
Polycarbonate, MR-10
Polarization
NuPolar — 99%+ glare elimination
VLT Range
37% to 12% (Category 2 to 3)
Activation
UV-Activated + Visible Light Activated
Tints
Olive → Copper → Dark Brown
UV Protection
100% UVA / UVB (UV400)
Rx Range
Single vision: +4.00 to −8.00 SPH, up to −2.00 CYL
Coatings Included
Photochromic · Anti-reflective · Scratch-resistant · Hydrophobic

Lightshift Clear

Goes completely clear indoors for all-day versatility

Available Tint Colors

Indoors

Goes completely clear indoors so you can see without any tint

Overcast

In cloudy conditions, develops a subtle tint for eye comfort

Full Sun

In bright sunlight, darkens to your chosen tint color for protection

Blocks up to 83% of light

Lightshift Clear Lens Specifications
Material
CR-39, MR-10
Polarization
None
VLT Range
15% to 100%
Activation
UV-Activated
Tints
Multiple (Gray, Brown, Green, Light Blue, Purple, Pink)
UV Protection
100% UVA / UVB (UV400)
Rx Range
Single vision: +4.00 to −8.00 SPH, up to −2.00 CYL
Coatings Included
Photochromic · Anti-reflective · Scratch-resistant · Hydrophobic

Which Lens Is Right for You?

Choose based on your needs and lifestyle

Photochromic · Polarized

Lightshift

For everyday changing light conditions

  • •True-to-life natural colors
  • •Shifts clearer indoors and in shade
  • •Polarizes behind the windshield
  • •Blocks up to 83% of light

Photochromic · Polarized

Lightshift Gear

+$49

For increased comfort and driving performance

  • •Tinted colors for visual comfort and contrast
  • •Shifts even darker in bright conditions
  • •Darkens and polarizes behind the windshield
  • •Blocks up to 88% of light

Photochromic

Lightshift Clear

For all-day wear without switching

  • •Goes completely clear indoors
  • •6 different tint colors
  • •Non-polarized photochromic
  • •Perfect for all-day versatility

How We Compare

Lightshift next to the lens tech you may already know

Prizm and ChromaPop are excellent polarized lenses with a fixed tint. XTRActive is a proven photochromic without full-time polarization. Lightshift combines both, with your prescription in the price.

Feature Lightshift Lightshift Gear Prizmby Oakley ChromaPopby Smith XTRActiveby Transitions
Polarized ✓ 99%+ ✓ 99%+ Select models Select models Polarized version only
Adapts to light ✓ 36% to 17% VLT ✓ 37% to 12% VLT × Fixed tint × Fixed tint ✓
Contrast tint × True color ✓ Olive to copper ✓ ✓ × Neutral tints
Darkens behind the windshield × Stays lighter ✓ Visible light activation Fixed tint Fixed tint Partial
Prescription ✓ Included ✓ Included Sold separately Sold separately Priced by your optician
Price with prescription $199 all-in $248 all-in Typically $400+ Typically $400+ Varies by optician

Prizm, ChromaPop, and Transitions XTRActive are trademarks of their respective owners. Comparisons are based on the manufacturers' published specifications.

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