Dr. Compares Best Glasses For Driving | Transitions® XTRActive® VS. Transitions® Drivewear®

What are the best glasses for driving? Dr. D is back with another Transitions eyeglasses review to answer your question! We often have patients who do a lot of driving in their free time or for their occupation and they ask us what Transitions option is going to work best for them. In this video, Dr. D compares Transitions XTRActive and Transitions Drivewear to see which lenses are best suited for driving and what she prefers for different scenarios. #LightUnderControl #Transitions #Drivewear
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[@chrisf2022]

Excellent review and I got my answer without having to spend hours and hours research. I was looking for transition lenses specifically for driving during the day and at night (for near sighted) since I do not wear glasses when I am not driving. Now I now Xtractive is the one I should get. Thank you so much!

[@collapsar27]

this should be shared all over, experience is the best reviewer

[@fjron]

I love my Drive Wear lenses for all the reasons you gave, however I am going to try the Xtractive lenses because the polarization in the Drive Wear lenses prevent me from seeing the LCD map screen in my car. They are still great for outdoor use though.

[@butcherwoman3753]

Thank you you helped me make my final decision for transitions drivewear! Now to pick a frame………😀

[@EyeSchoolwithDrD]

Glad I could help! The frame is the fun part, good luck!

[@jeffmerheb3182]

Thanks for this informative vifeo, how quick do they adapt to a tunnel? I heard some people had accidents with older photochromic glasses

[@doctorpc4x4]

Had Drivewear for over 3 years and absolutely love them. Just have to remember to give them a quick chance to lighten up when you walk into a darkish areas. Yes I wear them for driving and most day activities

[@tonyarenea9665]

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[@tonyarenea9665]

Yes but

[@tonyarenea9665]

Combine those two but also with depression and can they be blue and heart-shaped maybe

[@mgysgt0291]

Thanks for the video. What would you recommend for driving? I have a pair of Rayband but are far to dark for me. What mid range darking glasses would you recommend? I’m looking for prescription progressive lenses and only will use for driving Thanks and keep up the videos. Anthony

[@adamarthur9672]

When in doubt just get both if you can afford them both. That's what I just did and I think both have their strengths and weaknesses. I absolutely love both lenses!

[@EyeSchoolwithDrD]

Have you tried the new Transitions Xtractive polarized? Video coming soon!

[@adamarthur9672]

@@EyeSchoolwithDrD No I didn't even know about them. I look forward to seeing your review.

[@GrizDrummer25]

Great review! But how do the Drivewear lenses hold up as normal everyday sunglasses? My trouble now is my lenses warp the ground in front of me, making it look like I'm about to step in a dip immediately followed by a bump. Not good for working on a roof! I'm especially enticed by the idea of them tinting a bit in overcast weather - my eyes are weak and I get squinty and tired in flat light like that.

[@dallascole1929]

Well said Mel & love your videos. Liking the look of the Drivewear lens. I already have the Xtractive lens & they are good in the car but find I would like a hint more tint at the same dime behind the wheel on those bright hot days before get in Brisbane. Do the Drivewear lens get darker outside as well?

[@EyeSchoolwithDrD]

Thanks for watching! I honestly didn't know what to expect with these lenses but one of my viewers asked for a video so I got a pair...low expectations. But the vision through these drivewear outdoors is so much different than the xtractive, everything just pops. In the sun they don't get "darker" per say, but the tint changes to more of an amber/copper/brown lens. The clarity and contrast is really nice. I would think in Brisbane they would be perfect!

[@dallascole1929]

Salisbury Eyecare and Eyewear Fantastic thank you Mel. Looks like I may be saving up for another pair lol.

[@stefanofabbri3002]

Thank you for the clear and explanatory video. I understand xtractive are available as multifocal, i.e. for close and far vision, right? Regards from sunny Italy.

[@EyeSchoolwithDrD]

Yes, absolutely

[@jan_07]

Thanks for the every informative video! I really like the xtractive one, what tint are you using for this video? Are these the mirror version? Thanks!

[@EyeSchoolwithDrD]

Hi! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it! In this video the Xtractives are not the mirror version. Those have the Crizal Prevencia anti glare, which has a purple/blue tint.

[@jan_07]

Salisbury Eyecare and Eyewear thank you for answering my questions! 😊

[@suemarie6032]

I am getting Transitions and the only ones I knew of were the Xtractive that I was Rx and the lesser ones that don't darken in the xar. I have found out that there's 3 other types. The one's I'm getting are photochromic polarized so maybe they have added that type since your video of 2 yrs ago? Do you have any updates about this type? I was wondering how good they are re glare.

[@dragonfly9143]

Do the Xtractive lenses get darker indoors, perhaps if the lighting is pretty bright?

[@spikesup30]

Very nice review, I love my Drivewear lenses

[@tonyz5307]

How do the Extractive Mirrors compare to each (looking at the gold & blue)? Are they between the two or about the same as the standard Extractive? Do the Extractive Mirrors work at night? Cheers, Tony

[@patriciamaroney826]

What brand glasses are the stripe black and white ones with red?

[@HeNnEsSy_HiCcUpS]

Xtraactive gets darker and can use at night...clearly the winner

[@EyeSchoolwithDrD]

It is definitely more popular!

[@Bronzeey1]

Thank you sharing your video, Question, do the EXTRAACTIVE gets the darkest outside over all the transitios?

[@EyeSchoolwithDrD]

Yes they do! Glad you're enjoying t he videos!

[@Bronzeey1]

Thank you.

[@aironnoles5588]

Looking for that lens that allows for gaming , watching TV , spotting fish in the water , and day-time and night-time driving .

[@jimreece7615]

I have both Xtraactive and drivewear. Drivewear have been excellent for driving.

[@EyeSchoolwithDrD]

Drivewear really are, and in my opinion are underutilized

[@jimreece7615]

@@EyeSchoolwithDrD I actually tried DriveSafe lenses too, but couldn’t stand them and reverted back to regular lenses and drivewear for driving. Today I drove for 6 hours with drivewear.

[@Who-cu9eu]

Which lense do you prefer specific to night driving?

[@jimreece7615]

@@Who-cu9eu I actually use regular clear for night driving. I am cautious of photochromic lenses at night, I’m not sure if I need to be. My concern is based upon the Ouzo MAIB report (available with a quick google), maybe Dr D could cover night use.

[@pepesanchez9096]

Does The drive wear only comes on brown color?

[@Onetazien]

aren't "night driving" lenses yellow/green also like the drive wear??

[@CalculusVariations99]

I got the extra active. Drive wear just doesn't make sense - I would rather just have rx polarized amber sunglasses for driving. Since drivewear never goes clear, why even use them over dedicated sunglasses?

[@alexanderelkin6440]

Just for your information, according to the official statement of Drivewear: Use special caution when operating open air vehicles such as convertibles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, or all terrain vehicles, or engaging in activities such as skiing. Lens will become much darker in cold, sunny environments, and may limit visibility in extremely cold weather.

[@Noah-nc5ey]

@ Salisbury Eyecare and Eyewear what happens when put transitions lenses in front of a tv and a phone will it change a little or will it stay clear

[@EyeSchoolwithDrD]

Only UV light will cause Transitions lenses to change, so a screen (tv, phone, tablet, etc) won't cause the lenses to turn dark

[@mkbral80]

Tem Drivewear need of a oftalmic prescription? Is a plan lens ? Or I can make a 0.5 or other degree ? How much this lens lasts ? Thanks

[@EyeSchoolwithDrD]

Here is a spec sheet for the specific ophthalmic capabilities of the Transitions Drivewear lens: www.drivewearlens.com/technical.php

[@willbrasic709]

Hi, I hope you are doing well. Quick question regarding the Xtractive. Will these lenses be good for activities at night such as going out to a bar or for a walk around the neighborhood when there is absolutely no sun present considering they do always have a very slight tint? Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@EyeSchoolwithDrD]

Yes, absolutely. They are clear when not exposed to sunlight (UV light)

[@alessandromeloni3780]

Ora xtractive Is polarized?

[@godwinc215]

The fact that you mentioned wearing the drivewear seems to bring things into HD clarity makes me wonder if they would be good in my sport glasses for playing tennis. Do you think drivewear would be suitable for a tennis player, or would it be too dark if it is a gray day? And would the polarization not be good for playing a fast game like tennis?

[@EyeSchoolwithDrD]

I've got several golfers in the lenses and they swear by them. The specific colors of the drivewear (green and more amber/brown) do very well with enhancing the colors on a golf course. I'm extrapolating here but it seems a tennis court would be similar, so I would feel good about having you try for tennis! As for polarization, that shouldn't interfere and will only help reduce glare. Let me know how it goes for you. Most independent retailers will be happy to let you try the drivewear and switch to an alternate transitions lens or simply a polarized lens if you turn out to be unhappy with the tint.

[@godwinc215]

@@EyeSchoolwithDrD Thanks for your thoughts on this!!

[@godwinc215]

@@EyeSchoolwithDrD I have now gotten to play a few times with prescription single vision drivewear lenses in my sport frames. First things first, I am impressed how the lenses seem to make colors pop and images sharper. Secondly, I am impressed how these cut down on sun glare. I have had dark gray, but I feel like sunlight is less bothersome and intrusive with drivewear lenses. I had heard some advise against polarized lenses for playing a fast sport like tennis...that polarization would interfere focusing in on a fast moving tennis ball. I don't really find that polarization poses a significant disruption at all. I feel like my eyes see better and are more comfortable with sunlight when wearing the drivewear lenses...so overall happy going with the drivewear. Thanks again for your previous input.

[@aaronjenkins223]

What about xtractive polarized?

[@crashinc06]

I have the extractive lenses not really happy with them if you have a hat on they just don't get dark enough could be super super bright outside, but they don't darken enough because there's no direct sunlight hitting them very frustrating since I do have light sensitivity

[@EyeSchoolwithDrD]

You might like the Drivewear better. Hard to beat dedicated polarized suns in the darkest tint your Optometrist will make, though. Especially when you're extremely light sensitive

[@crashinc06]

@@EyeSchoolwithDrD for sure, I wanted to try them out again to see because having two different glasses gets old at times, but I'll have to go back since I'm tired if the headaches when driving. Drive wear I've been really wanting to test but almost no one carries them around here oddly.

[@aironnoles5588]

You would think that they would darken enough for you whether you get sunlight directly from the sun or if it bounces off an object such as snow or sand ?

[@DEADEND430PRODUCTIONS]

Wear a beanie hat🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️😂😂

[@qaymyfi3621]

Hi .. can you drive with Transitions prescription glasses at NIGHT TIME???? Thanks

[@EyeSchoolwithDrD]

In the case of Transitions Drivewear, they're not the best for night driving since they're always tinted and rather darkly so. However, Transitions Gen 8 and XTRActive are both nice and clear at night and therefore safe for night driving.

[@tonyarenea9665]

Inevitable

[@bbpedia3923]

Hi, does poor quality glasses cause vision loss?

[@EyeSchoolwithDrD]

nope, just frustration!

[@HoraP79]

There's xtractive polarized Now

[@Killedbyncf]

They have xtractive polar now

[@EyeSchoolwithDrD]

Yes I did a video! Have you tried them yet?

[@tonyarenea9665]

What about in the sky by yourself too stressed out too much heat so they killed it I tried to so then maybe some good profile side visionaries to one on her left hand on her right so this person there's a third way to make an extra no not the third eye but

[@mugdays]

You don't need UV protection in a car. The windows block UV radiation already.

[@ronpeer4635]

did u just wake up 😊

[@EyeSchoolwithDrD]

Lol no. My hair was being crazy last year. 2020 man. 🤷‍♀️

[@ronpeer4635]

@@EyeSchoolwithDrD lol i’m only kidding u are still beautiful 🌹

[@carlosmuentes3671]

No entiendo, es más no hablo inglés 😂😂

[@collapsar27]

this should be shared all over, experience is the best reviewer