[VillagesFlorida]

As a retired optician I sold many pairs of transition lenses over the years. Since I left the business 13 years ago I have to assume that the quality of the lenses has improved dramatically. Personally, I have never worn them since I never liked that fact that they didn't get completely clear inside. Photos taken of people wearing transitions inside were never flattering. This thread isn't really talking about which type of lens is the best for sunglasses, but do yourself a huge favor and buy a pair of polarized lenses the next time you want a really nice pair of sunglasses. I wear progressive lenses so this can be a bit expensive if you buy in an optical shop vs. Wal-mart, etc. My husband recently bought a pair of progressive, polarized sunglasses from Costco and they were one-half the cost at our local optometrist's office. Polarized lenses cut out a huge percentage of glare so you can imagine how comfortable they are to wear. They are fabulous if you are a boater and they are the best driving lenses you can own. Yes, we wear them playing golf, too! I would rather deal with two pairs of glasses in order to enjoy the huge benefits of polarized lenses. A good, caring optician can show you the benefits of polarized lenses. I also wear an anti-reflective coating on my clear lenses and they CAN scratch easily if one isn't careful cleaning them, etc. My husband found the coating to be too much work but, again, I wouldn't be without it. My aging eyes appreciate anything I can do to cut the glare in the intense Florida sun!