Raj is apparently a product of the California public school system and the federal "no child left behind" act.

Thank you for helping him with his reading comprehension. People who can't understand what they read = DOUCHEBAG!

And yes, DriveWear sells this lens as a daytime driving solution. They go out of their way to point out that this photochromic lens will always be tinted, even indoors and should therefore not be used for driving at night.

I will have a second pair of glasses for normal use. No tint, just an anti-glare coating.

 

Guilty....i'm a douchebag. I like to wear sunglasses indoors while sporting a popped collar.

I didn't go to California public schools thank you very much!

I went to Mississippi public schools (mostly)......oh wait, that's no better.

 

 

OK, I thought I'd do a follow up post for anyone interested in top quality driving glasses.

I went ahead with the DriveWear lenses. The Rayban frames cost me $180 locally and the lenses were $320 for single vision. So, for $500, I got some really nice driving glasses. Actually, they're great anywhere you'd wear normal sunglasses.

First the tint. These are photochromic. The tint changes with lighting. I've seen some reviews where people complained that they never get clear. They don't! They are not designed as a normal transitions lens but a sunglass lens.

At minimum tint, they are light enough that you can use them indoors with no problem, even in a room that's not well lit. At this time they turn a greenish yellow tint that actually helps vision in low light.

Outside in full sun, they get a lot darker and turn a dark brown color. But they never darken everything like an eclipse. Some people like really dark lenses but not me. I like the fact that I can be comfortable but still have plenty of light coming through to see well.

In the car, the lens is a brown color but the tint is somewhere between indoor and outdoor tint in full sun. Again, the lenses don't darken to the point you think the sun is setting but I always feel comfortable with the amount of light coming through. The brown lenses make colors pop and are very easy on the eyes.

Of course, these are always polarized so that probably helps the general comfort level. And I had a Crizal anti-reflective coating applied to the back side of the lenses which helps damp out any light that sneaks in behind the glasses.

Overall, I'd say these lenses live up to my expectations. Highly recommended for drivers of a sun oriented car like the S2000 if you need prescription glasses like me.

 

glad to hear you like it.

any reason why you didnt go with the progressive lens??

on a side note, the misconception of transitions is that people want clear lenses and sunglasses at the same time. transitions are NOT intended to replace sunglasses. they are just there as a slight shade for when you go outside. im always having to talk people into getting two pairs of glasses instead of doing transitions for just 1 pair. lol

sorry about that.

 

Man, I'm glad I don't need prescriptions. I pay $20 or less for sun glasses and can change styles whenever I want for those prices. I keep a pair in every vehicle.

 

OK, here's a few pictures to demonstrate what the DriveWear lenses do.


The first picture is my regular glasses, no tint, on top of a sheet of white copier paper, with a colorful guy I enlisted to help demonstrate the tint.



Next up, the Drivewear lenses in my Rayban frames. This is the lightest tint right out of the case after hours in total darkness. I left the regular glasses with clear lenses behind the Raybans for comparison. You can see the lenses here are sort of a greenish tint and you can still detect the red, orange, and yellow on my helper as well as the white paper.


Here is the other extreme after five minutes outdoors in bright sun @ 11AM, clear sky, about 45 degrees F. You can see the lenses have darkened considerably. My helper's colorful features are now pretty well obscured. And, the white paper has taken on a darker tone with a reddish brown tint.


The color and tint behind a windshield is closer to the outdoor look but not quite as dark.

The changing color and tint combined with a polarizing filter really makes for a comfortable lens in all driving conditions. I shot the photos from the front of the lens but when you are wearing them, colors are obviously not so affected from the back side of the lens. In fact, they really increase contrast without distorting colors too badly.

Oh well, I thought driving enthusiasts who require a prescription lens may be interested.

FYI, someone asked about my prescription.......
-1.0/-0.5/120 +2.00 add
-0.5/-1.0/65 +2.00 add

In the Rayban 3331 frame, single vision, polycarbonate lens, there is zero distortion that I can detect even with a moderate wrap to the frame.

 

I have progressive lenses in my regular glasses and the latest generation of advanced progressive technology works great in the car for everything but sunlight.

For the sunglasses, I was advised that the wrap in the lens may create distortions and create that seasick feeling from the changing vision zones.

I'm still torn after getting these. I like the progressive's ability to look at instruments or the road and see both clearly. On the other hand, on the road I'm mainly concerned with the road and other traffic. With no narrowed "zones" in the lens, I can scan up/down/side quickly without any distiortions for anything more than a few feet away.