Do Photochromic Lenses Work in the Car
If you've ever wondered, do photochromic lenses work in the car?, the short answer is that most standard versions don't. It's a common and understandable frustration, but the problem isn't your glasses—it's your car's windshield. Why Your Windshield Acts Like a Blocker Have you noticed your high-tech adaptive lenses stay stubbornly clear behind the wheel?…
Dr. Teresita Bollar, OD
Photochromic Contact Lenses: What They Do and Do Not
Contact lenses that darken in sunlight exist and they work — just not the way most people assume. They reduce glare rather than eliminating it, they do not replace sunglasses, and inside a car they barely activate at all. How they work The material carries photochromic molecules that change shape when they absorb ultraviolet light….