Transitions Optical

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Transitions Optical, Inc.
Company type
Subsidiary
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Headquarters
Pinellas Park, Florida
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United States
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Chrystel Barranger (President of Photochromics)
ProductsPhotochromic lenses
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ParentEssilor
Websitewww.transitions.com

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Transitions Optical is a U.S.-based company known for manufacturing photochromic lenses, which darken on exposure to specific types of light. The company was founded in 1990.[1]

In 1991, Transitions Optical became the first company to commercialize and manufacture plastic photochromic lenses.[2] From inception the company has been a joint venture between PPG Industries (51%) and Essilor (49%).[3][4] In April 2014, Essilor acquired the entire stake of PPG in Transitions.[5]

From 2009 to 2012, Transitions Optical was the title sponsor of the Transitions Championship, a PGA Tour event held at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Florida.[6][7] The firm was the Official Eyewear of the PGA Tour, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour.[8] It also sponsors pro cycling Team Garmin-Cervelo.[9]

In April 2014, Essilor acquired the remaining stake from PPG, making Transitions Optical a wholly owned subsidiary of Essilor.[10]

Products

  • Transitions Signature GEN 8 - Latest generation aimed to improve fade-back speed (faster return to clarity indoors), darker outdoor performance, enhancements in colour and clarity. GEN 8 is still selling in multiple retailers but since was replaced to GEN S in 2024.
  • Transitions GEN S- designed for more rapid darkening (within ~25 seconds in some cases), fast fade back, expanded colour palette. Fully clear indoors.[11]
  • Transitions XTRActive (New Generation)- For those who need darker tints outdoors, including in very bright light or hot temperatures. Some versions even activate behind car windshields. Indoors, typically a slight tint to cut glare.[12]
  • Transitions XTRActive Polarized- Transitions XTRActive Polarized lenses combine photochromic (light-responsive) technology with polarization. They are designed for people who need extra glare control when outdoors, while maintaining clarity indoors.[13]
  • Transitions Drivewear- Drivewear lenses are photochromic and polarized lenses specially designed for driving and outdoor conditions that frequently change (sunlight, glare, weather). They also shift among different colors depending on light and environment to improve contrast.[14]

In recent years, Transitions lenses have become more widely available for purchase online, through eyeglass retailers and optical brands like Ray-Ban.com, GlassesUSA.com,[15] Warby Parker and more.[16]

References

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  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Transitions Lenses | Light Intelligent Photochromic Lenses". www.transitions.com. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Business Magazine | BABM | Featurestory l Transitions Optical Changing Their Outlook by David Liller". BABM.com. Retrieved 2015-03-17.
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."History of Our Eye Care Innovation | Transitions Optical". En-us.transitions.com. Retrieved 2015-03-17.
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Gannon, Joyce (15 January 2013). "PPG, Essilor may make transition – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Essilor finalizes the acquisition of Transitions Optical". Reuters.com. 2014-04-01. Archived from the original on 2014-08-08. Retrieved 2015-03-17.
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Transitions Optical Sees Gold in Tournament Sponsorship", Tampa Bay Business Journal, March 9, 2009
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."No More Doom and Gloom for Innisbrook", Tampa Tribune, March 14, 2009
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Transitions Optical Partners with PGA TOUR", Tampa Bay Business Journal, August 20, 2008
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  10. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Essilor", Wikipedia, 2025-08-17, retrieved 2025-09-16
  11. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Transitions GEN S: Dynamic Lenses for Everyday Wear". www.transitions.com. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  12. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Transitions XTRActive Lenses | Our Best Lens for Light Sensitivity". www.transitions.com. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  13. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Transitions XTRActive Polarized Lenses | Polarized Photochromic Lenses". www.transitions.com. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  14. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Transitions Drivewear Lenses | Best Lenses for Driving". www.transitions.com. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  15. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Transition lenses". GlassesUSA.com. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  16. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Buy glasses with Transitions Lenses Online". www.transitions.com. Retrieved 2025-09-16.

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