Photochromic lenses contain special molecules which change shape and give the appearance of the lens darkening when subjected to UV light. When the UV source is removed the lenses return to their clearer un-reacted state. The advantage of these lenses is that for outdoor use a seperate pair of sunglasses would be unnecessary; however, whilst technology is constantly improving, they do not change instantly. As they also do not work well behind windscreens, they are not the best choice of sunglass for driving.

ColorMatic X: The new generation of self-tinting lenses with exceptional performance: speed, protection and colour.

• Attractive ‘true’ colours, due to single coloured molecules.
• A deeper colour at higher temperatures, achieving a perfect balance between the degree of darkening, fast fading and absolute clarity indoors.
• Longer photochromic life, due to improved dyes.
• Visibly faster lightening than with competing products and fast darkening
• Optimum glare protection through intelligent adaptation to all light conditions
• Anti-ageing effect: Perfect UV 400 protection with 100% UVA and UVB protection
• Natural vision due to true-to-nature colour reproduction
• Beautiful colours in a unique selection through new colourings

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Colormatic IQ Sun 2

The smart sunglass lenses from RODENSTOCK Lenses ColorMatic IQ® 2 Sun adapt not only in record time according to the lighting conditions at. They also act permanently contrast-enhancing and therefore  particularly suitable for outdoor activities.
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ColorMatic IQ® Sun 2 is available in six shades. With a base tint of 40% to 50%, these intelligent sunlenses adapt at the speed of lightning to all light conditions and darken continuously up to 90%.

• Contrast Orange (40-85%): light whitening effect, is stimulating and encouraging
• Contrast Green (50-85%): harmonious tint, has a soothing, relaxing and soothing
• Contrast Brown (55-90%) is stimulating and motivating

• Fashion Brown (55-90%) is stimulating and motivating
• Fashion Green (55-90%): very natural, slightly contrast-enhancing color reproduction; has a soothing, relaxing and soothing
• Fashion Grey (55-90%): uniform color reproduction in all lighting conditions affect neutral and balancing

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Drivewear

In the past, clear eyewear was enough. In bright light conditions, polarized sunwear was enough. This is no longer true. Today our lives are strongly influenced by the automobile, which has changed the way we experience the outdoors. We need a third category of lenses in our modern, automobile-centered world. Drivewear lenses are capable of sensing and reacting to varying light conditions both outside and behind the windshield of the car. From bright sunlight accompanied by intense, blinding glare, to overcast inclement conditions, Drivewear lenses provide the wearer with the appropriate visual solution. Drivewear lenses provide glare protection through polarization and enhance and protect vision through photochromics which respond to both visible and UV light. By combining the strengths of two of the most important technologies in eyewear today we have developed the lens of tomorrow.

Drivewear lenses feature a high efficiency polarizer never before found in such a high contrast, light colour. This colour was chosen and designed to maximize useful light reaching the eye in low light/ overcast conditions. This polarized film is active in every lighting condition to block blinding glare and improve visual acuity.

Exposed to visible light, the lens changes to a copper colour, which many drivers find is the most comfortable colour for driving. This is not surprising, as this Drivewear colour was designed to both remove excess light and provide good traffic signal recognition.

Outdoors, Drivewear is activated by UV and visible light and deepens to a dark reddish-brown colour. This colour was designed for maximum filtration of excess light and to provide maximum protection from bright light and blinding glare. The brown colour of the lens provides excellent colour recognition with a special emphasis on highlighting greens.

Learn more about Drivewear lenses