Wholesale lens category

Wholesale Photochromic Lenses

Light-adaptive lens programs specified around clear-state appearance, activated color, activation and fade behavior, prescription design, and repeatable test conditions.

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Supply routeStandard programs

Buyer responseWithin 1 business day

Category guide

Light-adaptive performance changes with the environment.

Photochromic lenses darken when activated by selected ultraviolet or light conditions and return toward a clearer state when the stimulus is removed. Color depth and response can vary with temperature, UV intensity, material, lens thickness, coating, age, and the test method used.

Wholesale comparison should therefore use agreed activation and fade conditions rather than visual claims alone. Define the index, design, power matrix, photochromic color, clear-state target, activated-state transmission, coating, diameter, and representative samples before bulk ordering.

Available programs

Compare photochromic lenses.

Open a product page for detailed parameters, sample checks, customization options, and procurement FAQs.

Clear grey and brown 1.56 photochromic flat-top bifocal HMC lens states on display stands

BIF-156PC

1.56 Photochromic Bifocal Lenses

A 1.56 resin bifocal lens program combining distinct distance and near zones with grey or brown photochromic response and HMC anti-reflective coating for indoor-to-outdoor everyday eyewear.

1.56 optical resinVisible-segment bifocal designPhotochromic grey or brown

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Buying factors

Define the variables before sampling.

A focused specification makes supplier comparison, sample approval, and repeat purchasing more reliable.

Clear stateApprove residual color and pair consistency after the lenses have fully returned under agreed conditions.

Activated stateDefine color and transmission after a stated UV exposure time, temperature, and light source.

Response behaviorCompare activation and fade using the same conditioning and measurement method.

Design and coatingReview index, prescription design, segment geometry where applicable, and coating compatibility together.

Procurement reference

What to include in your inquiry.

Final availability, tolerances, testing, packing, and commercial terms are confirmed against the approved product specification.

Common colorsGrey and brown; selected colors by inquiry

Lens designsSingle vision, bifocal, and additional designs according to the available program

Comparison conditionsDefined temperature, UV source, exposure time, recovery time, and measurement method

Key measurementsClear-state transmission, activated transmission, activation, fade, and pair consistency

Coating optionsHMC and additional top-coat requirements by approved construction

Order controlRepresentative powers, photochromic color, optics, coating, and packaging approved as one sample set

Buyer applications

Programs built for professional optical supply.

Everyday indoor-outdoor eyewearPrescription sun-adaptive programsPhotochromic reading lensesBifocal photochromic rangesOptical distributor assortmentsPrivate-label adaptive lens packages

Category FAQ

Questions buyers ask before requesting samples.

Why do photochromic lenses look different in different tests?

Temperature, UV intensity, exposure time, material, thickness, and previous conditioning can all affect the observed result. Compare samples under the same documented conditions.

Will photochromic lenses darken inside a car?

Performance behind a windscreen depends on the photochromic technology and how much activating UV or light reaches the lens. Vehicle-use expectations should be specified separately.

Can clear-state residual color be controlled?

It can be evaluated and approved against samples, but the target and tolerance must be defined with the selected material, color, power, and coating.

Are grey and brown identical apart from color?

No. Transmission curve, activated depth, perceived contrast, clear-state appearance, and response behavior may differ, so each color should be sampled.

Which samples are useful before ordering?

Use representative powers and both selected colors where relevant, then compare clear state, activated state, fade, optics, coating cosmetics, and pair consistency.

Request a focused quotation

Send the specification, quantity, and destination market.

We will review the product route, representative samples, packaging requirements, and information needed for a repeatable order.

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