Light Reactive Lenses

Light-Adaptive Lenses at Rawlings – Stylish Protection with Intelligent Vision

Imagine lenses that seamlessly adjust to light conditions, reduce glare and eye strain, and block 100% UVA and UVB rays – all while looking super stylish. At Rawlings, this is your everyday reality with next-generation light-adaptive photochromic lenses from Hoya’s Sensity range. Best of all, they come in a range of colours:

Silver Grey – subtle and sleek
Bronze Brown – warm tones and high contrast
Emerald Green – enhanced clarity and natural vision
Oceanic blue – crisp tones and real flair

Originally seen as magical in the 1960s, light-reactive lenses have evolved into a sophisticated, must-have solution for anyone seeking comfort, clarity, and continuous UV protection. With today’s ultra-responsive technology, these lenses change from clear indoors to dark-tinted outdoors in seconds, helping you see clearly and comfortably all day long – no switching between spectacles and sunglasses.

Why Choose Photochromic Lenses?

Many people experience glare sensitivity, eye fatigue, and headaches when moving between different light conditions. Photochromic lenses are the elegant solution:

Clear indoors, with no visible tint
Darken outdoors to a comfortable tint
100% UV protection at all times
Reduce glare and eye strain
Improve visual comfort and colour perception

Whether you’re walking through sun-dappled streets or driving at dawn, these lenses adapt to your environment to offer optimal clarity and protection.

Hoya Sensity – Premium Technology for Demanding Lifestyles

At Rawlings, we only recommend the quickest, most advanced photochromic lenses available. That’s why we offer Hoya Sensity lenses, renowned for their exceptional performance, comfort, and aesthetics.

Sensity Dark

Perfect for active lifestyles and frequent drivers, Sensity Dark lenses go darker than traditional photochromics and are even effective behind car windscreens. This means clearer, more comfortable vision – whether you’re on the road, slopes, or beach.

Sensity Shine

For those who want functionality with a fashionable edge, Sensity Shine offers all the benefits of Sensity Dark, plus a stylish light mirror coating that intensifies in bright light and softens indoors. Each tint is paired with a unique reflective finish for extra flair:

Silver Grey Shine – ideal for bright, sunny conditions
Bronze Brown Shine – perfect for enhanced contrast
Emerald Green Shine – great for digital users, reducing blue light exposure

Available in All Lens Types

Sensity lenses can be fitted into almost any frame and are available in:

Single vision
Bifocal
Varifocal (progressive) lenses

So whatever your prescription or lifestyle needs, you can enjoy the ultimate in adaptable vision.

Discover the Difference at Rawlings

See the world in a whole new light. Visit your local Rawlings to experience a live Sensity lens demonstration and get expert advice from our professional Dispensing Opticians.

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