Photochromic lenses darken in ultraviolet light and clear indoors. Transitions is the best-known brand; most lens makers now offer their own in-mass or coated photochromic technology.
Photochromic Lenses from China — varieties
Each button first explains the product, then lists China makers with specialities and contact routes.
Photochromic Lenses (Darken in sunlight)Transitions photochromic lensesGrey photochromic lensesBrown photochromic lensesPhotochromic polarised lensesPhotochromic lenses for drivingIn-mass photochromic lensesCoated (spin) photochromic lensesPhotochromic sports lenses
Trade routes for photochromic lenses in China
ManufacturersExporters and wholesalersWholesalers and distributorsCertified suppliers (ISO 9001, CE, FDA, ISO 12870)Price and lead time
Named photochromic lenses producers in China
| Company | City | Speciality | Live search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Conant Optical Co Ltd | Shanghai / Jiangsu | Hong Kong listed resin lens maker; stock and Rx lens blanks | AboutExplore |
| Jiangsu Wanxin Optical Group | Danyang | One of the largest resin lens producers in the world | AboutExplore |
| Jiangsu Hongchen Optical Co Ltd | Danyang | Resin lens blanks and finished lenses | AboutExplore |
| Mingyue Optical | Danyang / Shanghai | STAR-listed lens maker; 1.56, 1.60, 1.67 and 1.71 lenses | AboutExplore |
| Essilor Danyang (EssilorLuxottica) | Danyang | Lens manufacturing joint venture | AboutExplore |
| Carl Zeiss Vision China | Guangzhou | Lens manufacturing and coating plant | AboutExplore |
| Hoya Lens Guangzhou | Guangzhou | Lens manufacturing plant | AboutExplore |