Why Choose Heritage Photochromic Lenses?
Heritage Optical Lab manufactures made-to-order photochromic lenses for optical retailers, laboratories, distributors and eyewear brands.
Adaptive Light Response
Photochromic lenses remain clearer indoors and darken under suitable activation conditions; darkness and fade behavior vary by product and environment.
Program Flexibility
Choose from supported gray, brown and other product-specific colors across compatible materials, designs and coatings.
Order Data Reviewed
Submit complete RX, material, design, activated color, coating, diameter, frame data and finishing. Availability and manufacturability are confirmed before production.
Practical B2B Supply
Start from free samples, then discuss repeat ordering, packaging and special engraving marks.
Who We Support
Photochromic Lenses Options for Different Customer Needs
Select the appropriate photochromic lenses design, material, treatment and finishing from the prescription, frame, intended use and destination-market requirements.
Custom distance or near prescriptions with clear indoor appearance and deep-gray outdoor activation, subject to product and exposure conditions.
Distance-and-near correction in supported segment styles with photochromic performance reviewed alongside ADD and fitting data.
Freeform progressive correction combined with a compatible photochromic material and complete RX and fitting data.
Supported higher-index options for suitable prescriptions where lens profile and adaptive outdoor performance are both priorities.
A supported lifestyle design for changing near, intermediate and outdoor tasks, reviewed against the complete order specification.
Compatible photochromic and blue-filter combination for optical businesses. Color, residual reflection and availability vary by lens system.
Clear-to-Deep-Gray Activation
The image compares clear, intermediate and strongly activated deep-gray states under controlled laboratory conditions.
Actual outdoor darkness and response depend on the specific product, UV intensity, temperature, lens age and environment.
Fade-Back Toward Clear Indoors
After activation, the lens returns toward its clear state indoors. Fade-back speed varies with formulation, temperature, prior exposure and test method.
Ask for the applicable product specification rather than relying on one universal response time.
Real Factory Production and RX Inspection
Custom photochromic lenses are surfaced, coated and inspected with laboratory production and measurement equipment. The finished lens is checked against the submitted prescription and supported design data before release.
External marks shown on uncut lenses are removable fitting and inspection references, not permanent lens engravings.
Photochromic Lenses Wholesale Information
Commercial information for testing a Photochromic Lenses program and developing repeat supply.
One-Pair MOQ
Start from one pair for confirmed RX orders.
Sample Review
Sample options are available to qualified optical businesses after the required program is reviewed.
Typical Production Time
Standard confirmed orders are typically produced within 48 hours. Complex work requires separate confirmation.
Worldwide Shipping
Shipping options are reviewed according to destination, volume and delivery requirements.
OEM & Private Label
Supported packaging, lens envelopes and labels are confirmed against artwork, language and quantity requirements.
Repeat-Order Support
Confirmed specifications and the supported RXoffice workflow help simplify subsequent production orders.
Photochromic Lens Selection and Ordering Guide
Compare the available photochromic lenses options, technical inputs and ordering requirements before submitting a manufacturing request.
- Material & Index Options
- Activation & Selection Facts
- Ordering Workflow
| Material / index | Typical characteristic | Ordering relevance |
|---|---|---|
| 1.56 | Versatile photochromic option | General prescriptions and value-oriented programs |
| 1.60 / 1.61 | Balanced thinner option | Medium prescriptions and many modern frames |
| 1.67 | Higher-index photochromic option | Suitable higher prescriptions after technical review |
| 1.74 | Highest supported index where available | Availability depends on RX, diameter, design and product system |
| Activated color | Deep neutral gray shown on this page | Actual darkness depends on product, UV exposure, temperature, age and environment |
Activation depends on real conditions
Photochromic darkness and response vary with the exact formulation, ultraviolet exposure, temperature, lens age and surrounding conditions. The deep gray shown represents a strongly activated outdoor state, not a universal fixed transmission.
Vehicle performance requires confirmation
Many photochromic products rely mainly on UV, while vehicle windshields block much of it. In-car activation may be limited unless the selected product is specifically designed for that environment.
Select the complete lens system
Prescription, design, index, frame, coating, activated color, fade-back priorities and destination-market requirements should be reviewed together.
- Submit the complete RX: right and left SPH, CYL, AXIS, ADD and prism/base when prescribed.
- Select the material and design: CR39, 1.56, 1.60/1.61, 1.67 or 1.74 with single vision, bifocal, progressive or another supported design.
- Provide fitting data: monocular PD, fitting height and position-of-wear data required by the design.
- Provide frame data: A, B, DBL, effective diameter, mounting type and preferably a frame trace.
- Specify the lens system: photochromic formulation, activated color, compatible Bluecut or AR option, finishing, quantity and market.
The page shows a strongly activated deep neutral-gray state. Actual darkness varies with the exact product, UV exposure, temperature, lens age and environment, so it is not a universal fixed transmission.
Response time depends on formulation, UV level, temperature, prior exposure, lens age and the measurement method. Request the specification for the selected product and test conditions.
Yes, compatible single vision, bifocal, Freeform progressive and selected lifestyle designs are available after complete RX and fitting-data review.
Many products rely mainly on UV, while windshields block much of it, so activation can be limited. Confirm whether the exact product is designed for in-car activation.
Supported systems may include 1.56, 1.60/1.61, 1.67 and 1.74. Availability depends on RX, diameter, design, coating, color and quantity.
Compatible Bluecut, hard-coat and anti-reflective combinations can be reviewed. Residual reflection, indoor color and activated appearance depend on the complete lens system.
Custom Photochromic Prescription Lenses for Optical Businesses
Heritage Optical Lab supplies custom photochromic lenses for laboratories, retailers, distributors and private-label partners. Supported systems may include 1.56, 1.60/1.61, 1.67 and 1.74 with compatible single vision, bifocal and Freeform progressive designs.
Clear indoors and adaptive outdoors
Photochromic lenses change transmission in response to activation conditions. Darkness and response are affected by product formulation, UV exposure, temperature and lens age; exact performance is confirmed for the selected system.
Deep neutral-gray activated appearance
The images show a strongly activated deep neutral-gray state while preserving visible detail through the lens. They illustrate the intended color direction and are not a fixed transmission guarantee for every environment.
Freeform calculation and real factory inspection
Supported designs are calculated from the submitted RX and fitting data, processed in the laboratory and checked against the order before release. External markings shown on uncut lenses are removable fitting and inspection references.
OEM, wholesale and laboratory supply
For samples, availability and quotation, send the prescription range, design, diameter, fitting and frame data, coating, finishing method, expected quantity, packaging requirements and destination market.