# Tint-Switching Eyeglasses The Georgia Tech Glasses Can Manually Be Switched to 'Sunglass Mode' By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-01-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/georgia-tech-glasses References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/electrochromic-glasses/35842/) & [acs.org](http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/presspacs/2015/acs-presspac-january-28-2015/eyeglasses-that-turn-into-sunglasses-at-your-command.html) The [Georgia Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magtrack) glasses, currently under development, are clear eyeglasses that can manually take on a sunglass-style tint when the user wants them to. The lenses are fitted with [electrochromic polymers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-snow-goggle) which respond to electrical current instead of ultraviolet light as is the case with traditional transitional lenses. The prototype glasses have a brown tint that can block up to 70% of incoming light in a matter of seconds. As someone who briefly owned traditional transitional lenses, I think this is a great idea. Normal transitional lenses can take too long to transition and this can be a problem if you walk from the sunny outdoors into a dimly lit place and find yourself unable to see anything. The Georgia Tech glasses will certainly help get rid of that problem. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electrochromic Eyeglasses:** Creating eyeglasses with electrochromic polymers that respond to electrical current instead of ultraviolet light, allowing users to manually switch between clear and tinted lenses. - **Rapid Transition Eyewear:** Developing eyeglasses that can switch from clear to a tinted sunglass-style in a matter of seconds, eliminating the need for users to wait for the lenses to transition. - **Enhanced Light Blocking Technology:** Incorporating browns tints in eyeglasses that can block up to 70% of incoming light, providing better protection against bright environments. ### Where This Applies - **Eyewear:** The eyewear industry can explore new materials and technologies, such as electrochromic polymers, to create innovative and customizable eyeglasses. - **Optical Technology:** Developing and advancing optical technologies to create rapid transition lens systems for eyeglasses, improving user experience and convenience. - **Outdoor Gear:** The outdoor gear industry can leverage enhanced light blocking technologies to create sunglasses and other protective eyewear for individuals in bright environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adjustable Tinted Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-rx.md) - [Transforming Liquid-Lens Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/32-degrees-north.md) - [Connected Adjustable Tint Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chamelo-music-shield.md) - [Adaptive Reading Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/32n-sunglasses-by-deep-optics.md) - [Reactive Solar Motorcycle Visors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-crystal-technology.md) - [See-Through Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-transparent-meta-wayfarer.md) - [Adaptive Autofocus Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ixi-eyewear.md) - [Adaptive Electrochromic Lens Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-snow-goggle.md) - [Adaptive Eyewear Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-lens.md)