Photochromic Lenses
Photochromic (light-adaptive) lenses darken under UV exposure and return to clear indoors. Until now, that behavior has been hard to communicate online. With Auglio, shoppers can actually see the tint transition on their own face during try-on, which clarifies expectations and supports better buying decisions.
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Why add photochromic lenses to your VTO?
01 Make the invisible visible
Customers can actually watch lenses adapt from clear to tinted, eliminating uncertainty and giving them confidence in what they're buying.
02 Sell more premium lenses
When shoppers see the real-life benefit in try-on, they're more likely to choose photochromic upgrades, raising average order value.
03 Set expectations, cut complaints
By showing lens behavior before purchase, you prevent “this isn't what I expected” issues. That means fewer returns and happier, more loyal customers.
Implementation & compatibility
Adding the photochromic lenses add-on to Auglio Eyewear Try-On is quick and simple. You provide lens profiles showing the clear-to-tinted transition, and our team configures them to match your products. Fixed tints or colored lenses can also be added to the same selector.
The feature works on desktop and mobile browsers with no apps needed. Place it on product pages or add a “Try-On” button to collections to boost engagement. Since it uses the same setup as standard try-on, activation requires minimal effort and instantly creates a richer, more interactive shopping experience.
What you'll need to get started:
- Frame models (same as your standard VTO setup)
- Lens profiles for the photochromic transition (and optional fixed tints)
- A preferred placement: product page, collection page, or both
Suitable for
Eyewear
Photochromic lenses can be added as a feature to your eyewear Virtual Try-On. Let shoppers see the transition from clear to tinted in real time, directly on their own face.
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Eyewear Try-On
Eyewear Try-On allows customers to preview products using their camera and augmented reality before making a purchase on any kind of e-commerce platform. It is an easy-to-integrate and user-friendly plugin that aids online shoppers in making confident buying decisions.
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Auto PD Measurement
The Auto PD measurement tool ensures accurate eyewear fitting with its advanced technology, streamlining online purchases and reducing returns by enabling easy at-home measurements.
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Social Shopping
It allows customers to invite friends to join their try-on sessions, turning shopping into a shared experience. This feature not only enhances customer engagement but also has the potential to attract additional buyers through referrals.
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Assisted Shopping
The Assisted Shopping Add-On mimics the in-store experience by connecting customers with an employee who assists with selections, suggests products to try, and recommends the best size, color, or shape.
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Frequently Asked Questions
They are light-adaptive lenses that darken under UV exposure and return to clear indoors ideal for all-day wear without swapping to sunglasses.
Yes. Shoppers can try frames and watch the tint behavior using their phone camera — no app required.
Absolutely. Alongside photochromic, Auglio supports fixed, non-adaptive colored lenses within the same selector.
While outcomes vary by brand and UX placement, Zoff reported a 4× higher conversion rate among customers who used try-on versus those who didn't.
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