Why Extra-Active Photochromics are Perfect for these 3 Jobs

The word “workplace” can mean different things to different people. A recent shift to more gig economy jobs – or the kind of short-term, contracted, “be your own boss” jobs that are ticking up gradually – means the workplace can be anywhere. Even in your car.

Extra-active, light-reactive lenses are perfect for lots of different jobs in today’s economy. If any of your patients work in one of the following fields, you’ll want to educate them about how these lenses could change the way they approach their personal eye care. 

​1. Uber® and Lyft® drivers 
Some estimates say that there are more than 700,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in the U.S. If a patient of yours makes a living behind the wheel of their own vehicle, an extra-active photochromic is a fantastic option.

Extra-actives, like SunSync Drive XT lenses work in response to visible light, and UV rays. Standard photochromics only respond to UV light. Since most windshields already block the harmful UV rays, regular photochromics don’t stay dark behind the wheel. But SunSync Drive XT lenses are extra-active, meaning they respond to visible light and UV light.

2. Couriers
​This job involves going in and out of doors all day long: get out of the car, go in the building, leave the building, get back in the car. Repeat 20 times. You start to see how frustrating it would be to switch between glasses and sunglasses so many times throughout the day.

What an opportunity to offer an extra-active, light-reactive lens! Not only is it clear and dark exactly when they need it, but it also offers the additional benefits of a photochromic, like UV protection and blue light filtration.

1 in 3 American adults experience symptoms of UV exposure.* These can be short-term effects, like bloodshot, swollen eyes, or a hyper-sensitivity to light. But UV exposure can also lead to more serious long-term effects like cancer. SunSync Drive XT lenses protect eyes from UV light, no matter the environment.

3. Realtors
Realtors will tell you that they have the potential to spend an entire day in a car. Meeting clients and showing houses all over town can mean a lot of getting in and out of the car all day long. A pair of photochromic lenses that works behind the wheel would be perfect for a realtor who is facing down a full day of appointments.  

And not only do SunSync Drive XT lenses give you and your patients a choice in an extra-active photochromic, they actually offer a better option. These extra-active photochromic lenses are darker, clearer, and faster than the category leader, so your patients are sure to get the best performance.  

To identify even more occupations where an extra-active photochromic would be a great fit, read "The Optician's Ultimate Guide to Extra-Active Photochromics."