FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SUNSYNC DRIVE XT
The following FAQ refers specifically to SunSync Drive XT. View the SunSync FAQ, SunSync Elite FAQ, or SunSync Elite XT FAQ for additional details on each product.
What is SunSync Drive XT? |
SunSync Drive XT is a conventional extra reactive, light-reactive lens that gets darker outdoors and stays dark in the car.
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What is the difference between SunSync Drive XT and Original SunSync?
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SunSync Drive XT retains all the benefits of SunSync Light-Reactive Lenses while introducing in-car activation and a darker outdoor color.
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What are the benefits of SunSync Drive XT? |
SunSync Drive XT provides wearers the following benefits:
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How does SunSync Drive XT Compare to Transitions® XTRActive®? |
In lab testing, SunSync Drive XT outperformed Transitions XTRActive in the following three categories.*
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How does SunSync Drive XT work? |
SunSync Drive XT activates in response to both UV and visible light unlike standard photochromic lenses which activate in response to UV light only.
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Why does SunSync Drive XT work in the car?
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Standard photochromic lenses that only activate in response to UV light do not typically darken or stay dark in a car because most car windshields block UV light from entering the car.
SunSync Drive XT lenses activate in response to both UV and natural visible light. Therefore, the visible light coming through the windshield and side windows allows the lenses to retain color in the car. |
Will SunSync Drive XT activate indoors in response to interior lighting? |
SunSync Drive XT will not activate in response to interior lighting.
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What materials are available with SunSync Drive XT? |
SunSync Drive XT is available in 1.50 plastic, polycarbonate, Trivex, and 1.67 high-index.
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What lens designs are available with SunSync Drive XT? |
SunSync Drive XT is available on the following lens designs:
SunSync Drive XT is also available on Shamir lens designs. |
What colors are available with SunSync Drive XT? |
SunSync Drive XT is available in gray and brown.
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What does SunSync Drive XT look like? |
SunSync Drive XT is near-clear indoors and extra dark outdoors. In its activated state in the car, SunSync Drive XT is less dark than its fully activated outdoor color.
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Is SunSync Drive XT compatible with other lens enhancements? |
Yes. In fact, adding a premium anti-reflective coating like TechShield® Elite will enhance the performance of SunSync Drive XT. However, we do not recommend adding a blue-light-reducing AR coating like TechShield Blue because it intentionally reduces the amount of blue (visible) light reaching the lens, which can negatively impact lens performance.
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How much blue light does SunSync Drive XT filter? |
As a standard practice we do not promote a single fixed percentage of blue light reduction for any of our products. This is because we do not feel this is the most scientifically appropriate or accurate way to describe what the lenses are actually doing in terms of blue light reduction.
Instead, we publish spectral transmittance graphs for our products, which show the percentage of reduction at all wavelengths, not just certain points. The graphs show these curves for SunSync Drive XT in both the clear and dark states. View SunSync Drive XT spectral transmittance graphs here. |
How can SunSync Drive XT be ordered? |
SunSync Drive XT can be ordered from VSPOne® Technology Centers and through Authorized Distributor Labs.
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How will SunSync Drive XT appear when ordering through Eyefinity®? |
SunSync Drive XT appears with Unity, Ethos, and Shamir lens designs in the Lens drop-down menu when ordering on eyefinity.com. Some examples:
UNITY Via Elite Polycarbonate sunsync Drive XT Gray UNITY SVx Polycarbonate sunsync Drive XT Brown Ethos Plus 14 -- sunsync Drive XT Gray Shamir Autograph II Fixed 13mm – sunsync Drive XT Gray Review the SunSync Ordering Guide for complete instructions. |
Are SunSync Drive XT orders eligible for Unity Savings? |
Yes. Practices at the Platinum tier of the VSP® Premier Program will receive Unity Savings on each qualifying order of SunSync Drive XT on Unity Lenses. Please review the Unity Savings flyer for more details.
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Are SunSync Drive XT orders eligible for VSPOne Rewards? |
Yes, each qualifying order of SunSync Drive XT placed through a VSPOne Technology Center can earn VSPOne Rewards points. Please visit vsponerewards.com for more details.
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Do SunSync Drive XT orders count towards a practice’s VSP® Premier Program target?
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Yes. Each SunSync Drive XT order will count towards a practice’s Optics purchases target in the VSP Premier Program. Combining SunSync Drive XT with Unity Lenses and TechShield® Anti-Reflective Coatings will help you reach your Optics targets even faster.
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How much does SunSyncDrive XT cost? |
Price for patients wishing to pay out of pocket will be determined by the Eye Care Provider. Please refer to the VSPOne National Price List for SunSync Drive XT private-pay pricing.
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Is SunSync Drive XT backed by a guarantee? |
Yes, all products in the SunSync Light-Reactive Lenses portfolio are backed by a one-year, 100% satisfaction guarantee for VSP Members. If not completely satisfied, VSP will refund the cost of the SunSync Drive XT lenses and replace them with clear prescription lenses, free of charge. Learn more about the SunSync Guarantee.
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* In lab testing, SunSync Drive XT and market-leading extra-active photochromic lens were analyzed in spectral measurements of visible light transmittance from 525nm to 625nm in dark/activated state, visible light transmittance from 450nm to 700nm in clear/inactivated state, and speed of change between dark and clear states at 73° F/23° C.
©2020 VSP Optical Group. All rights reserved.
VSP is a registered trademark of Vision Service Plan. VSPOne is a registered trademark of VSP Labs, Inc. Unity, SunSync, and TechShield are registered trademarks of Plexus Optix, Inc. Eyefinity is a registered trademark of Eyefinity, Inc. Transitions is a registered trademark of Transitions Optical, Inc.
Transitions is a registered trademark of Transitions Optical, Inc.
©2020 VSP Optical Group. All rights reserved.
VSP is a registered trademark of Vision Service Plan. VSPOne is a registered trademark of VSP Labs, Inc. Unity, SunSync, and TechShield are registered trademarks of Plexus Optix, Inc. Eyefinity is a registered trademark of Eyefinity, Inc. Transitions is a registered trademark of Transitions Optical, Inc.
Transitions is a registered trademark of Transitions Optical, Inc.
