FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SUNSYNC ELITE
The following FAQ refers specifically to SunSync Elite. View the SunSync FAQ, SunSync Drive XT FAQ, or SunSync Elite XT FAQ for additional details on each product.
What is SunSync Elite? |
SunSync Elite is an ultra-fast, light-reactive lens that changes from dark to clear in seconds.[1] In 2021, SunSync Elite has been reimagined to offer wearers better functional performance and cosmetic appearance. These enhancements include:
In addition to its groundbreaking fade-back speed and recent improvements, SunSync Elite also offers:
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What is the difference between SunSync Elite and original SunSync? |
SunSync Elite has significantly faster fade-back and activation speeds along with enhanced photochromic performance over the life of the lens.
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What is the difference between SunSync Elite and SunSync Elite XT? |
SunSync Elite offers faster fade-back and a clearer indoor appearance than SunSync Elite XT. SunSync Elite XT gets darker in the activated state and retains color in the car.
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How does SunSync Elite compare to Transitions® Signature® GEN 8™ Lenses? |
SunSync Elite has significantly faster fade-back speed than Transitions® Signature® GEN 8™
[6] and darkens (activates) faster than Transitions® Signature® GEN 8™ [7]. |
What is the difference between SunSync Elite and SunSync Drive XT? |
SunSync Elite offers faster fade-back and activation speeds than SunSync Drive XT. SunSync Drive XT will get darker in activated state and retain a tint behind the windshield.
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What materials are available with SunSync Elite? |
SunSync Elite is available in 1.50 plastic, polycarbonate, Trivex,1.67 high-index.
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What lens designs are available with SunSync Elite? |
SunSync Elite is available on the following lens designs:
SunSync Elite is also available on Shamir lens designs. |
What colors are available with SunSync Elite? |
SunSync Elite is available in gray and brown.
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What does SunSync Elite look like? |
SunSync Elite is now even clearer indoors and darker outdoors with a new, truer gray color.
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How fast do SunSync Elite lenses activate (get dark) and deactivate (fade back to clear)? |
Due to the high number of environmental factors that impact performance of light-reactive lenses, it is difficult to accurately provide exact activation and deactivation times. SunSync Elite returns to clear indoors in less than a minute at 73.4 degrees F.
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Can anti-reflective coatings be applied to SunSync Elite? |
Yes. In fact, adding a premium anti-reflective coating like TechShield® Elite will enhance the performance of SunSync Elite.
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How much blue light does SunSync Elite 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 – this shows the percentage of reduction at all wavelengths, not just certain points. The graphs show these curves for SunSync Elite in both the clear and dark states. View SunSync Elite spectral transmittance graphs here. |
How can SunSync Elite be ordered? |
SunSync Elite can be ordered on Eyefinity® or your preferred practice management system. SunSync Elite is exclusively available through VSPOne® Technology Centers and Authorized Distributor Labs.
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How will SunSync Elite appear when ordering through Eyefinity? |
SunSync Elite appears with Standard Single Vision, and Unity, Ethos, and Shamir lens designs in the Lens drop-down menu when ordering on eyefinity.com.
Examples: UNITY Via Elite Polycarbonate SunSync Elite Gray UNITY SVx Polycarbonate SunSync Elite Brown SunSync Elite Gray FSV Polycarbonate w/TechShield Elite Ethos Plus 14 – sunsync Elite Gray Shamir Autograph II Fixed 13mm – sunsync Elite Gray Review the SunSync Ordering Guide for complete instructions. |
Are SunSync Elite orders eligible for Unity® Savings? |
Yes. For Platinum-tier practices in the VSP Global® Premier Program,
each order of SunSync Elite on Unity or Ethos lenses will receive Unity Savings. Please visit unitylenses.com for more details. |
Are SunSync Elite orders eligible for VSPOne Rewards? |
Yes. Each qualifying order of SunSync Elite placed through a VSPOne Technology Center can earn VSPOne Rewards points. Please visit vsponerewards.com for more details.
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Do SunSync Elite orders count towards a practice’s VSP® Premier Program target? |
Yes. Each SunSync Elite order will count towards a practice’s Optics purchases target in the Premier Program. Combining SunSync Elite with Unity Lenses and TechShield Anti-Reflective Coatings will help you reach your Optics targets even faster.
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How much does SunSync Elite 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 Elite private-pay pricing.
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Does SunSync Elite come with 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 Elite lenses and replace them with clear prescription lenses, free of charge. Learn more about the SunSync Guarantee.
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1. t½F of SunSync Elite in polycarbonate is 51 seconds at 73.4°. 2. In independent testing, current SunSync Elite achieved 91.8 %T when inactivated compared to 86.0 %T for previous offering. Testing conducted in polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard. 3. In independent testing, current SunSync Elite achieved 28.8 %T when fully activated compared to 34.1 %T for previous offering. Testing conducted in polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard. 4. In independent testing, current SunSync Elite darkens from inactivated to 43.0 %T in 30 seconds compared to 44.4 %T in 30 seconds for previous offering. Testing conducted in polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard. 5. SunSync guarantee exclusive to VSP members.
6. In independent testing, SunSync Elite fades from fully activated to 56 %T in 40 seconds compared to 54.5 %T in 120 seconds for Transitions® Signature® Gen 8™. Testing conducted in polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard. 7. In independent testing, SunSync Elite darkens from inactivated to 43.0 %T in 30 seconds compared to 44.7 %T in 30 seconds for Transitions® Signature® Gen 8™. Testing conducted in polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard.
Transitions is a registered trademark of Transitions Optical, Inc. All other brands or marks are the property of their respective owners.
6. In independent testing, SunSync Elite fades from fully activated to 56 %T in 40 seconds compared to 54.5 %T in 120 seconds for Transitions® Signature® Gen 8™. Testing conducted in polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard. 7. In independent testing, SunSync Elite darkens from inactivated to 43.0 %T in 30 seconds compared to 44.7 %T in 30 seconds for Transitions® Signature® Gen 8™. Testing conducted in polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard.
Transitions is a registered trademark of Transitions Optical, Inc. All other brands or marks are the property of their respective owners.
