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 a revolutionary light-reactive lens that changes from dark to clear in seconds.[1]
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What is the difference between SunSync Elite and SunSync? |
SunSync Elite has significantly faster fade-back and activation speeds along with enhanced photochromic performance over the life of the lens. SunSync will get slightly darker in activated state.
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What is the difference between SunSync Elite and SunSync Drive XT?
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SunSync Elite offers faster fade-back and activation speeds than SunSync Drive XT along with enhanced photochromic performance over the life of the lens. SunSync Drive XT will get darker in activated state and retain a tint behind the windshield.
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How does SunSync Elite compare to Transitions® Signature® VII Lenses?
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SunSync Elite compares to Transitions Signature VII as follows:
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What materials are available with SunSync Elite?
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SunSync Elite is available in 1.50 plastic, polycarbonate and 1.67 High-index, with Trivex coming soon. Please contact your VSP® Opthalmic Business Consultant for the most current availability.
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What lens designs are available with SunSync Elite?
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SunSync Elite is available on the following Unity® and Ethos™ lens designs:
SunSync Elite is also available on Shamir lens designs. |
What colors are available with SunSync Elite?
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SunSync Elite is available in gray and brown.
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What does SunSync Elite look like?
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SunSync Elite is clear indoors and dark outdoors.
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How fast do SunSync Elite lenses activate and deactivate?
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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 in less than a minute at 77 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?
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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?
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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 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 Ethos Plus 14 – sunsync Elite Gray Shamir Autograph II Fixed 13mm – sunsync Elite Gray View detailed ordering instructions here. |
Are SunSync Elite orders eligible for Unity® Savings?
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Yes. Each qualifying order of SunSync Elite on Unity Lenses will receive Unity Savings. Please visit unitylenses.com for more details.
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Are SunSync Elite orders eligible for VSPOne Rewards?
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Yes. Each qualifying order of SunSync Elite placed through VSPOne 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 on qualifying Unity Lenses will count towards a practice’s VSP Premier Program Unity target.
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How much does SunSync Elite cost?
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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?
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Yes. Like all products in the SunSync Light-Reactive Lenses portfolio, SunSync Elite is 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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Photochromic performance is influenced by temperature, UV exposure and lens material
1. t½F of SunSync Elite in polycarbonate is 53 seconds at 73.4°F.
2. In independent testing in polycarbonate at 73.4°F, SunSync Elite fades from fully activated to 37.1% T in 10 seconds compared to 37.5% T in 100 seconds for Transitions Signature VII.
3. In polycarbonate, t½D of SunSync Elite is 5 seconds compared to 8 seconds for Transitions Signature VII at 73.4°F.
4. All comparisons in polycarbonate. At 400nm, SunSync Elite = 100% attenuation, Transitions Signature VII (T-VII) = 85% attenuation. At 415nm, SunSync Elite = 95% attenuation, T-VII = 40% attenuation. At 420nm, SunSync Elite = 75% attenuation, T-VII = 25% attenuation.
5. SunSync Elite exhibited superior clarity, darkness and photochromic change speeds after Q-SUN simulated aging tests equivalent to two years of average wear.
6. SunSync guarantee is one-year, 100% satisfaction guarantee for VSP members compared to six months for Transitions.
Transitions is a registered trademark of Transitions Optical, Inc. All other brands or marks are the property of their respective owners.
1. t½F of SunSync Elite in polycarbonate is 53 seconds at 73.4°F.
2. In independent testing in polycarbonate at 73.4°F, SunSync Elite fades from fully activated to 37.1% T in 10 seconds compared to 37.5% T in 100 seconds for Transitions Signature VII.
3. In polycarbonate, t½D of SunSync Elite is 5 seconds compared to 8 seconds for Transitions Signature VII at 73.4°F.
4. All comparisons in polycarbonate. At 400nm, SunSync Elite = 100% attenuation, Transitions Signature VII (T-VII) = 85% attenuation. At 415nm, SunSync Elite = 95% attenuation, T-VII = 40% attenuation. At 420nm, SunSync Elite = 75% attenuation, T-VII = 25% attenuation.
5. SunSync Elite exhibited superior clarity, darkness and photochromic change speeds after Q-SUN simulated aging tests equivalent to two years of average wear.
6. SunSync guarantee is one-year, 100% satisfaction guarantee for VSP members compared to six months for Transitions.
Transitions is a registered trademark of Transitions Optical, Inc. All other brands or marks are the property of their respective owners.
