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 ultra-fast, light-reactive lens that changes from dark to clear in seconds.[1]
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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 exhibits faster fade-back speed than Transitions Signature GEN 8.[2]
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What is the difference between SunSync Elite and SunSync Drive XT? |
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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What materials are available with SunSync Elite? |
SunSync Elite is available in 1.50 plastic, polycarbonate, and 1.67 high-index. Please contact your VSP® Ophthalmic Business Consultant for the most current availability.
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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 clear indoors and dark outdoors.
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How fast do SunSync Elite lenses activate and deactivate? |
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 73.4°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 activated states. View SunSync Elite spectral transmittance graphs here or ask your VSP Ophthalmic Business Consultant. |
How can SunSync Elite be ordered? |
SunSync Elite is available through VSPOne® Technology Centers and Authorized Distributor Labs.
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In which photochromic category of the VSP ophthalmic product formulary does SunSync Elite reside? |
SunSync Elite is in Photochromic Category B of the VSP ophthalmic product formulary. You can find information about the photochromic categories in the Product Index and the Lens Enhancement Charts located in the Provider Reference Manual on VSPOnline at eyefinity.com.
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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 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. Practices at the Platinum tier of the VSP® Premier Program will receive Unity Savings on each qualifying order of SunSync Elite on Unity Lenses. Please review the Unity Savings flyer for more details.
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Are SunSync Elite orders eligible for VSPOne Rewards? |
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 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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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 SunSync® Elite fades from fully activated to 52.9% T in 40 seconds compared to 52.9 % T in 120 seconds for Transitions® Signature® Gen 8 ™. Testing conducted in Polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard.
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VSP is a registered trademark of Vision Service Plan. Unity, SunSync, and TechShield are registered trademarks, and Ethos is a trademark of Plexus Optix, Inc. VSPOne is a registered trademark of VSP Labs, Inc. 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 SunSync® Elite fades from fully activated to 52.9% T in 40 seconds compared to 52.9 % T in 120 seconds for Transitions® Signature® Gen 8 ™. Testing conducted in Polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard.
©2020 Vision Service Plan. All rights reserved.
VSP is a registered trademark of Vision Service Plan. Unity, SunSync, and TechShield are registered trademarks, and Ethos is a trademark of Plexus Optix, Inc. VSPOne is a registered trademark of VSP Labs, Inc. Transitions is a registered trademark of Transitions Optical, Inc. All other brands or marks are the property of their respective owners.
