FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SUNSYNC ELITE XT
The following FAQ refers specifically to SunSync Elite XT. View the SunSync FAQ, SunSync Drive XT FAQ, and SunSync Elite FAQ for additional details on each product.
What is SunSync Elite XT? |
SunSync Elite XT is an ultra-fast, extra reactive, light-reactive lens that quickly adapts to changing environments and gets extra dark in the brighter ones, offering outstanding lifestyle adaptability with enhanced visual comfort, clarity, and defense.
In 2021, SunSync Elite XT has been reimagined to offer wearers better functional performance and personal appearance. These enhancements include:
Built on SunSync Elite’s revolutionary technology that transformed the light-reactive landscape, SunSync Elite XT outperforms the top-selling extra reactive photochromic for fade-back speed,[2] activation speed,[3] and outdoor darkness,[4] while also outperforming the top-selling conventional photochromic for fade-back speed.[5] Key Product Features:
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What is the difference between SunSync Elite XT and SunSync Elite? |
SunSync Elite XT darkens in response to UV and natural visible light, whereas SunSync Elite darkens solely in response to UV light. SunSync Elite XT will get darker in the activated state than SunSync Elite and works in the car, which SunSync Elite does not. Because of the level of darkness achieved outdoors, SunSync Elite XT takes slightly longer to return to its clear state than SunSync Elite.
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What is the difference between SunSync Elite XT and SunSync Drive XT? |
SunSync Elite XT offers significantly faster fade-back speed than SunSync Drive XT. For patients with active lifestyles looking for a darker lens outdoors that fades back ultra-fast, SunSync Elite XT is the best choice.
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How does SunSync Elite XT compare to Transitions XTRActive? |
SunSync Elite XT compares to Transitions® XTRActive® as follows:
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How does SynSync Elite XT compare to Transitions Signature Gen 8? |
SunSync Elite XT provides faster fade-back speed than Transitions® Signature® Gen 8™ [5].
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What materials are available with SunSync Elite XT? |
SunSync Elite 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 Elite XT? |
SunSync Elite XT is available on the following lens designs:
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What colors are available with SunSync Elite XT? |
SunSync Elite XT is available in gray and brown.
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What does SunSync Elite XT look like? |
SunSync Elite XT is extra-dark outdoors and now clear indoors. The gray version has been enhanced to a truer gray.
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How fast do SunSync Elite XT 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 XT returns to clear in 142 seconds at 73.4 degrees F, which is faster than Transitions XTRActive[2] and Transitions® Signature® Gen 8™[5].
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Can anti-reflective coatings be applied to SunSync Elite XT? |
Yes. In fact, adding a premium anti-reflective coating like TechShield® Elite will enhance the performance of SunSync Elite XT. Adding a blue-light-reducing AR coating like TechShield Blue, however, is not recommended because it intentionally reduces the amount of blue (visible) light that reaches the lens, which can negatively impact lens performance.
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How much blue light does SunSync Elite 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 – this shows the percentage of reduction at all wavelengths, not just certain points. The graphs show these curves for SunSync Elite XT in both the clear and activated states. View SunSync Elite XT spectral transmittance graphs here. |
How can SunSync Elite XT be ordered? |
SunSync Elite XT can be ordered on Eyefinity® or your preferred practice management system. SunSync Elite XT is available through VSPOne® Technology Centers and Authorized Distributor Labs.
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How will SunSync Elite XT appear when ordering through Eyefinity? |
SunSync Elite XT 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 XT Gray UNITY SVx Polycarbonate SunSync Elite XT Brown Ethos Plus 14 – SunSync Elite XT Gray Shamir Autograph II Fixed 13mm – SunAync Elite XT Gray Review the SunSync Ordering Guide for complete instructions. |
Are SunSync Elite XT orders eligible for Unity Savings? |
Yes. For Platinum-tier practices in the VSP Global® Premier Program, each order of SunSync Elite XT on Unity or Ethos lenses will receive Unity Savings. Please visit unitylenses.com for more details.
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Are SunSync Elite XT orders eligible for VSPOne Rewards? |
Yes. Each qualifying order of SunSync Elite 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 Elite XT orders count towards a practice’s VSP Premier Program target? |
Yes. Each SunSync Elite XT order will count towards a practice’s Optics purchases target in the Premier Program. Combining SunSync Elite 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 SunSync Elite 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 Elite XT private-pay pricing.
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Does SunSync Elite XT 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 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. Current SunSync Elite XT achieved 84.8 %T when inactivated compared to 76.2 %T for previous offering. Testing conducted in polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard. 2. In independent testing, SunSync Elite XT fades from fully activated to 54.5 %T in 180 seconds compared to 38.2 %T in 180 seconds for Transitions® XTRActive®. Testing conducted in polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard. 3. In independent testing, SunSync Elite XT darkens from inactivated to 20.9 %T in 60 seconds compared to 30.5 %T in 60 seconds for Transitions® XTRActive®. Testing conducted in polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard. 4. In independent testing, SunSync Elite XT achieved 13.7 %T when fully activated compared to 15.8 %T for Transitions® XTRActive®. Testing conducted in polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard. 5. In independent testing, SunSync Elite XT fades from fully activated to 31.6 %T in 60 seconds compared to 31.1 %T in 60 seconds for Transitions® Signature® Gen 8™. Testing conducted in polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard. 6. SunSync guarantee exclusive to VSP members.
Transitions is a registered trademark of Transitions Optical, Inc.
1. Current SunSync Elite XT achieved 84.8 %T when inactivated compared to 76.2 %T for previous offering. Testing conducted in polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard. 2. In independent testing, SunSync Elite XT fades from fully activated to 54.5 %T in 180 seconds compared to 38.2 %T in 180 seconds for Transitions® XTRActive®. Testing conducted in polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard. 3. In independent testing, SunSync Elite XT darkens from inactivated to 20.9 %T in 60 seconds compared to 30.5 %T in 60 seconds for Transitions® XTRActive®. Testing conducted in polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard. 4. In independent testing, SunSync Elite XT achieved 13.7 %T when fully activated compared to 15.8 %T for Transitions® XTRActive®. Testing conducted in polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard. 5. In independent testing, SunSync Elite XT fades from fully activated to 31.6 %T in 60 seconds compared to 31.1 %T in 60 seconds for Transitions® Signature® Gen 8™. Testing conducted in polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard. 6. SunSync guarantee exclusive to VSP members.
Transitions is a registered trademark of Transitions Optical, Inc.
