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 changes from extra dark to clear within 120 seconds.[1]
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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 has slightly slower fade-back speed than SunSync Elite, but is significantly faster than Transitions® XTRActive.
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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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What materials are available with SunSync Elite XT? |
SunSync Elite XT 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 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.
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What does SunSync Elite XT look like? |
SunSync Elite XT is extra-dark outdoors and has some residual tint indoors.
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How fast do SunSync Elite XT 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 XT returns to clear in 120 seconds at 73.4°F.
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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. 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 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 and Ethos 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 Review the SunSync Ordering Guide for complete instructions. |
In which photochromic category of the VSP ophthalmic product formulary does SunSync Elite XT reside? |
SunSync Elite XT 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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Are SunSync Elite 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 Elite XT on Unity Lenses. Please review the Unity Savings flyer 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 VSPOne 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 Elite XT 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. SunSync Elite XT in polycarbonate has a T1/2 of 120 seconds when tested at 73.4 F.
2. SunSync Elite XT exhibits faster fade-back speed than other products in the extra-active photochromic category including Transitions XTRActive.
3. In polycarbonate, t½D of SunSync Elite XT is 5 seconds compared to 7 seconds for Transitions XTRActive at 73.4°F.
4. In laboratory testing, SunSync Elite XT lenses in polycarbonate exhibited up to 20% more blue light attenuation than Transitions XTRActive lenses in polycarbonate.
5. SunSync Elite XT exhibited superior clarity, darkness and photochromic change speeds after Q-SUN simulated aging tests equivalent to two years of average wear.
©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.
1. SunSync Elite XT in polycarbonate has a T1/2 of 120 seconds when tested at 73.4 F.
2. SunSync Elite XT exhibits faster fade-back speed than other products in the extra-active photochromic category including Transitions XTRActive.
3. In polycarbonate, t½D of SunSync Elite XT is 5 seconds compared to 7 seconds for Transitions XTRActive at 73.4°F.
4. In laboratory testing, SunSync Elite XT lenses in polycarbonate exhibited up to 20% more blue light attenuation than Transitions XTRActive lenses in polycarbonate.
5. SunSync Elite XT exhibited superior clarity, darkness and photochromic change speeds after Q-SUN simulated aging tests equivalent to two years of average wear.
©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.
