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SunSync Drive XT

Photochromic drivewear lenses specially formulated to work in the car. 

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Performance in Overdrive

SunSync Drive XT takes the old notion about light-reactive lenses not working in the car and throws it out the window. Combining in-car color retention with ultra-dark outdoor color and exceptional indoor clarity, this transition drivewear, extra-reactive lens takes the show on the road and anywhere life takes you.

Darker. Clearer. Faster.

SunSync Drive XT outperforms other conventional photochromic lenses in three key areas:

  • Outdoor darkness
  • Indoor clarity
  • Fade-back speed
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Transition drivewear lenses reacting to visible light

Why Does SunSync Drive XT Work in the Car?

Whereas traditional photochromic lenses activate based on exposure to UV light only, SunSync Drive XT is a transition drivewear lens that responds to both UV and visible light. So the lenses retain color in the car, even if the windshield blocks the UV.

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FAQ

  • What is SunSync Drive XT?

    SunSync Drive XT is an extra-active, light-reactive lens that gets darker outdoors and stays dark in the car. This transition drivewear lens is specially formulated to provide wearers the following benefits:

    • Excellent in-car color retention
    • Darkest outdoor color in category
    • Best clarity in category
    • Fast fade-back speed
    • Ultra-fast activation
    • 100% UV protection
    • "Always on" blue light filtration
    • Exceptional durability
    • Outstanding glare reduction
    • One year 100% satisfaction guarantee for VSP® members
  • What is the difference between SunSync Drive XT and Original SunSync?

    SunSync Drive XT is drivewear lens that retains all the benefits of SunSync Light-Reactive Lenses while introducing in-car activation and a darker outdoor color.

  • How does SunSync Drive XT work?

    SunSync Drive XT is a transition drivewear lens that activates in response to both UV and visible light, unlike standard photochromic lenses which activate in response to UV light only.

  • Why does SunSync Drive XT work in the car?

    Standard photochromic lenses that only activate in response to UV light do not typically darken or stay dark in a car because most car windshields block UV light from entering the car.
     
    SunSync Drive XT lenses activate in response to both UV and natural visible light. Therefore, the visible light coming through the windshield and side windows allows the drivewear lenses to retain color in the car.

  • What does SunSync Drive XT look like?

    SunSync Drive XT is near-clear indoors and darker than original SunSync outdoors. In its activated state in the car, SunSync Drive XT is slightly less dark than its full dark color outdoors.

  • ​What materials are available with SunSync Drive XT?

    SunSync Drive XT is available in 1.50 plastic, polycarbonate, Trivex, and 1.67 high-index.

  • What lens designs are available with SunSync Drive XT?

    SunSync Drive XT is available on the following Unity® and Ethos® lens designs:

    • Unity Via II Progressive Lenses: Elite II, Plus II, Via II, Mobile II, and Wrap II.
    • Unity Single Vision: Unity Relieve, Unity SVx, SVxtra, and SVxtreme
    • Ethos Progressive Lenses: Ethos and Ethos Plus

    ​SunSync Drive XT is also available on Shamir lens designs.

  • What colors are available with SunSync Drive XT?

    ​SunSync Drive XT transition drivewear lenses are available in gray and brown.

  • Is SunSync Drive XT compatible with ​other lens enhancements?

    Yes. In fact, adding a premium anti-reflective coating like TechShield® Elite will enhance the performance of SunSync Drive XT drivewear lenses. However, we do not recommend adding a blue-light-reducing AR coating like TechShield Blue because it intentionally reduces the amount of blue (visible) light reaching the lens, which can negatively impact lens performance.

  • How does SunSync Drive XT compare to Transitions® XTRActive® Lenses?

    In lab testing, SunSync Drive XT transition drivewear lenses outperformed Transitions XTRActive for darkness, clarity, and fade-back speed.1

  • How can SunSync Drive XT be ordered?

    SunSync Drive XT transition drivewear lenses can be ordered through Authorized Unity Distributor Labs.

  • How will SunSync Drive XT appear when ordering through Eyefinity®?

    SunSync Drive XT transition drivewear lenses appear with Unity, Ethos, and Shamir lens designs in the Lens drop-down menu when ordering on eyefinity.com. Some examples:​

    • UNITY Via Elite II Polycarbonate SunSync Drive XT Gray
    • UNITY SVx Polycarbonate SunSync Drive XT Brown
    • Ethos Plus 14 – SunSync Drive XT Gray
    • Shamir Autograph II Fixed 13mm – SunSync Drive XT Gray

     
    Review the SunSync Ordering Guide for complete instructions.

  • Are Unity Savings still available?

    No. It will be replaced by the New Unity Rewards program. Please visit unitylenses.com for more details.

  • What is the New Unity Rewards program?

    The New Unity Rewards program offers a simplified way for all VSP network providers to earn points on eligible Unity, SunSync, and TechShield lenses and enhancements. Points can be redeemed on items of your choice. Please visit unitylenses.com for more details.

  • Which products are eligible for New Unity Rewards?

    You can earn points on eligible Unity Progressive Lenses, SunSync Light-Reactive Lenses, TechShield Elite/Blue Anti-Reflective Coatings, and Ethos Lenses.

  • How is SunSync Drive XT priced?

    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 Drive XT private-pay pricing.

  • Is SunSync Drive XT backed by 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 Drive XT transition drivewear lenses and replace them with clear prescription lenses, free of charge. Learn more about the SunSync Guarantee.

"Sunsync lenses made it very convenient to have 2 in 1 pair of lens when driving or coming out of a building specially here in Florida. The automatic change from indoors to outdoors and vice versa is fantastic.  I definitely will recommend this product to my family and friends who use glasses."

Vivian C., SunSync wearer

1. In lab testing, SunSync Drive XT and market-leading extra-active photochromatic lens were analyzed in special measurements of visible light transmittance from 525nm to 625nm in dark/activated state, visible light transmittance from 450nm to 700nm in clear/inactivated state, and speed of change between dark and clear states at 73oF/23oC.
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