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Blog > Education > Spring Is Coming! Prepare Patients for Seasonal Change with Ultra-Fast SunSync Elite Lenses
The shift into longer, brighter days brings a natural surge in outdoor activity and with it, a clear opportunity to add some convenience to your patients’ eyewear. As they move between indoor tasks, family outings, errands, and travel, many are looking for lens solutions that keep up without slowing them down.
This is the moment to introduce SunSync® Elite Light‑Reactive Lenses, especially when paired with Unity® V3 Elite Progressive Lenses and TechShield® Anti-Reflective (AR) Coatings. Together, they create an effortless, premium experience that helps support patients during every excursion.
Ideal Conditions for Ideal Performance
Photochromic lens enhancements are practically made for spring's moderate temperatures. Because this technology is evaluated around 73°F—the temperature at which their performance is optimized—many patients will get the best real-world experience during this season.
According to Jason Gentile, SunSync product manager at VSP® Optics, extremes on either end of the temperature spectrum can slightly affect performance across all photochromic lenses, regardless of brand. But the springtime mid-70s sweet spot (at least in many places across the country) helps photochromics perform their best.
That means you can recommend SunSync Elite with confidence, knowing your patients will experience fast activation, fast fadeback, and seamless everyday comfort during one of the most active times of the year.
More Sunlight, More Movement, More Need for Protection
With brighter days and more time outdoors, patients face increased exposure to UVA and UVB rays, often without realizing how much their eyes need protection. Add the frequent movement between indoor and outdoor spaces, and many patients quickly feel the burden of juggling multiple prescription pairs.
This is where SunSync Elite has a chance to shine.
SunSync Elite delivers:
You have a chance to shine, too! With six lens materials, two SunSync colors, and optional backside UV protection, you can build trust and fine-tune your recommendations with confidence.
For Travelers and Drivers: SunSync® Drive XT
This season also brings more weekend trips, road travel, and outdoor activities. Fortunately for the adventurous crowd, we offer an essential option for patients who spend extended time behind the wheel: SunSync Drive XT.
SunSync Drive XT stands apart from traditional photochromics because its light-sensitive dyes respond to both UV and visible light, allowing it to retain a tint behind the windshield.
Other key benefits include:
It’s an excellent match for patients who want their eyewear to feel more like sunglasses while still benefiting from the convenience of a single pair that works indoors, too.
A Season Filled with Possibility
Brighter days naturally bring more activity and an increased need for eye protection and convenience. This creates a meaningful opportunity for you to guide patients toward eyewear that adapts to their lifestyle instead of requiring them to adapt to their eyewear.
By leaning into SunSync Elite, supported by Unity V3 Elite and TechShield Elite, you can give patients clarity, comfort, and confidence as they step into sunny days once more.
1. In independent testing, SunSync Elite fades from fully activated to 56%T in 40 seconds compared to 54.5 %T in 120 seconds for Transitions® Signature® Gen 8™. Testing conducted in Polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard.