SunSync Drive XT

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. SunSync Drive XT provides 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 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 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 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 is 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. 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 outperformed Transitions XTRActive for darkness, clarity, and fade-back speed.¹

• How can SunSync Drive XT be ordered?

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

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

  SunSync Drive XT appears 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 lenses and replace them with clear prescription lenses, free of charge. Learn more about the SunSync Guarantee.