I
t has been an exciting year
for
Transitions
Optical
with the launch of the highly
anticipated
Transitions®
Signature™ VII lenses with
Chromea7™ technology.
This next step in breakthrough
lens technology was the result of
years of research and innovation from
scientists who are constantly striving
for perfection.
be measured to improve performance
and quality.
“We tested our lenses in over 200
real-world conditions through over
1,000 scenarios including angles of
light, temperature, humidity and UV
exposure,” he said.
Key factors that drove the
researchers to create a lens that was
superior to the company’s previous
generation of its core product
(Transitions® VI lenses) included:
Revolutionary Testing
Transitions Signature VII lenses
represents more than just creating
a lens that works for wearers, but a
new definition for protecting eyes and
helping people see better.
“We have more than 100 scientists
who are dedicated to pushing the limits
of photochromic technology—and
we are never happy with status quo,”
said Transitions Senior Development
Engineer Mickey Matson.
He said Transitions Optical’s
newly developed Life360™ testing
methodology takes the R&D process
out of the laboratory and into the
real world. Wearers become part of
the research and real life metrics can
• Creating a photochromic lens that
gets darker and stays darker at high
temperatures.
• Perfecting how UV radiation
activates the dyes so they return
to their clear state smoothly and
quickly.
• Creating greater temperature
stability with less variation in
performance.
Looking Ahead, While
Listening to Wearers
Matson said the research process
never stops at the Transitions Optical
labs as they strive for the best wearer
experience.
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