Transitions Optical, Inc. - the worldwide leader in photochromic eyeglass lenses that adjust automatically to different lighting conditions - announces they have introduced a new, faster-changing lens that becomes clear indoors in less than half the time it takes for the tint in previous photochromic lenses to fade.

The new lens - Transitions^(R) V lenses with ESP(TM) - is available in lightweight, shatter-resistant polycarbonate and Trivex^(R) lens materials and in high index plastic materials, including ultra-thin 1.67 high index plastic lenses offered by lens manufacturers Essilor, Sola and Seiko.

According to Transitions Optical:

• Transitions V lenses with ESP fade back (become clear) indoors over twice as fast as the company's previous product.

• The new lenses are compatible with all major anti-reflective (AR) coatings for glare-free comfort day and night.

The company also says surveys of eyecare professionals and consumers indicate:

• 8 out of 10 eyecare professionals would recommend Transitions V Lenses with ESP to their patients.

• 83% of consumers prefer Transitions V Lenses with ESP to clear lenses.

For more information about Transitions Optical, Inc. and Transitions^(R)-brand photochromic lenses, visit the company's website at www.transitions.com.

News Source

Transitions Optical advertisement. American Optometric Association News, Vol. 43 No. 15. February 15, 2005.