Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: Poly Quantum Transitions

  1. #1
    Master OptiBoarder Joann Raytar's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2000
    Location
    USA
    Occupation
    Dispensing Optician
    Posts
    4,948

    Thumbs up Poly Quantum Transitions

    OK, when did Poly Transitions start getting so dark? I took a pair for a walk today and held them alongside my NG's and they darkened to the same density; they did it pretty quick too for just coming out of the box. I remember Poly never getting as dark as other photochromics.

    How well do Poly Quantum Transitions fair over time now? The old poly photochromics used to actually peel and turn an awful color in a year or so. Have improvements been made to increase the lifespan of these lenses?

  2. #2
    OptiBoard Professional bren_03825's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2002
    Location
    Peterborough, NH, US
    Occupation
    Dispensing Optician
    Posts
    147
    One of my co-workers has a child who wears -10.00 +/- poly transitions, for about 3-4 years now (and he's only 5) and I thought that seemed to always get darker in density than -10 cr39 transition. I don't know in comparison to the NG's tho! Haven't seen anyone in a -10 get'em yet.:p

  3. #3
    OptiWizard
    Join Date
    Jan 2002
    Location
    Palm Harbor Florida
    Occupation
    Lens Manufacturer
    Posts
    707
    Hello Jo and Bren,

    The Quantum Technologies products have been out for almost 2½ years now.

    The point to remember is all Transitions Lenses offer the best technology in that particular material, design and color.

    Jo....we have never had a return for any Poly, Trivex or 1.67 High Index product for the conditions you descibe in either the TIII (offered from 1998-2000) or in the Quantum Technologies generation. If you ever come across a Transitions poly lens that peels or discolors from normal use please contact me immediately.

    The fatigue life is for 2-3 years depending on out of doors time spent. There is little to no discoloration in these products as they age.

    regards,
    Jim
    Jim Schafer
    Retired From PPG Industries/
    Transitions Optical, Inc.

    When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say even less.
    Paul Brown

  4. #4
    Objection! OptiBoard Gold Supporter shanbaum's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2000
    Location
    Manchester, CT USA
    Occupation
    Other Optical Manufacturer or Vendor
    Posts
    2,976

    Exclamation Danger

    Threads titled like this one may attract unwanted physicists.

  5. #5
    OptiWizard
    Join Date
    Jan 2002
    Location
    Palm Harbor Florida
    Occupation
    Lens Manufacturer
    Posts
    707
    Physicists need optical help too!
    regards,
    Jim
    Jim Schafer
    Retired From PPG Industries/
    Transitions Optical, Inc.

    When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say even less.
    Paul Brown

  6. #6
    Master OptiBoarder Joann Raytar's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2000
    Location
    USA
    Occupation
    Dispensing Optician
    Posts
    4,948
    Jim,

    The problem Poly's I was referring to were years ago. I haven't really dispensed any since; that's why I was surprised by how nice the new Poly Transitions were.

  7. #7
    OptiBoard Professional RT's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2001
    Location
    CT
    Occupation
    Lens Manufacturer
    Posts
    879
    The only time we've ever seen a Poly Quantum peel is when we tried to strip AR coating off the lens. Bad idea.
    RT

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Toledo Optical Named Transitions 2003 Lab Of The Year
    By Newsroom in forum Optical Industry News
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 02-05-2004, 10:56 PM
  2. Replies: 0
    Last Post: 07-08-2003, 08:35 PM
  3. Replies: 0
    Last Post: 03-21-2003, 05:27 PM
  4. Transitions Optical Announces Education Initiatives
    By Newsroom in forum Optical Industry News
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 02-12-2003, 01:49 PM
  5. Transitions Optical Mystery Shopper Progam Ends Dec. 1
    By Newsroom in forum Optical Industry News
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 11-21-2002, 05:25 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •