Polycarbonate transition line bi/trifocals

[The Mighty Mutt]

anyone know if these are manufactured by any vendor at all? i'm asked for these quite often and I'm surprised that, as far as i could find, they don't seem to exist!

[Nettie]

I think SunSensors makes some.

[Fezz]

Yes they are made. Vision-Ease makes the Ft-28 in polycarbonate transitions. www.vision-ease.com . They call it the Life Rx lens series. You can also get a Trivex Transitions Ft-28.

[DragonLensmanWV]

Yes they are made. Vision-Ease makes the Ft-28 in polycarbonate transitions. www.vision-ease.com . They call it the Life Rx lens series. You can also get a Trivex Transitions Ft-28.

And you can get back-surface round segs in poly transitions from Three Rivers Optical.
We just used a set of those for a -6.00 lady who definitely did not want either progressive or flattop. They were nearly invisible.

[Fezz]

And you can get back-surface round segs in poly transitions from Three Rivers Optical.
We just used a set of those for a -6.00 lady who definitely did not want either progressive or flattop. They were nearly invisible.

You can also get them made in any other material! I just had a Poly Polarized Gray#3 made up in a blended round seg.

[DragonLensmanWV]

You can also get them made in any other material! I just had a Poly Polarized Gray#3 made up in a blended round seg.

Yes, the ones we had done for that lady were in 1.60 index.

[Radio Star]

Yes they are made. Vision-Ease makes the Ft-28 in polycarbonate transitions. www.vision-ease.com . They call it the Life Rx lens series. You can also get a Trivex Transitions Ft-28.

Nothin' but problems with that lens, especially with that lens delaminating in a year's time. I've heard that they're working on this issue, but I'd steer clear of it.

[Fezz]

Nothin' but problems with that lens, especially with that lens delaminating in a year's time. I've heard that they're working on this issue, but I'd steer clear of it.

I agree!!!

I use the Trivex one ONLY!!!

[MarcE]

I agree!!!

I use the Trivex one ONLY!!!

Yes! Fezz and I share one brain.

Just quote the Trivex price and be done with it. If they don't like it, you can use the Sunsensors 1.56, or offer the blended seg (which will be more expensive than the Trivex FT. I think that I am paying less for the Trivex FT Trans V than the FT LifeRx from VisionEase.

[Fezz]

Yes! Fezz and I share one brain.

Just quote the Trivex price and be done with it. If they don't like it, you can use the Sunsensors 1.56, or offer the blended seg (which will be more expensive than the Trivex FT. I think that I am paying less for the Trivex FT Trans V than the FT LifeRx from VisionEase.

Great minds think alike!

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

[Audiyoda]

anyone know if these are manufactured by any vendor at all? i'm asked for these quite often and I'm surprised that, as far as i could find, they don't seem to exist!

Trivex FT28 and 7x28 are available with Transition 5. I'd stay away from the LifeRx product - they don't compare at all with the Trans5 products.

[The Mighty Mutt]

Thanks for all the info evryone! I'll definitly stay clear of the vision-ease. What company makes the trivex FT transitions?

[For-Life]

Thanks for all the info evryone! I'll definitly stay clear of the vision-ease. What company makes the trivex FT transitions?

Younger

[MarcE]

If a pt orders poly FT w/ Transitions, my only choice is LifeRX, right? Yes. This is what I do. I order the Trivex Trans V, which cost me a little less than the LifeRx and I put a little card in the dispensing tray that says "You got a FREE upgrade! Retail value of $30", a brochure about trivex is also included. win-win-win

1. Pt feels good about the free upgrade
2. Pt has something to tell and show friends
3. Pt gets a better product
4. I save $XX bucks

maybe next year they will come in asking for Trivex. Even if they don't, I will quote them the trivex price, based on what they had previously.

BTW, I don't have anything against the LifeRx product. I haven't dispensed many, but haven't seem any delamination.

Also, I do the same "Free upgrade" thing on SV w/AR. I can explain why and how in a PM or on the Professional side.

[jofelk]

Nothin' but problems with that lens, especially with that lens delaminating in a year's time. I've heard that they're working on this issue, but I'd steer clear of it.

We have NEVER had a problem with this lens. Never had one returned. We have been doing about 5 pair a day. I'm curious, who has seen problems with this lens ?

[Fezz]

I have seen problems with them. It is a true delamination. I have not sold one in over a year+. I'm a trivex fan, and have had ZERO problems with them.

[LENNY]

We have NEVER had a problem with this lens. Never had one returned. We have been doing about 5 pair a day. I'm curious, who has seen problems with this lens ?

The only problems that we saw was on higher plus rimles jobs!
No problems on minus.

[Gary Falk]

As the Manager of Professional Relations for Vision-Ease Lens I wanted
to clear up some misperceptions about LifeRx photochromic lenses.
Over the past 2 years we have sold over 3.5 million LifeRx photochromic
lenses. During that time customers have commented on the high quality,
broad style availability and improved photochromic performance of
LifeRx. In fact, LifeRx photochromic lenses were recently named winner
of the Optical Laboratory Association award for best in lens material.
However, these accolades mean nothing if we are not consistently meeting
the needs of our customers.
It is true we have had reports of LifeRx lenses separating after
prolonged exposure to high heat, humidity and acidic skin. However, the
separation occurs so infrequently that the majority of customers will
never see it. In fact, our overall return rate for the LifeRx product
line has been extremely low, well under the industry average.
Given our continued commitment to quality, Vision-Ease lens has taken
proactive steps to eliminate the separation issue. Furthermore, we
stand behind every lens manufactured and will continue to work towards
100% satisfaction.
If you still have questions or doubts about LifeRx lenses we encourage
you to contact Vision-Ease Lens. We would like you to judge LifeRx
lenses for yourself. Contact a Vision-Ease Lens Sales Representative at
800-328-3449 to learn more and to receive a voucher for a free trial.

[DragonLensmanWV]

As the Manager of Professional Relations for Vision-Ease Lens I wanted
to clear up some misperceptions about LifeRx photochromic lenses.
Over the past 2 years we have sold over 3.5 million LifeRx photochromic
lenses. During that time customers have commented on the high quality,
broad style availability and improved photochromic performance of
LifeRx. In fact, LifeRx photochromic lenses were recently named winner
of the Optical Laboratory Association award for best in lens material.
However, these accolades mean nothing if we are not consistently meeting
the needs of our customers.
It is true we have had reports of LifeRx lenses separating after
prolonged exposure to high heat, humidity and acidic skin. However, the
separation occurs so infrequently that the majority of customers will
never see it. In fact, our overall return rate for the LifeRx product
line has been extremely low, well under the industry average.
Given our continued commitment to quality, Vision-Ease lens has taken
proactive steps to eliminate the separation issue. Furthermore, we
stand behind every lens manufactured and will continue to work towards
100% satisfaction.
If you still have questions or doubts about LifeRx lenses we encourage
you to contact Vision-Ease Lens. We would like you to judge LifeRx
lenses for yourself. Contact a Vision-Ease Lens Sales Representative at
800-328-3449 to learn more and to receive a voucher for a free trial.

Well, that's good to hear. I have not used them, as I prefer Trivex over Poly in most instances.But I still think VE produces some very fine products.

[Audiyoda]

As the Manager of Professional Relations for Vision-Ease Lens I wanted to clear up some misperceptions about LifeRx photochromic lenses.
Over the past 2 years we have sold over 3.5 million LifeRx photochromic lenses. During that time customers have commented on the high quality, broad style availability and improved photochromic performance of LifeRx. In fact, LifeRx photochromic lenses were recently named winner of the Optical Laboratory Association award for best in lens material. However, these accolades mean nothing if we are not consistently meeting
the needs of our customers. It is true we have had reports of LifeRx lenses separating after prolonged exposure to high heat, humidity and acidic skin. However, the separation occurs so infrequently that the majority of customers will never see it. In fact, our overall return rate for the LifeRx product line has been extremely low, well under the industry average. Given our continued commitment to quality, Vision-Ease lens has taken proactive steps to eliminate the separation issue. Furthermore, we stand behind every lens manufactured and will continue to work towards 100% satisfaction. If you still have questions or doubts about LifeRx lenses we encourage you to contact Vision-Ease Lens. We would like you to judge LifeRx lenses for yourself. Contact a Vision-Ease Lens Sales Representative at 800-328-3449 to learn more and to receive a voucher for a free trial.

Spoken like a true public relations professional. My best friend worked for Ford as a PR manager - I'll never own a Ford simply from the things he told me.

Personally, I rarely listen to a manufacturer tell me anything about their product that even remotely sounds like a sales pitch - as your post does: "it is true we have had reports of LifeRx lenses separating after prolonged exposure to high heat, humidity and acidic skin. However, the separation occurs so infrequently that the majority of customers will never see it." Like water off a ducks back blaming the end consumer.

My experience has been the opposite from your claim - both in the lab and dispensing. I've personally seen over 2 dozen in time the lens has been available - for too great a percentage of the number of lenses sold by either place I worked. And I'm not alone - obviously Fezz here has had the same issues - and many of my associates here locally have reported the same thing happening to them. Actually, the lab I frequently work with will call now if someone orders a LifeRx and ask them if they'd like to switch to a Transitions 5 Trivex (it's cheaper, and they don't have to deal with the delamination issues). Oh...did I mention the free pair I got (thanks for the voucher BTW - the people at your VEW booth were very nice) delaminated? No contact to my skin (full metal frame), never left in the heat, and although Michigan gets humid, it happened in March.

I'll stick with my personal experiences and listen to people in the industry I trust - I'll be sticking with Transitions 5 in Trivex for the foreseeable future.

[Audiyoda]

Well, that's good to hear. I have not used them, as I prefer Trivex over Poly in most instances.But I still think VE produces some very fine products.

I would agree VE has some very good products - I'm a huge fan of their polarized lenses (when I don't need a wrap). I also like their aspheric designs. My personal experiences with LifeRx are unfortunately the exact opposite.

[DragonLensmanWV]

I would agree VE has some very good products - I'm a huge fan of their polarized lenses (when I don't need a wrap). I also like their aspheric designs. My personal experiences with LifeRx are unfortunately the exact opposite.

I use Younger Nu-Polar and have not had a delam ever, even in rimless. So far continuing in Drivewear.

[Audiyoda]

I use Younger Nu-Polar and have not had a delam ever, even in rimless. So far continuing in Drivewear.

The reason I tend to like the VE polar lenses is consistent true gray color. Younger - until recently - only had their gray C lens which has too much blue/green for my taste.

Of course with all the wraps I've been doing I'm going more and more to KBco's SV Wrap lens. I can get the true gray or gray C and I've never had a delamination issue.

And Drivewear is simply a great lens that fills a ever broadening niche - golfers, runners, photophobs, bikers - you don't need to be behind the wheel of a car to fully utilize this lens.

[DragonLensmanWV]

The reason I tend to like the VE polar lenses is consistent true gray color. Younger - until recently - only had their gray C lens which has too much blue/green for my taste.

Of course with all the wraps I've been doing I'm going more and more to KBco's SV Wrap lens. I can get the true gray or gray C and I've never had a delamination issue.

And Drivewear is simply a great lens that fills a ever broadening niche - golfers, runners, photophobs, bikers - you don't need to be behind the wheel of a car to fully utilize this lens.

I had a bad experience with KB Co. I had some of their Neutral Gray polarized lenses that did delaminate. Since they had a delam warranty, I sent them back for credit. They refused, saying they had no record of us ordering them. Where else could you get them? And they were the ONLY ones that made them. SO I packed up all my KB Co lenses and sent them all back for credit. Again, they refused, saying they had never received them.When I showed them the UPS tracking info that they HAD gotten them, they still insisted they hadn't but grudgingly gave me credit. Then, months later, my box of lenses showed back up here. KB Co had sent the lenses they never got back to me for some reason.Go figger.