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A Perfect Progressive Lens for Summer Activities

7/3/2025

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Summer is in full swing and so are fun-filled days at the beach, on the green, or in the hammock. Most patients understand the importance of sunglasses, but there's room in the summer eyewear conversation for finding the best progressive lens for patients, too. 

Whether your patient likes to have fun in the sun by land or by sea--or even if they're the indoor sort--the perfect lens is waiting for them. With enhancements like SunSync® Elite Light-Reactive Lenses and TechShield® Elite Anti-Reflective Coatings on a Unity® Via Elite II Progressive Lens, you can craft the best eyewear for your patient’s on-the-go lifestyle. 
 
Use this guide to help your patients find their perfect match, so they don’t miss a beat of summer memory-making.  ​
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Guide to Summer Lifestyle Progressive Lenses

Beachgoers: Whether your patient is keeping an eye on loved ones in the water or diving into a beach read, progressive lenses make sense for a day on the shore.  
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The Top Choice:  
  • Unity Via Elite II Progressive Lenses offer sharp distance acuity and enhanced near vision, with 100% of the reading area fitting in the lens. For digital readers, OptiScreen™ technology makes it easier to see text on a tablet. This premium progressive lens also minimizes aberrations that can cause dizziness, so your patient can focus on swimming, not swim.  
  • Add TechShield Elite for staving off scratches from sand and smudges from sunscreen.  
  • SunSync Elite provides even more visual comfort with 100% UV protection.  
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Anglers and Boaters: The main concern with eyewear geared toward being on the water is polarization, so wearers’ vision can cut through the glare on the water and reveal what’s below the surface. 
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The Top Choice:  
  • Pair polarized lenses with Unity Via Elite II so patients have clearer vision no matter where they look, whether they’re glancing at the instrument panel on their speedboat, up close at their lure, or downriver to spot their next big catch.  
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Golfers: While you can't promise that Unity Via Elite II Progressive Lenses will help improve your patient’s score, at least they can see it in a pinch when jotting it down on their card. 
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The Top Choice:  
  • Unity Via Elite II enhances intermediate- and far-distance vision—handy for spotting a ball that landed mid-fairway or way off in the rough. Our fixed progressive lens designs give you more freedom to customize these intermediate and distance vision zones.  
  • SunSync Elite adapts to varying light conditions. 
  • TechShield Elite keeps lenses clear and protected. 
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Cyclists: As with golfing, optimizing just the right amount of vision in each zone is critical, especially when your patient is on the move.  
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The Top Choice:  
  • With Unity Via Elite II’s fixed designs, you can dial in more precise intermediate and far distances, enabling wearers to better spot hazards. Minimized distortions in the periphery are critical, too, since distractions cost precious seconds in a race or on risky terrain.  
  • Add in a photochromic like SunSync Elite and the extra durability of TechShield Elite on a sturdy Trivex or polycarbonate lens, and your patient will have the perfect pair for on-road adventures. 
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Hikers or Runners: For those who prefer to tackle the trail or road on foot, distance vision helps with taking in those sweeping mountain vistas, while intermediate vision is essential for avoiding rocks, roots, and other tripping hazards.  
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The Top Choice:  
  • Advanced Fit Technology in Unity Via Elite II lenses helps your patient find comfortable vision more quickly, which encourages a natural posture for the wearer. 
  • A photochromic enhancement like SunSync Drive XT is extra convenient--it'll even stay tinted in the car on the way to the trailhead or home from the race. 
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DIYers and Weekend Warriors: No matter what big projects your patient has planned for the summer, the importance of a good pair of safety glasses cannot be overstated. Many patients know to protect their eyes from sawdust and other flying debris, but they may be unaware that they can get a prescription pair of safety glasses with progressive lenses.  
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The Top Choice:  
  • With Unity Via Elite II on a polycarbonate lens in a safety frame, your patient can see close-up details like measurements but still see the bigger picture when they step back to admire their handiwork, and their eyes are better protected all the while. 
  • Add TechShield Elite for superior scratch resistance.  
  • Add SunSync Elite for dark lenses outdoors and clear lenses in the hardware store. 
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Gardeners: From pruning roses to finding that missing trowel, gardeners need both near and far vision. Your patient can have the best of both worlds with a Unity Via Elite II Progressive Lens.  
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The Top Choice:  
  • With the optimized near and intermediate distance acuity of Unity Via Elite II, wearers can find comfortable vision more easily and maintain a more natural posture while crouching, bending, kneeling, and lifting.  
  • Ultra-fast SunSync Elite enhancements protect their eyes from that glorious sunshine.  
No matter what your progressive-wearing patients are up to this summer, you can help them find eyewear that fits their lifestyle needs perfectly. It all starts with the solid foundation of Unity Via Elite II progressive lenses and our suite of premium enhancements, engineered to meet patients’ needs, wherever life takes them.  
Want to learn more about what we offer you and your patients? Book a consult. 
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Optimizing Prescriptions at Every Point—and Beyond

6/9/2025

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The feeling of wearing really good glasses is hard to beat—everything just clicks—suddenly the world is clear and crisp. That’s what every patient wants when they leave your office, and what presbyopic patients get when they put on their new pair of glasses with Unity® Via Elite II Progressive Lenses. Add enhancements like SunSync® Light-Reactive Lenses and TechShield® Elite Anti-Reflective Coatings and that feeling gets even better.  
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When these products are combined, patients experience visual comfort that they never experienced before. For private practice eye care professionals, it means offering premium lenses and enhancements patients won’t find at big retailers.   ​
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Unity Via Elite II: Unmatched Clarity, Comfort, and Confidence ​

Unity Via Elite II progressive lens designs optimize prescriptions at every point of the lens—offering enhanced clarity, a larger reading area, and wider peripheral vision. Available in both variable and fixed designs, eye care professionals (ECPs) appreciate this premium category lens over others because 100% of the reading area fits in the frame and algorithms position and reduce areas of aberration. Plus, the flexibility to determine corridor lengths makes lifestyle customization quick and easy. 

Key Technologies: 
  • EquiBalance™ Technology expands visual clarity across the field—not just on the midline. 
  • OptiScreen™ Technology enhances viewing of digital screens. 
  • InnoVue™ Technology delivers clear peripheral vision for a more natural experience. 

The technologies baked into every lens are what differentiates Unity Via Elite II from other progressives and why practices love this lens—and why it’s the number one premium progressive lens in the VSP® network. It’s a perfect solution for presbyopic patients, and eye care professionals of all experience levels can easily fit Unity Via Elite II with a few standard measurements, delivering a progressive lens with effortless adaptation. But wait, there are enhancements that make this lens even better.
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SunSync Elite: Light-Reactive Lenses, Reimagined ​

Today’s wearers demand lenses that keep up with their active lifestyles. SunSync Elite changes from dark to clear in under a minute—30% faster than leading competitors¹—so your patients spend less time in that awkward half-tint phase while ordering at their favorite restaurant. 
Key Benefits: 
  • Known for exceptionally quick fade-back times² 
  • Clearer indoors when fully inactive³
  • 100% UV protection and "always-on" blue light defense 
  • Simplified portfolio makes dispensing easy 
  • 1-year satisfaction guarantee 
​SunSync Elite adapts swiftly and seamlessly to changing environments, giving patients the clarity, comfort, and protection they expect from premium eyewear.  
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TechShield Elite: Anti-Reflective Coatings, Elevated ​

Durable, clear, and easy to maintain—TechShield Elite sets the standard for anti-reflective performance. TechShield Elite includes multiple layers of thin films that provide anti-reflective properties and enhance the ability for light to pass through the lens. The more light that passes through the lens, the more visual clarity a patient experiences as well as an attractive cosmetic appearance. TechShield Elite also uses a superior hard coating method designed to provide excellent cleanability and withstand scratches or abrasions.  
Key Benefits: 
  • Almost 100% light transmission for optimal vision and cosmetic appearance 
  • Advanced scratch resistance and superior cleanability 
  • Optional UVR technology protects against backside UV reflection 
  • Backed by a comprehensive 2-year warranty*

Three Cutting-edge Solutions--One Powerful Pair  ​

Unity® Via Elite II, SunSync® Elite, and TechShield® Elite deliver a complete, premium visual experience to your patients, helping drive higher satisfaction and loyalty. Offered exclusively to private practices, you can gain a distinct advantage in offering premium vision solutions, while enjoying added value through the Unity Rewards program.  

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1. In the VSP Network.   
2. Based on 2022-2023 VSP claims submissions for the use and dispensing of VSP products.  
3. In independent testing, SunSync Elite fades from fully activated to 56 %T in 40 seconds compared to 54.5 %T in 120 seconds for Transitions® Signature® Gen 8™. Testing conducted in Polycarbonate to ISO 8980-3 standard.  
* TechShield Anti-Reflective Coatings are backed by a two-year warranty against scratching, peeling, and crazing under normal use. Lenses that are abused, extremely scratched, chipped, broken, or damaged are not covered under this warranty. 
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Climbing to the Highest Heights on Tour de Experts

9/16/2024

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​While patients may not get overly excited about the complex technologies that go into designing lenses (let’s face it, frames get all the love), it’s nice to have a solid understanding of a product so you can simplify that complexity and speak with confidence when recommending to your patients. Here is where Tour de Experts through UUniversity™ can help. 

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Seeing Clearly: Why Unity Via Elite II Outshines the Competition

9/3/2024

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Test Results Are In!
You could call us biased when it comes to Unity® Via Elite II, but you don’t have to take our word for it. We’ve had an independent research and development company compare Unity Via Elite II to one of our competitors. Not to spoil it for you, but Unity Via Elite II killed it.

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The Power of Three: Elevate Your Vision with Unity Elite Suite

8/15/2024

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The Power of Three
Have you ever noticed that the best things come in threes? Whether it’s the three-act structure in our favorite stories, the strength of a triangle or the simple joy of breakfast, lunch and dinner, the “Power of Three” is a principle that resonates in so many areas of our lives. Let’s explore how three innovative products – Unity® Via Elite II, SunSync® Elite and TechShield® Elite – work together to provide an extraordinary vision solution. Get the free Unity Elite Suite Dispensing Toolkit here.

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From Moments to Memories: How Unity® Via Elite II Elevates Every Experience

6/25/2024

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Unity Via Elite II
Whether spending a relaxing day at home or heading out on an adventure, patients are looking for lenses that adapt to life’s moments and fit their style. That’s where Unity Via Elite II lenses enter the conversation. In addition to being easy-to-fit with effortless adaptation, this leading progressive also bodes a larger reading area, wider peripheral clarity, and enhanced distance acuity, all designed for a life on-the-go. Why are these important when capturing favorite memories? Let’s find out below.

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Elevating Vision Care with the Unity Elite Suite

4/29/2024

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In an industry driven by precision and innovation, eyecare professionals (ECPs) are charged with the daunting task of selecting the right vision solution for each patient. It’s a puzzle with countless pieces, a jigsaw of prescriptions, preferences and personalities. How do you navigate this maze of options, ensuring that each patient walks away with not just clear vision, but a sense of satisfaction and style to suit their lifestyle? ​

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How to Use the Unity Personalization Key

1/26/2024

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Optical measurements can be one of the trickiest parts of an optician's job. Precision is key, but sometimes getting those custom measurements just right can be a real challenge. That's where the Unity® Personalization Key comes in. Whether it's determining pupillary distance, vertex distance, pantoscopic tilt, or wrap measurement, this tool streamlines the procedure, ensuring accuracy and enhancing the overall experience for both practitioners and patients. 
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​Watch the video or read below to see how. 

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Smooth Sailing Ahead with Unity Via II Progressives

6/8/2023

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​Drinks and snacks in the cooler? Check. Car packed to the brim? Check. Gassed up? Check. It’s all systems go, and you can almost smell the marshmallows roasting over the open fire. But there’s one more thing…

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Solving the Challenges of Fixed Designs with Variable Lens Technology

2/8/2023

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​Have you thought about trying variable progressive lenses but worried they won’t work for your patients? Maybe your peers won’t stop talking about the ease of dispensing them, or how patient adaptation is practically effortless, with fewer redos.
 
So, is a variable progressive lens right for you? 

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New Year, New Progressive – Start Strong with Unity Via II

1/3/2023

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​Since the launch of Unity® Via II Progressive Lenses a few months ago, thousands of eye care professionals[1] have made the switch to Unity Via II and are now dispensing these innovative lenses as their premium progressive of choice. Is it the ease of fitting and dispensing? Effortless adaptation for patients? Or wider, sharper intermediate and reading fields that make them ideal for working on digital devices, delivering enhanced visual acuity and comfort.

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End the Year Strong with the Top Progressive

11/28/2022

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It happens every year. As soon as we put away the Halloween decorations, the holiday season is upon us and, next thing you know, we’re ringing in the New Year! Chances are, many of your patients have waited until the last minute to schedule their annual eye exam, and the rush is on! But fear not, now is actually the perfect time to invite your patients to try the premium progressive selected by thousands[1] of ECPs: Unity® Via II.

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Opticians are Choosing Unity Via II More Than Any Other Progressive Brand - Find Out Why!

8/11/2022

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As of October 11, Unity® Via II is now the best and only option for Unity Progressive Lenses.
​Thousands of eye care professionals have already made the switch to Unity® Via Elite II Progressive Lenses[1], making it their premium progressive of choice. In fact, it’s now recommended by more ECPs than any other brand, handily surpassing all others.  Want to know why?

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InnoVue Technology – A Customized Approach to Expanded Vision

5/9/2022

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As of October 11, Unity® Via II is now the best and only option for Unity Progressive Lenses.

​One of the most persistent challenges of progressive lenses has been the inherent astigmatism aberrations, which are intrinsic features in the lenses’ surface. A progressive lens always has astigmatism aberration in the periphery, which is perceived by the wearer as blurriness; it also distorts shapes so that straight lines appear twisted or curved. The latter effect may disrupt depth perception, causing a swimming sensation. 

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OptiScreen Technology – Smoother Multi-Screen Viewing

5/9/2022

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As of October 11, Unity® Via II is now the best and only option for Unity Progressive Lenses.

​​It’s a fact of modern society that we’re all spending more time in front of digital screens at work, home and play. While handheld devices were the dominant device a few years ago (requiring close viewing at the visual center-line), we’ve evolved our usage to encompass numerous screens simultaneously, including laptops, tablets, TVs, video gaming consoles, and more. A new term was even coined “second screening” to describe this phenomenon, where television watchers use a secondary digital device, such as a smartphone or tablet, at the same time. This multi-screen connectivity poses unique visual challenges for presbyopes.

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EquiBalance Technology - Natural Binocular Vision

5/9/2022

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As of October 11, Unity® Via II is now the best and only option for Unity Progressive Lenses.

In designing progressive lenses, it’s important to provide vision correction that simulates the way each eye naturally focuses so that we can enjoy all the benefits of natural binocular vision. In the past, progressive technologies emphasized correct focus for a range of distances only when viewing objects located on the visual midline. EquiBalance Technology expands this capability laterally across the visual field.

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Understanding the Technology Behind Unity Via II

5/9/2022

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As of October 11, Unity® Via II is now the best and only option for Unity Progressive Lenses.

Understanding the Technology Behind Unity Via II

Today’s progressive lenses have evolved to feature a myriad of technologies designed to provide presbyopic patients with high performance and value. However, many wearers have continued to experience issues—limited viewing, eyestrain, and physical discomfort—especially with the visual challenges of a digital world.

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The Progressive Your Patients Have Been Waiting For

5/4/2022

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As of October 11, Unity® Via II is now the best and only option for Unity Progressive Lenses.​

Introducing Unity Via II Progressive Lenses

Over the years, we’ve come to understand the challenges many patients experience when converting to progressive lenses. Earlier this year, we conducted research to determine what their (and your) biggest pain points are with these types of lenses[1]. We listened and we learned.

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The Quest for the Ideal Progressive Continues

4/28/2022

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​It’s time: the moment of truth when your patient tries on their new progressives and you both hold your breath. They look at you, then around the room, then down at the table and move their head around. You hope for a smile, and it comes—success! When they “work” for your patient, it’s a celebration, a true awakening with high fives all around. Chances are, they’ve just slipped on a new pair of Unity® Via Progressive Lenses.

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Unity Via Victories Contest Finalist: 'Never Say Never'

11/1/2021

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​This was a finalist in the Unity Via Victories contest. Voting ended on December 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. pacific time.

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