Transitions GEN S Wins Silmo d’Or in Vision

CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France — Transitions Optical’s latest release, the Transitions GEN S lenses, has gained recognition at SILMO 2024, taking home a Silmo d’Or in the Vision Category.

“Transitions Gen S is the result of over 30 years of passion and commitment for light responsive lenses,” said Nicolas Barbier, Global Head of Transitions Optical. “Over the past five years, our research and development teams have been pushing the boundaries of every dimension of a dynamic lens to create a modern solution, leaving static for dynamic, to meet all eyeglass wearers’ expectations. It is a giant leap of technology and I am very proud of our teams and thankful for all the support and insights we have received from our customers for this collective achievement. I would like to thank warmly the Silmo d’Or jury for their recognition.”

Transitions GEN S introduces a new standard in eyewear, offering a dynamic, adaptive experience that aligns with the shifting demands of modern life. By advancing light adaptive technology, these lenses enhance performance, delivering unmatched adaptability, speed, and aesthetics, making them the perfect solution for today’s wearers seeking more than just vision correction.

Time is no longer a constraint with Transitions GEN S. Engineered for seamless adaptation, these lenses darken in seconds¹ upon exposure to sunlight and fade back with unprecedented speed. This ultra-responsive behavior ensures that wearers can navigate their day with a newfound freedom from adaptation, solidifying Transitions GEN S as the fastest dark lens in the clear-to-dark category.²

With Transitions GEN S, wearers are invited to express their unique style through a selection of eight vibrant colors, including the addition of Transitions GEN S Ruby. This rich palette provides infinite pairing possibilities for personalization and style while delivering an unmatched performance. Dark and vibrant under sunlight and clearer than ever indoors,³ Transitions GEN S lenses deliver the promise of dynamic vision with style, making them a compelling choice for all.

Going beyond vision correction, Transitions GEN S integrates into a wearer’s lifestyle, supporting vision even under challenging lighting conditions. The lenses work in perfect harmony with the eyes, supporting natural adaptive processes and ensuring a smooth, effortless visual experience. This synergy brings about a new vision experience, offering better vision quality, faster.⁴ 

Transitions GEN S is the result of a five-year research journey in photochromic technology. With over 450 prototypes created and 100,000 lenses tested to develop the final patented formula, Transitions GEN S brings a vision to life of a lens that breaks boundaries of performance.

“We need to open everybody’s eyes to the importance of diving deeper and prescribing dynamic lenses — not the static ones from the past” stated Chris Lievens, Director of Research and Professor, Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, Tennessee, USA. 

In addition to Transitions, Ray-Ban Meta was also recognized with a Silmo d’Or for the Technological Innovation in Eyewear — Connected Products category.

References

 1 For polycarbonate & CR39 lenses across colors achieving 18% transmission at 23°C.

2. For grey lenses in the clear to dark (category 3) photochromic category.  Transitions SALT F lenses fade back faster to 70% transmission while achieving less than 14% transmission when activated at @ 23°C.

3. For grey polycarbonate lenses compared to the previous generation. 

4. Vision quality improved in challenging light conditions, notably when moving from a bright to a darker environment (source B, Transitions SALT F compared to Transitions Signature GEN 8), in bright to very bright light situations (source A, Transitions SALT F compared to clear lenses) and in low light with peaky stray light (source A, Transitions SALT F compared to clear lenses). 
Source A: Subject-masked cross-over randomized controlled investigation performed in 2023 on 30 healthy participants (19.2 ± 1.3 years). Testing light stress (discomfort and disability glare, photostress recovery) with the clear and darkest states of grey Transitions SALT F 1.6 index lenses with a premium anti-reflective coating compared to clear 1.6 index lenses with a premium anti-reflective coating. Principal Investigator Prof Billy R. Hammond.   
Source B: Subject-masked cross-over randomized controlled investigation performed in 2023 on 10 healthy pre-trained participants (29.5 ± 4.0 years). Testing contrast sensitivity during fade-back with grey Transitions SALT F 1.6 index lenses with a premium anti reflective coating compared to grey Transitions Signature GEN 8 1.6 index lenses with a premium anti reflective coating.  Principal Investigator Prof Pablo Artal. Accepted abstract at ARVO 2024. Duarte-Toledo R, Mompeán J et al., A new photochromic lens improves contrast sensitivity during fade back.